Brief Profile:
Activites: *Worked for a neurosurgeon in a fast paced clinic (40hrs/wk, 2 summers and some breaks) *Participated in a research fellowship program at the UCHSC, published paper (AWESOME experience, because I did a ton of shadowing in almost every oncology clinic, plus I got some clinical research under my belt) *Volunteer experience in the ED, In/Out Pt Sx dept, and Cardio dept at two hospitals (~6-8 hrs/wk, for 2.5 yrs) *Volunteer for Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation (~2x's/mo, 2 yrs) *TA for human anatomy and developmental biology (2 semesters) *AMSA member (~2.5yrs) *Social sorority *Ballroom dancer (the tango is my favorite!!!)
Honors: *Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society *Deans list (6 semesters)
// Applications //
Application Cycle One: 2006
Undergraduate college: University of Colorado at Boulder
Undergraduate Area of study: Biological/Life Sciences
Total MCAT SCORE: 507
MCAT Section Scores:
B/B 129,
C/P 126,
CARS 126
Overall GPA: 3.57
Science GPA: 3.46
Summary of Application Experience
Whew. This is such a long, painful, expenisive and random drawn out process. The stress has decreased significantly since my acceptance to Creighton in December! This was my first time applying, and I was extremely fortunate to be so succesful the first time around. Some recommendations: apply early-ish, apply to schools you only truly would go to if accepted, and try to relax! If your school has a committee letter option, take it! It is A TON of work in the beginning, but once you get it done, it makes the whole process SO much easier. Also, start working on your personal statement months before AMCAS opens.
Oh, on a funny side note: I bought a pair of Cole Haan heels that I fell in love with right before my Creighton interview, and wore them to the interview... and got in! So, if you want to get in, wear Cole Haans!!! :)
Good luck, and keep your head up! I know this process can be agonizing, but trust me it is worth it.
