Does my B+ in my post-bacc Biochemistry class look really terrible?

[Wolverine93]

Long story short I'm a post-bacc student trying to learn how to do well in science classes so I can get into and succeed in medical school. My undergrad GPA was about a 2.86 and my science GPA was the reason why my GPA was low.

So I am doing a "DIY post bacc" this year at a local university post graduation.

I took 12 credits (Biochemistry, Physiology, and Microbiology). My GPA for this semester is a 3.8. I got a 4.0 in Physiology and Micro but a 3.4 in Biochem.

I worked really hard to learn how to balance my time and study effectively. I learned a lot this semester and matured a lot from my poor study habits in undergrad. I still have growing to do but I learned quite a bit.

I do feel I did everything in my power in Biochem but I just didn't make the cut to get an A or A-. The first time I took biochem I got a C- so a B+ is major improvement, but I've heard from many people that getting anything below an A- looks bad for a retake. Can my strong improvement count for something here?

I appreciate any advice/opinions.

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[MedWonk]

Long story short I'm a post-bacc student trying to learn how to do well in science classes so I can get into and succeed in medical school. My undergrad GPA was about a 2.86 and my science GPA was the reason why my GPA was low.

So I am doing a "DIY post bacc" this year at a local university post graduation.

I took 12 credits (Biochemistry, Physiology, and Microbiology). My GPA for this semester is a 3.8. I got a 4.0 in Physiology and Micro but a 3.4 in Biochem.

I worked really hard to learn how to balance my time and study effectively. I learned a lot this semester and matured a lot from my poor study habits in undergrad. I still have growing to do but I learned quite a bit.

I do feel I did everything in my power in Biochem but I just didn't make the cut to get an A or A-. The first time I took biochem I got a C- so a B+ is major improvement, but I've heard from many people that getting anything below an A- looks bad for a retake. Can my strong improvement count for something here?

I appreciate any advice/opinions.

That grade is just fine. Just work on bringing up your GPA. Getting an occasional B+ is not something you should be worrying about.

 

[mspeedwagon]

Check out the 4:18 minute mark (I think it is directed right at you): .

 

[ohkos1]

That grade is just fine. Just work on bringing up your GPA. Getting an occasional B+ is not something you should be worrying about.

Hey MedWonk,

I occasionally see you in the Harvard Extension thread. If you don't mind, what was your GPA during postbacc? I was curious what a good GPA at Harvard Extension is to get accepted to a MD school.

 

[DocWinter]

Yes, a B+ is a really terrible grade.



If you are at all serious; no, it's fine.

 

[JW2020]

As long as you maintain a high GPA in your post bacc you'll be fine. I got a B+ in Orgo lab in my post-bacc and thought it was the end of the world. The Mayans were wrong, and so was I.

 

[Goro]

NO!!!!

Long story short I'm a post-bacc student trying to learn how to do well in science classes so I can get into and succeed in medical school. My undergrad GPA was about a 2.86 and my science GPA was the reason why my GPA was low.

So I am doing a "DIY post bacc" this year at a local university post graduation.

I took 12 credits (Biochemistry, Physiology, and Microbiology). My GPA for this semester is a 3.8. I got a 4.0 in Physiology and Micro but a 3.4 in Biochem.

I worked really hard to learn how to balance my time and study effectively. I learned a lot this semester and matured a lot from my poor study habits in undergrad. I still have growing to do but I learned quite a bit.

I do feel I did everything in my power in Biochem but I just didn't make the cut to get an A or A-. The first time I took biochem I got a C- so a B+ is major improvement, but I've heard from many people that getting anything below an A- looks bad for a retake. Can my strong improvement count for something here?

I appreciate any advice/opinions.

 

[MedWonk]

Hey MedWonk,

I occasionally see you in the Harvard Extension thread. If you don't mind, what was your GPA during postbacc? I was curious what a good GPA at Harvard Extension is to get accepted to a MD school.

3.7

 

[cabinbuilder]

It's fine

 

[Wolverine93]

Yes, a B+ is a really terrible grade.



If you are at all serious; no, it's fine.

lol! I really am. I heard that only A-'s were good for retakes. I'm glad that's not the case

 

[ridethecliche]

I mean the higher the better for a retake since AMCAS averages the grades. This might shock you, but I think you'll survive.

 

[QofQuimica]

OP, the goal is to demonstrate competence, not perfection. 3.8+ is the goal for an applicant's GPA IMO. Congrats on achieving it.