Best Schools on the East Coast with Average Grades

[agallione]

I have 2000 hours of HCE, medical missions work, stellar LOR's/personal statment and a 308 on my GRE-- but my grades are average/sub-par compared to what everyone else seems to be sharing on these forums. I am a new graduate of the University of Illinois (Kinesiology) and I'm re-taking/taking a few classes to boost my science GPA. Does anyone have any suggestions for schools on the East Coast that I could apply to with okay grades? I've already submitted my CASPA (July 6th) and applied to 9 schools, but any more suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I applied last year to Northwestern, Midwestern DG and AZ, Rosalind Franklin and Rush and was put on a waitlist for an interview at Midwestern in AZ (most likely due to submitting at the end of the cycle) and didn't receive interviews anywhere else (submitted end of July).

[G. Davenport]

So. What is your total gpa? Science gpa?

[agallione]

My overall is a 3.2 and my science is a 2.8, I applied last year with a 3.3/3.0; but I got a D in biochem and it has left me completely discouraged that I won't get in anywhere because of my grades. I am retaking biochem, taking genetics and psych for the first time, and considering retaking A&P2 to improve both GPAs.

[Andreasmo]

I would retake biochem but I suggest you try to take upper level courses instead of retaking another class. I don't have any recommendations for east coast schools, but as for applying to schools, just make sure you find a few that you would love to go to and you fit all the criteria for and show them how passionate you are. Don't give up, it just make take you a bit longer to get in. Good luck.