Question regarding prerequisite grades

[IlyaR]

I was reading NYCOM's requirements and it mentions that the minimum grade for any of the sciences is a C. I got a D in Chem 1 (freshman year or school, was not taking undergrad seriously), but have an A or A- in everything else.

Hypothetically speaking, if I get a stellar score on the MCAT, would the D screen me out, as if I never took Chem 1 before? I've noticed that the same minimum grade is not mentioned in PCOM's FAQ.

Should I retake Chem for the best shot at this, or can I rely on a fairly high cGPA and (hopefully) high MCAT?


Thanks very much!

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[IlyaR]

Basically is it Pass/Fail or A/B/C/F?

 

[CapCrunch]

Nobody here can say for certain. Your best bet is to call NYCOM directly.

 

[TriagePreMed]

I've seen waivers for C- but not for D. You'd probably be interviewed and even accepted, but they will make it conditional on you retaking it.

 

[IlyaR]

Thanks! Yeah, called NYCOM and they made it fairly clear that it must be C or higher. Would applying for 2014 be impossible if I take the class in the Spring? Basically, is it possible to get an interview in the Spring (their deadline is in February), if I have the prereq pending? I hope that I can get an acceptance contingent upon a >C so that I make 2014 matriculation.

 

[Goro]

Applying in Spring would be applying for a wait-list position. What's your hurry? Re-take the class, do well, and apply in the 2014-15 cycle.

Thanks! Yeah, called NYCOM and they made it fairly clear that it must be C or higher. Would applying for 2014 be impossible if I take the class in the Spring? Basically, is it possible to get an interview in the Spring (their deadline is in February), if I have the prereq pending? I hope that I can get an acceptance contingent upon a >C so that I make 2014 matriculation.

 

[IlyaR]

I'm a non trad applicant (25), so time is somewhat critical, but looks like I have no choice I guess.