Hello everyone. I am new to SDN and I am very excited to soak in any and all information anyone has for me.
The reason I am posting is to gather opinions about the possibility of me entering a medical school. Here is a little about my background:
-21 years old
-3.5-ish GPA in High School (do not recall one bit what it really was. I'm sure it is irrelevant when it comes to Med. School)
-Received a 4-Year Marine Option NROTC scholarship to the U of New Mexico.
-Did very poorly at U of New Mexico, partied waaaaaayyyyyy too much, (left with 1.4 GPA after my first year) and ended up dropping my scholarship.
-Now at a community college here in California.
-Been here since Fall '10.
-Was lost for a year after losing my scholarship. I switched my major several times which left me needing to start over several times; the reason why I am still here.
-Getting my A.S. in Business Admin. after this semester (Fall '12).
-Raised that 1.4 GPA to a 2.47 GPA so far.
-Making my GPA a priority.
-Completing transfer requirements after Spring '13.
-Have guaranteed admission to CSUSB for Fall '13. Don't know if I'll go there or CSU San Marcos/SDSU/or a private (U of Redlands).
-Planning to major in Business Administration - Accounting.
-Plan to do post-bac to complete med pre reqs.
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Now, I know my current stats are nothing to scream about. I made the decision this past summer to pursue medicine. I love being around people. I love helping people. I love seeing people do well. My background is VERY rough and I have MAJOR doubts about my ability to get into a DO or MD school.
I have calculated that for the next 95 units... I must maintain something like a 3.8 GPA+ to receive an overall 3.4 GPA. I firmly believe it is doable. I cut almost half my work hours this semester to focus on school more and I am doing better. I wish I didn't have to work but I do. I can choose not to work, but the financial burden on my mother would increase and she has enough to worry about. I have a wonderful girlfriend of 3 years who is ok with holding off children and marriage until I am done with med school.
Does anyone have any advice for me as far as reaching acceptable stats to even be considered?
The fire is burning in me and I know I will not regret pursuing this... but, at this stage, and my metrics, is it worth pursuing? Or should I forget about it and keep dreaming? I want it so bad, but there's little ounce of doubt that is always hovering around in my head.... Thank you.
The reason I am posting is to gather opinions about the possibility of me entering a medical school. Here is a little about my background:
-21 years old
-3.5-ish GPA in High School (do not recall one bit what it really was. I'm sure it is irrelevant when it comes to Med. School)
-Received a 4-Year Marine Option NROTC scholarship to the U of New Mexico.
-Did very poorly at U of New Mexico, partied waaaaaayyyyyy too much, (left with 1.4 GPA after my first year) and ended up dropping my scholarship.
-Now at a community college here in California.
-Been here since Fall '10.
-Was lost for a year after losing my scholarship. I switched my major several times which left me needing to start over several times; the reason why I am still here.
-Getting my A.S. in Business Admin. after this semester (Fall '12).
-Raised that 1.4 GPA to a 2.47 GPA so far.
-Making my GPA a priority.
-Completing transfer requirements after Spring '13.
-Have guaranteed admission to CSUSB for Fall '13. Don't know if I'll go there or CSU San Marcos/SDSU/or a private (U of Redlands).
-Planning to major in Business Administration - Accounting.
-Plan to do post-bac to complete med pre reqs.
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Now, I know my current stats are nothing to scream about. I made the decision this past summer to pursue medicine. I love being around people. I love helping people. I love seeing people do well. My background is VERY rough and I have MAJOR doubts about my ability to get into a DO or MD school.
I have calculated that for the next 95 units... I must maintain something like a 3.8 GPA+ to receive an overall 3.4 GPA. I firmly believe it is doable. I cut almost half my work hours this semester to focus on school more and I am doing better. I wish I didn't have to work but I do. I can choose not to work, but the financial burden on my mother would increase and she has enough to worry about. I have a wonderful girlfriend of 3 years who is ok with holding off children and marriage until I am done with med school.
Does anyone have any advice for me as far as reaching acceptable stats to even be considered?
The fire is burning in me and I know I will not regret pursuing this... but, at this stage, and my metrics, is it worth pursuing? Or should I forget about it and keep dreaming? I want it so bad, but there's little ounce of doubt that is always hovering around in my head.... Thank you.
