MCAT: 10/12/12 (34) - didn't take writing, but it wouldn't let me save without entering something in the W box.
Over 500 hours research experience on one project, with a poster presentation Club equestrian team with a national semifinals appearance, as well as a Most Valuable Rider award Biology TA Dean's Scholar program, which is a leadership honors program Over 100 hours shadowing vascular and pediatric surgeons Over 80 hours volunteer tutoring at an inner city "alternative" high school Over 50 hours volunteer clinical research Working student for equestrian Held a job all the way through college
Letter of Evaluation from: - My PI who wrote lots of textbooks and has numerous awards - One of my science profs who I also TA'd for and has won numerous awards - Vascular surgeon who I shadowed for over 100 hours and did clinical research for, he also teaches seminars at lots of colleges - My female surgeon mentor - The second professor I TA'd for
I've been told my personal statement kicks butt, and would consider myself a pretty good writer
This application cycle is already grueling. I already wish I could have gotten my application in earlier.
// Applications //
Application Cycle One: 07/18/2013
Undergraduate college: University of Minnesota
Undergraduate Area of study: Biological/Life Sciences