Tier me
Hello everyone I created a post like this before on the premed Reddit with helpful feedback but to get some more I’m posting here. My app is competitive for what tier of MD schools? Like low tier, mid tier, etc. I’m trying to finalize my school list but feel like admit.org is too top heavy.
APPLICANT PROFILE
State of Residence: New York
Background: URM; Low SES; First-generation high school graduate
Gap Year: Yes
ACADEMICS
Undergraduate Institution: T30 University
Major: Biochemistry (B.A.)
Cumulative GPA: 3.94
Science GPA: 4.00
MCAT: 515 (131/124/130/130)
Academic Distinctions:
\- Magna Cum Laude
\- Phi Beta Kappa (PBK)
\- New York American Chemical Society Certificate of Excellence (Top 2 graduating seniors in Chemistry/Biochemistry)
\- Dean’s List (multiple semesters)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Clinical Research Assistant + Medical Assistant – Interventional Pain Management Practice
Duration: Full-time gap year
Hours: \~1200
\- Supported daily clinical research operations
\- Assisted with IRB protocols and regulatory compliance
\- Coordinated longitudinal patient follow-up and outcomes tracking
\- Maintained research databases and documentation
\- Contributed to data analysis and study execution
Research Output:
\- 2 National Posters (3rd & 5th author) – North American Neuromodulation Society
\- 1 International Poster
\- 1 Manuscript submitted for publication
Wet-Lab Research – Biochemistry Laboratory
Duration: Junior year
Hours: \~250
\- Studied effects of dietary supplements on nucleotide excision repair (NER) pathways
\- Conducted molecular assays and statistical analysis
\- No publication
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Medical Assistant (included in 1200 hours above)
\- Performed urine toxicology screening
\- Collected vital signs
\- Prepared charts and assisted workflow
\- Supported patient care continuity through documentation
Emergency Department Volunteer – Mount Sinai
Hours: \~310
\- Provided bedside support to patients
\- Assisted with patient transport
\- Supported nursing and clinical staff
\- Observed high-acuity emergency care delivery
\- Mentored/shadowed new volunteers
NON-CLINICAL VOLUNTEERING
New York Cares – Volunteer
Hours: \~170
\- Soup kitchens and food distribution
\- Repacking produce for underserved communities
\- Adaptive activities with children with disabilities
\- Community service across NYC boroughs
New York Cares – Team Leader
Hours: \~200
\- Led college access programming
\- Coordinated volunteers for service projects
\- Organized clothing distribution and food service
\- Focused on underserved and homeless populations
TEACHING & MENTORSHIP
Phi Lambda Upsilon (Chemistry Honor Society)
Hours: \~40
\- Led Organic Chemistry study sessions
\- Mentored peers on research opportunities
\- Provided academic advising and course guidance
PHYSICIAN SHADOWING
\- Cardiac Anesthesiology: 40 hours
\- Emergency Medicine / Urgent Care: 80 hours
Total: \~120 hours
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
SHPEP – Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons
\- Summer Health Professions Education Program participant
\- Received distinction in Abnormal psychology