LOW UNDERGRAD GRADES

[medhopeful1]

I’ve been out of school for 5 years, I’m finishing the B.S. in Biology next Spring 2008. My last semester GPA was a 3.7, but my overall GPA is 2.61, but I plan to get it up to 3.03 by the time I graduate. The years that I was out of school I worked in Customer Service, which I think would demonstrate my interpersonal skills. I’ve also volunteered at my local hosptial for a total of 200 hours and will continue to volunteer. I took my MCAT this past spring and recieved a 31. With this MCAT score and my GPA, would I be able to get into some U.S. Medical School when I apply next summer or should I consider a Post-Bac program? There is a good good Post-Bac program in my state that offers actual Medical School courses.

What do you suggest the best route for me would be?

[chuckycheese]

From what you say, it seems apparent that you have a great deal to offer and a lot of desire. I don’t think your customer service experience will offer you any advantage but your volunteer work will be very meaningful. I would suggest you apply to a number of medical schools. If you are offered interviews, anticipate any tough questions that you will be asked regarding your past performance. Approach the entire process in a positive and enthusiastic manner and I think you certainly stand a chance of gaining acceptance. Remember, you only need one! Good luck!

[djo12]

i think your MCAT scores are really great and you have great volunteer experience. i heard that med schools will consider improvement trends in your grades (maybe not top med schools, but at least middle tier ones). i think it depends on how many semesters of improvement that you showed. i would ask your pre-med advisor what he/she feels about this.

good luck!

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Originally posted by chuckycheese

From what you say, it seems apparent that you have a great deal to offer and a lot of desire. I don’t think your customer service experience will offer you any advantage but your volunteer work will be very meaningful. I would suggest you apply to a number of medical schools. If you are offered interviews, anticipate any tough questions that you will be asked regarding your past performance. Approach the entire process in a positive and enthusiastic manner and I think you certainly stand a chance of gaining acceptance. Remember, you only need one! Good luck!

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