Brief Profile:
~ Shadowed Cardiac Surgeon at Spectrum Hospital ~ Borgess Hospital Emergency Room Volunteer ~ First Aid Medic Training ~ WMU Outstanding Senior in Biochemistry / Chemistry ~ Shadowed Bronson Hospital Pathologist ~ Intramural Soccer Team Captain ~ Taught intro-level biochemistry Nursing class ~ Taught Gen-Ed Biology class ~ Chemistry / Biology Tutor ~ Wyndham Nursing Home Volunteer with AMSA group ~ Resident Assistant within community service dorm for 2 years, tons and tons of volunteer experience during this period ~ Analytical Research & Development Chemist at Perrigo for 3+ years ~ 1.5 years Organic Synthesis research, won $1200 scholarship through honors college for work performed ~ Vice President of Resident Hall freshman year ~ A whole bunch more jobs / science TA'ing to support myself
Pretty usual stuff, good LOR's - had one from my biochemistry professor who I took 3 classes with (all A's), she awarded me WMU chem student of the year, and was also then Dean of the Arts & Sciences Department. Had one from my leader from RA / volunteer experience, and also one from a Ph.D researcher who I worked with for multiple years.
// Applications //
Application Cycle One: 2007
Undergraduate college: Western Michigan University
Undergraduate Area of study: Biological/Life Sciences
Total MCAT SCORE: 507
MCAT Section Scores:
B/B 125,
C/P 127,
CARS 127
Overall GPA: 3.70
Science GPA: 3.60
Summary of Application Experience
I applied very late unfortunately due to taking the MCAT in mid-August, I wasn't really complete until late September. I interviewed at MSU in early October, but not at Wayne State till late March, and was eventually accepted off the waitlist at both. I really am blessed to have a few choices! Go Broncos!