what are my chances?

[Aggiemd2b]

They accept ANY MCAT, no matter how old.

[ScottsdaleIndian]

hey there guys, I was the original who started this 2nd most replied to thread, ages ago. Now I'm finally preparing to apply and I was pretty much told that I had a "great" shot and that MERP program was probably the "worst-case scenario by the ADCOM". Do any of you guys know how much that costs itself? It is just like a semester on the island (like Another 50 grand. . .)? Thanks.

[swimchick]

I don't know the cost of MERP...but I do know that it isn't covered by federal financial aid...so you'll either have to pay out of pocket or get a private loan

[Shadowstar]

I took merp in april 06 but I have forgotten how much it costs exactly...I think it was around 15 or 20k. But don't worry because you won't be paying out of pocket, you will have loans pay for you (whether Sallie Mae or some other lender you choose, though they recommend Sallie Mae)...and you will have an extra 6k (I think it was 6k) to spend. The point is, merp costs about as much as one semester on the island, and yes you can get loans for it, and you will have some thousands to spend on housing/food/transportation, etc.

[Articulate]

can someone please explain MERP TO ME?

[iheartkimchi]

i know that this is a totally redundant question. it seems that ross is more lenient in either gpa or mcat scores but by how much? i intend on starting in may

cgpa: 3.4
science gpa: 3.7
mcat is on jan 25. practice test scores range from 23 to 26. not exactly where i want them to be. worst case scenario is to retake in april
research experience 1 year
excellent LOR
emt-b course
will start volunteer as an emt

any response or comments please. thanks in advance. also what's the difference in acceptance for those who start in may versus august?

[Shadowstar]

You should be good to go if you get over 20 on the mcat.

[nshams]

GPA: 2.3
BCMP GPA: 3.0 (about - probably closer to 2.9)
Still don't have a bacheolars (but (sort of) working on it) & haven't been @ school for about 2 yrs now

MCAT: 35M (July 2007)

Volunteered: loads
Research experience: 250hrs - no publications

Chances? What schools are my best bet? I'm really not worried about which school will prep me best for USMLE 'cus I can prep myself & be fine. But I am REALLY concerned about licensing issues from clinicals. Will any of the non-big 4s eliminate Texas & California as states where I can get licensed. What are my options?

[Shadowstar]

Originally Posted by nshams

GPA: 2.3
BCMP GPA: 3.0 (about - probably closer to 2.9)
MCAT: 35M

Volunteered: loads
Research experience: 250hrs - no publications

Chances?

If you can explain to them why you had that 2.3 and if you had a good reason for it they will probably accept you. They might also give you merp to see if you can prove yourself in class.

[iheartkimchi]

hey shadowstar. what's up with the discrepancy b/w the gpa and mcat? how is it that someone with a 3.4 gpa and 20 mcat has a better chance than someone with a 2.3 gpa and 35 mcat? does ross care more about gpa than mcat? and how do you know about these stats? thanks.