Low cumulative GPA but high science GPA

[zorazz]

Long story short, when I first went to college i screwed up badly and never went to class. I am back in school now, and close to graduating with a degree in microbiology. My cumulative GPA is embarrassingly low, 2.5, but my science GPA is well above a 3.5 and my MCAT scores are in the 35-40 range.

Is there any realistic chance to get into medical school? are admissions boards able/willing to understand that my low GPA is due to my past and that I have changed since then? Or will they simply throw away my application after seeing my GPA?

[mod]

Hi zorazz and welcome to Admissions Boards!

My gut says you are going to need a post bacc program of some kind to boost your GPA and become competitive.

Best of luck!

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