u/Dangerous-Purpose299

Hey everyone, I'm planning to apply to medical school this cycle and ideally want to go the MD route. My sGPA is a 2.99 and cGPA is a 3.36. I do have an upward trend, strongest during my senior year with all A/A- grades. I scored a 515 on my MCAT, have ~1000 hours of clinical experience, multiple leadership roles in undergrad and about 200 volunteer hours. I have some research experience but very minimal. I'm a NY resident and URM if that adds anything.

I am planning to apply very broadly/strategically but also just want to be realistic with myself since I haven't done a post-bacc or SMP. Does it make sense to apply MD this cycle or should I take some upper level science courses first, then apply next cycle? Any advice helps!

Hey everyone, I'm planning to apply to medical school this cycle and ideally want to go the MD route. My sGPA is a 2.99 and cGPA is a 3.36. I do have an upward trend, strongest during my senior year with all A/A- grades. I scored a 515 on my MCAT, have ~1000 hours of clinical experience, multiple leadership roles in undergrad and about 200 volunteer hours. I have some research experience but very minimal. I'm a NY resident and URM if that adds anything.

I am planning to apply very broadly/strategically but also just want to be realistic with myself since I haven't done a post-bacc or SMP. Does it make sense to apply MD this cycle or should I take some upper level science courses first, then apply next cycle? Any advice helps!