low gpa options

[georgegosali]

i have a 2.8 undergrad gpa and wanted to know what's the best way to repair my gpa to be competitive for D.O schools? I also have around 6Ws on my transcripts (600 hrs of ER volunteer hours ) a couple of pre-med clubs and haven't taken the mcat yet.

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[Goro]

Read my post "goro's guide to reinvention for premeds "

 

[Goro]

If that's your real name in your handle, suggest changing for anonymity 's sake

 

[EricMD2022]

i have a 2.8 undergrad gpa and wanted to know what's the best way to repair my gpa to be competitive for D.O schools? I also have around 6Ws on my transcripts (600 hrs of ER volunteer hours ) a couple of pre-med clubs and haven't taken the mcat yet.

I like to provide an example. A student with a similar GPA enrolled in a traditional graduate program ( two years) at the same time doing DIY postbacc taking all 3 and 4 level science classes with a total of 63 credits Acing both graduate and postbacc courses with MCAT 517, he is now third-year MD student. It can be done; it just needs determination.

 

[georgegosali]

the classes that i got a c- and below in undergrad are the following
Cell Biology,
Neurobiology
Organic Chemistry
Biology 1
should I start with retaking these classes at a local CC near me? the cost is affordable at CC. would the grades in the retakes be considered a post bacc gpa? After retaking these classes should I take more upper level science classes?

 

[chilly_md]

the classes that i got a c- and below in undergrad are the following
Cell Biology,
Neurobiology
Organic Chemistry
Biology 1
should I start with retaking these classes at a local CC near me? the cost is affordable at CC. would the grades in the retakes be considered a post bacc gpa? After retaking these classes should I take more upper level science classes?

Retake the pre-reqs since you need a C or higher for them. You could do those ones at a CC but will need a substantial number of credits (close to 30) in new upper division sciences at an undergrad probably to show you can handle the rigor. Yes, they’ll be considered part of a post-bacc if you’ve graduated already.

 

[Calizboosted76]

Go read Goro's post. I had a lower GPA than you and I was accepted to three schools without a post bacc.

 

[dial1010usa]

It's totally fine to take classes at community college for cost and the schools totally understand that but at the same time make sure shadow MD/DO and check all the other boxes. All the best!!!