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Hello,
I have recently decided to pursue an MD degree. I have a B.S. in molecular biochemistry (graduated with a 3.09), and a post-bac in cytogenetics (graduated with a 3.6). I also have 3+ years of experience in a clinical cytogenetics lab, and some research experience. I am currently in the process of shadowing a hem. pathologist for the next 6 months. I also have substantial extra curricular activities under my belt. However, I used the AMCAS GPA calculator, and the results were pretty bad.
Undergrad GPA: 2.55
Undergrad Science GPA:2.66
Post-bac:3.66
Post-Bac Science:3.70
"Running GPA": 2.76
"Running Science GPA":2.86
I have not taken the MCAT, but I plan to take it this coming April. If my score is in the 508-512 range, will this make me a competitive candidate? If not, is there something I can do to increase my chances? Even if I get a masters degree, the GPA really won't improve very much. I also replaced the few D's and F's I had years ago during my undergrad, so grade replacement is not much of an option. Please let me know what you think.
Thanks.
I have recently decided to pursue an MD degree. I have a B.S. in molecular biochemistry (graduated with a 3.09), and a post-bac in cytogenetics (graduated with a 3.6). I also have 3+ years of experience in a clinical cytogenetics lab, and some research experience. I am currently in the process of shadowing a hem. pathologist for the next 6 months. I also have substantial extra curricular activities under my belt. However, I used the AMCAS GPA calculator, and the results were pretty bad.
Undergrad GPA: 2.55
Undergrad Science GPA:2.66
Post-bac:3.66
Post-Bac Science:3.70
"Running GPA": 2.76
"Running Science GPA":2.86
I have not taken the MCAT, but I plan to take it this coming April. If my score is in the 508-512 range, will this make me a competitive candidate? If not, is there something I can do to increase my chances? Even if I get a masters degree, the GPA really won't improve very much. I also replaced the few D's and F's I had years ago during my undergrad, so grade replacement is not much of an option. Please let me know what you think.
Thanks.