3. Monthly What are My Chances? Thread

Monthly What are My Chances? Thread

I'm hoping someone here can confirm or deny that my aspirations of medical school are realistically impossible to achieve. Not sure where else to post. I'm 26, I work in a clinical microbiology lab. I have a BS in Medical Laboratory Science from Weber State that I earned online. I went to CC and got an AAAS in medical technology first and then continued on with the BS. My grades are excellent (3.81 GPA, 3.72 sGPA) and I have met all the course requirements for most programs. I have not taken the MCAT. In total I have almost 7 years clinical experience. I was a phlebotomist before I was a tech. I regularly work with our infectious disease MD and really admire him. I keep thinking to myself that maybe I could have done what he does if I could start over. I never really knew what I wanted to be in life, but feel like I could help a lot of people and really enjoy the challenge. I've never really felt challenged professionally or academically. My grandfather just passed away and left me $160k and I have around $35k saved (for a down payment). I feel like it's now or never. I want to try to apply but am worried they'll see I went to an online program from a non-prestigious or competitive school and just toss my application in the trash. I met all of the lab requirements as part of my AAAS. I'd be willing to go really anywhere in the US for school and work. I should also mention I am heavily tattooed. Nothing beyond the collar line, and I'm convinced nobody I work with currently is even aware I have them, but it's basically two full arm sleeves. I just wear an Under Armor under my scrubs. Anyways, thanks to anyone who takes the time to read and respond.

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