low gpa

  1. DoctHouse

    2.38 cGPA Undergrad so far... Advice/Chances?

    Hi. I'm a 18 yr-old, URM, pre-med, Biochem major at a community college. I'm planning on using IGETC to satisfy my pre-reqs for a UC. I enrolled as a freshman 2017 and took 3 classes the first semester. I failed 2 and Ace'd one. The F's were in Math and Art. I failed because I had personal and...
  2. S

    URM WAMC School suggestions

    URM and 509 MCAT (127/126/128/128), missouri resident.
  3. O

    Looking for advice. 2.96 cumulative GPA, 2.76 science GPA, 25AA DAT.

    I have a 2.96 overall, 2.76 science GPA. I got a 25AA on the DAT: PAT: 24 QR: 25 RC: 25 BIO: 26 CHEM: 25 OCHEM: 25 I know my GPA is really low, but my last 60 hours have been about a 3.7 and I think around 51 of them were science credits. My personal statement is pretty good and I'm pretty...
  4. M

    Advice in Pursuing Medicine (Engineering Background)

    Hi everyone, I graduated with a BS in Mechanical engineering and a minor in Biomedical engineering. I did finish the prerequisites for medical school, however I graduated with a 3.2 GPA. Low for medical school standards. I was unsure of applying for medical school during my undergraduate...
  5. S

    Low GPA, 4.0 masters, high mcat- MD/PhD

    Hello, fellow SD'ers. So, I'm currently an undergrad/masters student whos applying MD/ Ph.D. this coming cycle and I was wondering if I could get some help/opinions. So I go to a relatively average school nothing with real name recognition. While doing my undergrad I kinda goofed and ended up...
  6. JowellHollyBuddy33

    ** The Offical Osteopathic Underdawgs 2018-2019 **

    Hey y’all, Do we have an underdawgs thread for 2018-2019 yet?! Non-trad here, and I’ve been ready to get on board since 2015 and my application cycle is finally HERE. You guys have been an inspiration to many. Good luck to everyone applying!
  7. A

    2.3 gpa is there hope plz read my story

    I have waited to post for a long time, but I need advice more than ever. I started undeclared at community college for 2 years. After I transferred to a 4 year state school my dad passed away unexpectedly. I wasnt able to handle it, had a bad year and failed out. I got readmitted after a year...
  8. T

    MD & DO WAMC re-applicant, TX resident, 519 MCAT, 3.5 GPA

    Hispanic Texas Resident cGPA: 3.49 sGPA: 3.44 (C+ in both Ochem 1&2 but A's in Systems Phys/Genetics/BioChem) MCAT 5/5/18: 519 (129/129/129/132) (old MCAT from 2015 was a 31) - 160 hours of physician shadowing (orthopedics and interventional cardiology) -Worked as Community Assistant at...
  9. L

    MD & DO cgpa/sgpa 2.2,3.0 WAMC Pre-med

    Is there still time to redeem myself? Age 23/M Asian Texas Resident Stats: cgpa/sgpa 2.2, 3.0 (I've taken 40 credits so far and all are from a cc and I've only taken 2 UL science classes) Planning to transfer to a 4 year University this fall to major in Psychology and do a DIY post bacc to...
  10. T

    Crappy GPA. Post Bacc?

    Hey guys so I’m finally graduating next summer with a really bad overall science GPA. I’m almost too embarrassed to post it. Let’s just say it’s right under a 3.0. I had my difficulties sophomore and junior year which led to the downfall of my otherwise great GPA. I know there is not a way to...
  11. C

    Taking Remedial Coursework Online

    I would really appreciate some advice on this because my advisor is not super clear. I am an international student that studied in the US, and want to know if there is any way to make up a bad grade in a pre-req that I have already taken. I have already graduated, so can't do the "A+ in Biochem...
  12. D

    2.5 GPA

    Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum so forgive me if this isn't the right place to post here. Basically, I'm wondering what my chances are of getting into med school. I went to UCSD, graduated in '16 with a 2.5 cGPA (sGPA is probably somewhere around there too) majoring in Physiology and...
  13. B

    Plan to get into medical school with currently low GPA

    My science GPA is 2.95 and overall 3.2 as a chemistry and spanish major and I have not taken the MCAT yet. My plan is to raise my science GPA to at least a 3.0 taking post-bacc classes, take the MCAT, then apply to special masters programs. I have everything else including research...
  14. K

    DO WAMC Low GPA -- Good ECs

    Please do not quote. Thank you cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS uGPA: 3.1 postbacc GPA (19 credits upper division bio) - 3.947 final AACOMAS sGPA : 3.10 final cGPA: 3.23 MCAT score(s) and breakdown AAMC FL were: 507, 510, 511. Taking actual Saturday. State of residence or...
  15. M

    SMP or Post Bacc

    URM: African-American New York Resident Overall GPA: 2.91 Science GPA: 2.64 B.S in Biology Plan on taking the MCAT in September 2019 Clinical Volunteer Hours: 1000+ hours. Volunteered as a medical scribe and medical assistant. Shadowing: 100+ hours. Shadowed doctors in internal medicine...
  16. fwest9

    DO school chances

    GPA: 3.4 (constant upward trend, just had a hard time freshman year) MCAT: 497 (2017) --> 503 (2018) 122/126/127/128 (not sure what happened on c/p was averaging 126 on practice tests) - South Carolina resident - 100 Clinical Volunteer hours - 1000+ non clinical volunteer hours (interned at a...
  17. P

    I really need some advice

    So I just graduated high school in May. During my last two years, I did dual enrollment full time and messed up my college gpa bad. I have like a 3.09 cumal. average. I have 4 years ahead of me in regular undergrad. I am interested in applying to both MD and DO schools. What should I do? I...
  18. B

    Low GPA, Not taken DAT

    I have a low undergrad GPA of 3.04 (including retakes, but not including some better scoring cc courses I took so I'm not sure what ADEA will calculate it as). Apart from my GPA I have great community service, leadership roles, a good story/PS, LORs - all of that. My application is done but I...
  19. MBPB

    Schools that Emphasize GRE / Grade Trend

    Hey everybody, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on schools to apply to. I was a previous engineering major and kind of overloaded myself on prereqs early on and screwed up my GPA a bit. I think my GRE and grade trend are something I can emphasize so I want to target schools that...
  20. LindaAccepted

    Medical Free Webinar Recording: Can You Apply to Med School with Low Stats?

    Answer: YES! Now’s your chance to catch up on the valuable information that Alicia shared during last week’s webinar, Get Accepted to Med School with Low Stats. Med school applicants with a low GPA and/or MCAT score – let Alicia’s expert guidance give you confidence to apply! View Get Accepted...
  21. A

    Military + Online Degree (in person state school prereqs), July MCAT. When to submit primary?

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  22. C

    MD What Are My Chances 3.47 cGPA 3.3 sGPA

    cGPA: 3.46 sGPA 3.31 Had a 2.95 first 3 terms; 3.88 most recent 4 terms 514 (127/128/127/132) Ohio resident Asian/White Louisiana State University (undergrad only) In Biochemistry with Math minor (started in engineering) 500 Clinical non-volunteer; 80 clinical volunteer (volunteer and...
  23. T

    GeorgeSquared Advanced Biomedical Sciences (ABS)

    Hi all! I just graduated from the GeorgeSquared Advanced Biomedical Sciences program in May 2018. Please feel welcome to post any questions you may have. I would love to share my insight and be as transparent as possible, since I too was in your shoes searching on SDN last year. If you have any...
  24. DeadlyWarbler

    School list help: sGPA: 3.18, gradGPA: 3.77, MCAT:509, non-trad CA Resident

    Hey everyone! I would love to get feedback on my school list. I am a re-applicant for this year's cycle. I really want to optimize my school list based on my background. Thanks for your help! I am an older non-traditional student. Was not a particularly good undergrad (hence the low GPA), but...
  25. S

    Chemical Engineering-DO(Advice with low GPA)

    Hey Guys, New to this thread here! I was looking for some advice on how to possibly have a chance at a DO acceptance. I am a rising senior If all goes well, I'll probably graduate with a 3.25-3.3 cGPA. I know. Pretty low. Looking at all the forums so far, it looks like a post bacc would be a...
  26. S

    MD What are my chances?

    Summary: - Just graduated this year, got my mcat score this morning. Applying this cycle. - Migrated to america after high school, took a year off to learn english and apply to universities. Didn't speak english when I came here. Now speak 4 languages fluently. URM, African. US citizen now...
  27. fineapplejuice

    MD 3.12 cGPA, 3.03 sGPA, 4.0 PB, 512 MCAT URM CA Resident

    PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE THIS MESSAGE, thank you! TL;DR: 3.12 cGPA, 3.03 sGPA, 4.0 PB, 512 MCAT black female, CA Resident. Disadvantaged. Lots of clinical (research) experience, volunteering, & leadership. 4 research posters, no pubs. Strong PS and LORs. Hi everyone, Thanks in advanced for any...
  28. dodolol21

    Is This a Good Master's Program? Is it considered an SMP?

    Looking for some input from adcoms on whether or not this is a good program for someone who has a low GPA (2.9 to 3.1) but decent MCAT 510-512. Is this worth it or a waste of time? All input is appreciated. Here's a link New Program - University of Houston Program Overview The Department of...
  29. LindaAccepted

    Medical Getting Into Med School With Low Stats Webinar Reminder – Reserve Your Spot Before It’s Too Late!

    If you have a less-than-desirable GPA or MCAT score, you don’t need to lose hope. Alicia McNease Nimonkar, senior advisor at Accepted, will provide loads of experience-backed advice on how to get accepted to med school despite low numbers during the webinar, Get Accepted to Med School with Low...
  30. H

    Advice needed, please help.

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    Low gpa MD/DO list

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    Help with school list

    Hi all, I am applying for the 2019 cycle with a lower cumulative GPA 3.5 ish, higher science GPA 3.68ish, and pretty good MCAT 514 (non-urm and Massachusetts Resident). I am a non-traditional student and I did a post-bac so my GPA is very upward trending. My post-bac GPA was 3.88. I have a...
  33. T

    Asking for genuine advice

    Hello there, I just finished 3rd year foreign medical school (here it’s 7 years of medical school). I am a permanent resident so I can’t stay out of the US for more than 6 months. But I am left with 3 years of medical school. I am currently thinking about moving back to the US and start...
  34. M

    Nontraditional - Do I have a chance?

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  35. S

    third cycle applying- still optimistic

    Hello everyone, I am from SC. Here is the rundown, I would appreciate any advice or encouragement, especially if your application is similar to mine. 2016/2017 cycle: -my senior year of college -took DAT late September, application was also submitted around that time -AA 21, PAT 18 -1...
  36. S

    WAMC for top 10 school, high mcat, low GPA

    Hi All! Just trying to ease my mind here, trying to gauge whether my dream of getting into a top 10 (or top 20) school is viable, or if I should adjust my expectations. I have a high MCAT score and a relatively low gpa. My extracurriculars are really strong, I have consistent clinical...
  37. RandomChance

    Is it time for an SMP/GPA Repair? Poor undergrad performance

    Hey all, thanks for taking the time to read this post! I need some advice Background: I didn’t have the best undergrad performance, cGPA 3.14, sGPA 3.09, MCAT 501 (PSB 124, BB 128, CP 122, CARS 127), and was wondering if you think an SMP would be right for me? My last two semesters show an...
  38. M

    2.9 GPA/510 MCAT Advice on MD?

    Hello all, Im seeking advice on possible MD schools to apply to the 2019 AAMC application cycle with my current stats. As of right now, my application looks like: A female, Hispanic, FL resident with a 2.9 GPA (with noticeable improvement in grades over time), 510 MCAT gap year working as a...
  39. H

    Need Some Help

    Questions: -How many hours of dental shadowing should I have? -Plan on taking DAT July. Have been studying a lot, still one month to go. Is this date considered okay to be early? Thanks a lot!
  40. prairiemusic

    WAMC/Advice Needed

    Hello friends, I had a rough final semester and I'm not sure what to do next. I'm at a 3.0 cGPA and 2.9 sGPA, with a 516 MCAT. I've finished all the prereqs but I took Biochem instead of Orgo II. I'm a black lesbian and my ECs are average atm, so I'm planning to take two gap years and boost...
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