u/Extension-Mind5718

hey all - am applying this cycle for MD and DO programs with the following stats:

MCAT: 513 (first attempt got a 506)
GPA: 3.9
personal statement focused on how my own experience with autoimmune conditions made me want to go into medicine to hear other people’s stories
around 500 volunteer hours between multiple activities
6000 research hours (includes that I will work 2 years total as a research assistant at my current job before next Summer 2027)
250 shadowing hours
did a few posters and other presentations, only notable one I put in activities was one I got a travel scholarship for
did extracurriculars like tennis, some TAing, and other learning and leadership roles

I feel like everything I have seen on Reddit people have done so many more things which makes me nervous- am applying MD and DO but confused on what my actual chances are for this cycle? does anyone have any input

FYI - am an NJ resident and looking to stay in NJ

Hey all! Posting because I saw a lot of people posting extreme versions of their results and wanted to remind you of what can also happen!

I retook and got a 513 (130/126/128/129) after getting a 506 last Sept… for my retake a 513 is one point above the FL average I had studying again!

there is hope! TRUST YOUR STUDYING!

I feel sick to my stomach every day and I’m deathly afraid that my retake went way worse than I felt after I left… the more time that passes the worse I feel

asking because I’ve seen a lot of stories like this and am waiting to see my score after retaking

I’m so nervous I haven’t been able to sleep how do you cope with the waiting period