u/Fine-Knee-2821

What are my realistic chances for an MD program? I'm also applying DO which I feel more confident about but still feeling a bit worried. Would it make sense to retake the MCAT at this point.

- URM and FGLI.
- Nevada resident

Stats
- cGPA: 3.80
- sGPA: 3.51
- MCAT: 509

Experiences
- EMT: 2,750 hrs
- Clinical research assistant: 150 hrs (300+ anticipated)
- Maternal health research: 270 hrs
- Drug risk behaviors research: 400 hrs, 1 conference presentation, no pubs
- Gut microbiome research (summer program): 140 hrs
- 160 hrs shadowing peds
- 40 hrs shadowing various surgical specialties
- Volunteering homeless shelter: 100 hrs (50+ anticipated)
- Refugee mentor: 50 hrs (100+ anticipated)
- Pre-health club leadership, 2 positions: 300 hrs
- SHPEP: 220 hrs summer program for underserved students

Hey all, looking for help building a DO school list. Honestly my biggest issue is I’ve mostly been picking schools based on where I want to live, and I know that’s not a great strategy. Not sure how to approach this beyond just looking at stats.
Stats:
cGPA: 3.80
sGPA: 3.51
MCAT: 509
URM, FGLI
Nevada resident

Location preference: Strongly prefer schools in urban areas.

Experiences:
EMT: 2,750 hrs
Clinical research assistant in ED: 150 hrs (300+ anticipated)
Maternal health research: 200 hrs
Drug risk behaviors research (undergrad): 200 hrs, 1 conference presentation, no pubs
Gut microbiome research (summer program): 140 hrs
Shadowing: 200 hrs (160 developmental/behavioral peds, 40 various surgical specialties)
SHPEP: 150 hrs
Pre-health club leadership (2 positions): 300 hrs
Homeless shelter volunteer: 100 hrs
Refugee mentor: 50 hrs (100+ anticipated)

Feel free to shoot off names or schools I should consider. I plan on applying to 10-12 DO schools in additions to the 20 MD applications I'll submit thanks to FAP.