URM chances???

[BSummerlin]

What are the chances of being accepted for a URM (black) biochemistry major with a 2.9ish AAMC GPA (several retakes already accounted for) a 35 MCAT, 215 hours of shadowing, 50 volunteering hours, 2 years of research (w/ 1 publication), and 3 strong letters of recommendations letters?

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[Jennyfishy]

Even if you are URM, your GPA may get you screened out at a fair number of scores. Is there any way you can raise it to a 3.1-3.2 before you graduate?

 

[BSummerlin]

Yes it is possible for me to get it to around a 3.13 after senior year, is it best to apply then or take my chances now?

 

[Member000]

If you're trying to get into a good program I would get that GPA up. Maybe consider a graduate program.

If you want to get into any school try applying with the 3.1-3.2.

Your MCAT is great, so you do not want to jeopardize the rest of your application because of your grades. Good luck!

 

[SOMBound13]

Yes it is possible for me to get it to around a 3.13 after senior year, is it best to apply then or take my chances now?

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Are you saying that you're considering applying NOW? This late? That would be a waste.

Finish the year, get your GPA up....and apply as soon as you can in early summer.

 

[Jennyfishy]

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Are you saying that you're considering applying NOW? This late? That would be a waste.

Finish the year, get your GPA up....and apply as soon as you can in early summer.

+1. You're going to waste your money applying now. Some schools have already given out half of their interview invites. Apply ASAP next cycle once you boost your GPA or consider taking a post-bac/SMP to raise it