I would to know the opinion of someone with some experience in med school (or DO school) admissions of whether or not I have an opportunity of being accepted into a medical school (or DO program). I am a Hispanic, 26 y/o male. This is my story.
1) - Graduated: BA in Physics and BA Economics at the age of 18 from UF (2.9 GPA)
- Graduated: Juris Doctor (law degree) at age 21 from UF (2.74 GPA)
- I was very young and didnt focus much on grades; I cant say that I regret what I did, as it has been a learning experience and have learned much from my accomplishments as well as from my mistakes.
2) - Served 4 years in the Marine Corps as an officer with a combat unit.
- I have taught a few undergraduate classes in criminal justice and criminology.
- Additionally, I have done some civilian work with the US government, and am now a part-time dance instructor as I attend school. (Im simply trying to paint a picture of what I have done)
3) - Now I have begun to take pre-requisite courses for medical school and am in the early stages of a nursing program with straight As.
- My maturity and dedication are now being reflected in my outstanding grades. However, I will unfortunately always have my previous GPA that I must carry on with.
I plan of completing nursing school and my pre-reqs for med school (Bio, Organic chm, Biochem, etc.), which will happen simultaneously in about 1.5 years and then take the MCAT. After calculating my predicted GPA, I will only have a 3.2 (assuming I maintain straight As which I am confident that I will).
Assuming a decent score on the MCAT when I take it after a year or two, would I stand a chance (for either DO or MD)? I would like an honest opinion from anyone that may have some experience in this.
Thank you for your responses in advance.