2.36 GPA first semester of college. Am I screwed?

[aznx77]

I am a freshman and I received a 2.36 gpa my first semester of college in the fall. I was wondering if it is still possible for me to got to medical school. Well technically, this is my second semester if you count my first semester in the summer. This is my situation, I currently attend Penn State, main campus and I did a summer program where I took 6 credits and earned a gpa of 3.67. I finished my first semester in the fall with a 2.36 gpa, so my cumulative gpa right now is a 2.71. I did not do any extracurricular activities during the summer or fall semester. Am I in really bad shape for medical school, and is it still possible for to try at least?

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[JustAPhD]

You have at least 7 more semesters to bring up your GPA, so you're not screwed at all. However, you do need to turn that GPA around, and the sooner you start your upward trend the better. Focus on your studying habits and target how you can improve on your grades.

 

[Howlin_Radio]

Well your on the path to screwing yourself over, that's for sure. But I actually got my lowest GPA second semester of freshman year (3.0). Ended freshman year with a 3.3 but graduated with a 3.7c,3.7s. You need to get back into your study grind. It's really that simple. But if you really want it you'll study a lot, or join the majority which realizes that they really don't have the work ethic for what is needed

 

[WhiteHatDoc]

You're just getting started. People will give you credit if you can do a complete 180 in your academic performance and it is still possible. Seek extra guidance with your instructors and go to their office hours to ask questions. Develop better studying habits and sacrifice time on your phone or computer to study more. Don't be discouraged, as long as you trend towards improving then all hope is not lost

 

[aznx77]

I am a freshman and I received a 2.36 gpa my first semester of college in the fall. I was wondering if it is still possible for me to got to medical school. Well technically, this is my second semester if you count my first semester in the summer. This is my situation, I currently attend Penn State, main campus and I did a summer program where I took 6 credits and earned a gpa of 3.67. I finished my first semester in the fall with a 2.36 gpa, so my cumulative gpa right now is a 2.71. I did not do any extracurricular activities during the summer or fall semester. Am I in really bad shape for medical school, and is it still possible for to try at least?

Another question I have is, how will my having taken my first semester in the summer and coming out with a gpa of 3.67 (6 credits) and then entering my first semester in the fall and ending with a 2.36 (16 credits) look to adcomms?

 

[Pagan FutureDoc]

You aren't screwed out of medical school but you need to address why you aren't doing well STAT. Contact your university's office of academic advisement (or whatever they call it) Monday and see what resources they have to help you get into college mode.

 

[Mavs88]

Another question I have is, how will my having taken my first semester in the summer and coming out with a gpa of 3.67 (6 credits) and then entering my first semester in the fall and ending with a 2.36 (16 credits) look to adcomms?

I doubt that will matter if you can turn the ship around in the next 3-4 years. Also retake any of the pre-reqs you got less than a C in. Like others have said, find out what you have been doing wrong and get back on track.

 

[Howlin_Radio]

You aren't screwed out of medical school but you need to address why you aren't doing well STAT. Contact your university's office of academic advisement (or whatever they call it) Monday and see what resources they have to help you get into college mode.

You don't need to call your adviser. You need to limit peripheral responsibilities and focus on school. Treat school like an 8-5 job and you should be okay. Study more 2-3 days prior to a test. Nobody is doing good and not studying Or hardly studying.

If your already doing the above, then seek other help.

You don't need to be in a ton of clubs or any stuff like that. Get into 1 extra curricular activity that doesn't take up a ton of time.

 

[Pagan FutureDoc]

You don't need to call your adviser. You need to limit peripheral responsibilities and focus on school. Treat school like an 8-5 job and you should be okay. Study more 2-3 days prior to a test. Nobody is doing good and not studying Or hardly studying.

If your already doing the above, then seek other help.

You don't need to be in a ton of clubs or any stuff like that. Get into 1 extra curricular activity that doesn't take up a ton of time.

Thing is, we have no way of knowing that the OP isn't already doing this. Meeting with someone who is used to helping struggling students, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and helping those students improve would be a smart move for the OP. We are already two weeks to a month deep into the spring semester, if whatever cause the OP problems in the fall is still ongoing it need to be addressed before they dig themselves into a deeper hole.

 

[starspells]

Definitely not. You have at least 7 more semesters to bring it up. Figure out what you're doing wrong and go from there. I recommend going to your school's learning center as they can help you develop better study strategies.