Ya, that is ridiculous that they'd pick at that nutrition class, it's not even a pre-req !? So are you accepted or what?

Well, here goes. I know yall don't really know, but I'll post here anyway. I graduated with a 2.7 in Human nutrition (I worked 2 jobs, and did ROTC, and didn't take school as seriosly as I should have). I went on active duty as an Army officer and went to Iraq. I got some real world combat medical experience and now I want to get out and go to med school. I took physics 1 &2 at a CC and got a 4.0. I took Anatomy at BYU and got an A, and retook Organic Chem at Oregon State and received an A. Also, got an A in Bio 1 when I retook that. I volunteered in my free time at the Battalion aid station in Iraq, and am combat lifesaver qualified. I also have volunteer time both at the VA Hospital in college, as well as time at my uncle's FL clinic. I am also planning to take more college courses probably, though the rest of my pre-reqs are done. My MCAT is 27Q (8PS, 11VR, 8BS Q), I just took it after getting back from Iraq. My question, is what can I do to really help my application and do yall think I have a shot? Thanks!

Hey lsmith55uf,

Sounds like you're on the right track.
They ask applicants for MCAT when some ( I don't know how many ) courses are done at the college level and/or if you have left school for a few years.

You have a very impressive list of experiences/training and it is obvious that as a student you would be able to contribute greatly to the school. I would play that up.

I do think 2.7 is low however a) in your recent courses you have proved that you can achieve excellent grades and that you can improve ( that is more important than having a straight 3.0 from year1-4 ) b) your pre-req courses' marks are excellent.

I believe you certainly have a shot and should get applying :-)

Cheers!

I graduated last year with a bachelors in Psychology, and Biology minor. My overall GPA is 3.11 and my science GPA is probably 2.9. My question is what kind of MCAT score should I be shooting for in order to have a good shot at SABA?

Also, I read on their website that they can waive the MCAT? In which cases do they do this?

...at their discretion, as for as I know there is no GPA cutoff for which they ask for MCAT scores, not that they advertise openly anyway. Just as a measure I had a slighly better GPA than yours (overall and science over 3.2) and was asked to take the MCAT before I was considered. While no two candidates are the same, if I were you I would not be surprised if they asked for MCAT scores. Anywhere in the mid twenties would be a safe guess. Good luck.

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What are my chances for the fall 2008 semester. My overall GPA is 3.56 and my science GPA is 3.46. I have research experience, volunteering, several good letters of rec, and more. I go to a good school, University of Pittsburgh.


Also what is the average GPA and MCAT score for SABA?

Thank you maserati for your response. Does anyone else have an opinion of my chances or does anyone know the average GPA for Saba?

3.2 science/overall, from online admissions chat 11.2.07.

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Hi everyone, I am graduating from a private university in CA. I will have a B.S. in Biology and an overall GPA of around 3.0 and a science of 2.7. I also have numerous hours of volunteer work at a medical clinic for homeless people and also six years of volunteer work in an alzheimers assisted living home. Additionally, I also have two years work experience in Kaiser Permanente pharmacy as a pharm tech. Please give me feedback about my chances of getting into SABA/SGU/AUC/or ROSS within the next cycle.