Application Cycle One: 2008

• Undergraduate Area of study: Biological/Life Sciences

• Total MCAT SCORE: 509
• MCAT Section Scores: B/B 129, C/P 126, CARS 127   Detailed Breakdown
• Overall GPA: 3.91
• Science GPA: 3.94

Summary of Application Experience

This process will suck the life out of you but if you come up on top (and by 'on top' I mean with an acceptance) then it will all be worth it.

Words of advice:

- Take the MCAT early, and only once.
- Apply early. Regardless of your scores, your chances are increased with an early application. I was complete early June.
- Find friends who are going through the same thing. I didn't attend a school with lots of pre-med students, so this was tricky for me. It makes the ups and downs of the cycle a little bit more bearable.
- Test out your interview outfit before you wear it to your first interview. Bring a sewing kit (especially with safety pins) with you.
- Be willing to adjust your expectations. My opinions of schools changed dramatically with every secondary, tour, and rejection.
- Don't slack off in your classes; strong performance is critical, especially if you are on a wait list.

Best of luck :o)