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Originally posted by Rain1234I am concerd that I wont get accepted in Medical school. [
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Originally posted by npat2091Hello,
I am an junior pre-med student at Drexel and I have a gpa of 2.5 at the moment. I go on co-op this spring for 6 months, so that leaves me with 4 terms to bring up my gpa until I graduate. I’m worried that I may only be able to graduate with barely a 3.0. Any advice on what I can do? Are there any Post-Baccalaureate programs that are not too expensive that I can take a look at? Also, what is the minimum gpa and MCAT score needed to get into medical school on the islands.
Thank You!Dear Npat2091,
Thanks for your inquiry. My advice to you is to focus, for now, on the short term, not long term. See if you can find a way to find your groove and get your grades up. Work hard everyday. Talk with your advisors. Get help from professors. Then see where you are in 6 months or so. Once you start performing at a higher level, there are always options to consider. Let us know how things are going next summer and we’ll reassess.
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Hi!
Okay I’m new here but I’d like some advice.(**EDIT?**: I realized belatedly that this post might be more suited to be here than the other thread so I’m reposting if y’all don’t mind.
)First, my GPA dropped in my sophomore year (taking too many classes/ECs (soup kitchen, EMT, school paper, TA)) and then in my junior year, my grandmother passed away and I went through a mild depression and it dropped further. After some counselling and reevaluation, my GPA rose steadily and I graduated with a 3.0 (I’m taking classes right now and should have a 3.1 at the end of the spring semester). I only explained because I felt that someone would ask if I had any reason for the GPA issues.
MCAT: So I studied like a mad person because I knew I had no other choice, and somehow or the oter I ended up with a 40R on it! Yay!
ECs: I’ve been in Amnesty International since HS and I continued actively in college. I’ve been in the school ambulance service since my freshman year. I’ve volunteered at a hospital freshman and sophomore year and since my junior year I’ve been doing research with a doctor in London on pharmacovigilance. I’ve done research at my school with 3 professors as well (I applied for and got a research grant for one of them). I was in a pre-med fraternity so I got to volunteer in many different areas. I was in the Karate club, Newspaper, Swim Club and three other organizations (they were religious/race based so I’m not going into specifics). I founded SADD on my campus in my senior year. I’ve TA’d for two classes (physics and chem). I’ve written and published a YA novel (this is because I genuinely love writing). Currently, I’m working at a Cancer Center (it’s one of the top 3 in the country) as a research assistant assisting with clinical trials of cancer therapies. Before that I worked briefly at Pepsi as a Lab asst. (they took me before I graduated so I was in the process of applying to the CC). I also worked for Dell as a campus rep. These are the main things off the top of my head.
I’m an URM, which is all very well and good, but counts for very little, to be honest.
Anyway, I’d just like to know what schools you’d recommend I apply to. Specific schools would be appreciated, since I know everyone says “apply broadly.” Also, what are my chances of getting into schools in NY (I’m a resident). Or should I just not apply until I have a higher GPA? Thank you all so much! I know it’s long and I appreciate it.
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Originally posted by EKing22Hi!
Okay I’m new here but I’d like some advice.(**EDIT?**: I realized belatedly that this post might be more suited to be here than the other thread so I’m reposting if y’all don’t mind.
)First, my GPA dropped in my sophomore year (taking too many classes/ECs (soup kitchen, EMT, school paper, TA)) and then in my junior year, my grandmother passed away and I went through a mild depression and it dropped further. After some counselling and reevaluation, my GPA rose steadily and I graduated with a 3.0 (I’m taking classes right now and should have a 3.1 at the end of the spring semester). I only explained because I felt that someone would ask if I had any reason for the GPA issues.
MCAT: So I studied like a mad person because I knew I had no other choice, and somehow or the oter I ended up with a 40R on it! Yay!
ECs: I’ve been in Amnesty International since HS and I continued actively in college. I’ve been in the school ambulance service since my freshman year. I’ve volunteered at a hospital freshman and sophomore year and since my junior year I’ve been doing research with a doctor in London on pharmacovigilance. I’ve done research at my school with 3 professors as well (I applied for and got a research grant for one of them). I was in a pre-med fraternity so I got to volunteer in many different areas. I was in the Karate club, Newspaper, Swim Club and three other organizations (they were religious/race based so I’m not going into specifics). I founded SADD on my campus in my senior year. I’ve TA’d for two classes (physics and chem). I’ve written and published a YA novel (this is because I genuinely love writing). Currently, I’m working at a Cancer Center (it’s one of the top 3 in the country) as a research assistant assisting with clinical trials of cancer therapies. Before that I worked briefly at Pepsi as a Lab asst. (they took me before I graduated so I was in the process of applying to the CC). I also worked for Dell as a campus rep. These are the main things off the top of my head.
I’m an URM, which is all very well and good, but counts for very little, to be honest.
Anyway, I’d just like to know what schools you’d recommend I apply to. Specific schools would be appreciated, since I know everyone says “apply broadly.” Also, what are my chances of getting into schools in NY (I’m a resident). Or should I just not apply until I have a higher GPA? Thank you all so much! I know it’s long and I appreciate it.
Dear EKing22,
Thanks for your inquiry. What really stands out of course is your MCAT score. That should get some attention. So I encourage you to apply and tell your story in the application process. You should select a wide range of schools–I can’t get into recommending particular schools in this forum. If you need help with the application process, don’t hesitate to contact our office.
Best wishes,Dr. Shelton
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Originally posted by MedSchoolIHopeBTW after this Spring (of my Junior year), if I get all A-‘s (I’m thinking a worst case scenario; I want to get better than 3.7 and did this semester) I would have a cumulative GPA of ~3.43. Would that be good enough if I managed to get a 30 on the MCAT (I also want to do better than that)?
Thank you
Dear MedSchoolIHope,
Thanks for contacting us with your question. Actually you may be in a lot better shape than you think. The committees will understand you have attended a highly competitive school. The fact that your GPA is increasing is a very positive factor. My advice is just to keep working hard and to be hopeful. When you are ready to begin the application process, we would be glad to provide support you need to have the best possible application–just contact our office.
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Originally posted by taketJust a quick question, I am currently going back to school to take the science pre-reqs needed for both PA and Med school (right now I’m not sure which path I want to take, but the required science courses are the same to this point) and I just want to know if there is any chance of me getting into a decent medical school.
Right now my overall GPA is sitting at a 2.2. Yeah, it’s awful. I definitely had far too much fun in my first time around but so far I’ve got a 4.0 science GPA. Now, I’ve done the math on the amount of classes I need to take and their hours, but it’s not likely that even getting a 4.0 through the entirety of my science courses will bring me up to a 3.0 (more likely a 2.75 or so). I know I can do well on the MCAT, I always test well, and I’m aiming to get a 4.0 sGPA but I just want to know if that low cGPA will preclude me from the majority of the good programs or not?
Thanks!
Dear Taket,
Thanks for your inquiry. It is likely that with your undergraduate GPA you will not be successful getting into a U.S. medical school. To do that you will probably have to do a graduate degree or post bac program if you are interested in medical school. So for now a PA program is more feasible. But keep working hard, and follow your dreams.
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Originally posted by taketThat’s what a few friends have recommended to me, going the post bac route. It does help, from what they’ve said, that I’ve been out of college for 3 years and am now going back as that shows a separation of the student I was in undergrad and the student the Med or PA school is getting now. Thanks for the advice!
Dear Taket,
My pleasure to be of help.
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