adamant06

[adamant06]

I have a question regarding GPA. Basically, I am a math+physics undergrad at the university of pennsylvania. My GPA my first few years was really bad, and I was taking like 3-5 classes a semester. However, now, I’m taking 6-7 classes a semester (the avg. is 4-5) and I’m getting straight As (I’ve had a 4.0 avg for the past 3 terms). So basically, I will prob end up w/something between a 3.1 and a 3.3 for my cumulative GPA. My question is, does this really matter? Obviously, my grades before weren’t representative of my ability, or else I wouldn’t be getting a 4.0 now. Will mba programs give this significant weight, that I have shown this kind of definitive upward trend, or will they not really care that there is such a stark difference? I am hoping that they would care; it doesn’t make sense to discount it, as it is a dramatic difference. However, there is no excuse for screwing up towards the beginning. Would definitely love your input/take on this Mr. Petersam.

[adamant06]

Hi,

I desperately want to go to med school, but my story is slightly different from typical. Basically, I attended an ivy-league university for 4 years, but didn’t really focus and got a horrible GPA (like, 2.7). By the fourth year, I decided that I didn’t want to graduate from there, and for the first time in my life, that I wanted to become a doctor. So, I transferred to a decent (although not ivy-league) school; I have been here for two years, with a GPA so far of a 4.0. Also, I have a 38 MCAT score. I have additionally taken part in significant research experience. I will be graduating at the age of 24. What are my chances of getting into a top 40 med school, given this strange situation?

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