Quote Originally Posted by ReardenSteel View Post
From what I hear, med school like most graduate programs look at the whole picture, not just your test score. For instance, I have a friend who's daughter, 4.0 gpa, scored extremely high on the MCAT only to not be accepted into the med schools to which she applied. After a couple of years of trying, she gave up and got a business degree just to get on with her life. When it comes down to it, I think your gpa, community involvment, volunteer experiences, letters of recommendation, and how well you do on your interview, will speak volumes to being successful, more so than just a high test result. I am not a doctor, I just have experience playing the game.
I'm going out on a limb and say your daughter is not a single mom and she is also white. Truth about the school system is if you are a "minority" or a single mom you will have an easier time getting into a school and also getting grants that you will not have to pay back.
As far as med school I highly encourage you to go the PA route. better autonomy, and more control over the course of your carreer. Plus you dont have the innsurance bills of an MD. Also look at going for a DO degree. Same privilges as an MD but may be easier to get into a program.

Paul