Med School List Help
Hi everyone! I’m trying to finalize my medical school list so I can start pre-writing my secondaries while waiting for my MCAT score.
A little about me:
Illinois resident
ORM
Took the MCAT on 6/27. My AAMC full-length average was 507, but I’m hoping for around a 510 on the actual exam.
cGPA: 3.68
sGPA: 3.55
Clinical experience: 850 hours completed (projected ~2,200 by matriculation)
Clinical volunteering: 210 hours
Non-clinical volunteering: 2,570 hours
Research: 2,180 hours (1 poster presentation, no publications)
Teaching Assistant: 840 hours
Leadership: Starbucks Shift Supervisor – 2,340 hours
Shadowing: 90 hours across three specialties
I’ve attached a screenshot of the MD and DO schools I’m currently considering.
Ideally, I’d like to stay in Illinois, but if not, I’d prefer to remain somewhere in the Midwest.
I’m mainly looking for advice on:
Which schools may not be a good fit for my stats or mission?
Any schools that seem like unnecessary reaches or low-yield options.
Which schools you think I could trim from my list while still maintaining a balanced application?
I appreciate any feedback. Thanks in advance!