2.9 sgpa 3.1cgpa and 5 weeks to study for MCAT

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[PodandSome]

hey guys! im sorry but this is another what are my chances post.

i am going to be a senior at Georgia Tech, majoring in Biology, and i don't care where I go, i just want to get in somewhere:

2.9 sGPA
3.1 cGPA

physics at Georgia Tech is quiet hard - since it is the basis for all of the engineering students there

my grade trend is NOT increasing:
i got 1 D in physics and my last semester at tech, the last semester they will see on my application, i got 2 Cs (in in physics 2 and one in immunology)

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do you think i have to get a 25 on the MCATs to get in? lower? or higher?

i have not taken the MCAT and i will take it September 11, i have 5 weeks to study for the mcats, 2 weeks out of school and 3 weeks during school, and i don't think the first 3 weeks of school will be THAT bad. i honesty have not done that much studying, and i also want to know if its possible to study for the mcats in 5 weeks while trying to get a 25.

what did you guys get on the practice aamc 3 and how is that compared to the actual mcat?

i just want to know if i have a chance and if i can take the mcats september 11 and still get a 25 or higher

i am planning on applying to some right when i get my scores back and then apply to some in january, one i get another semesters grades back, and hopefully to show them that i can get good grades

any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Hi there,
I am not experienced as some of the other people on this forum, so I can only tell you what I went through.
I have similar undergrad GPA as you. And I did not have a upward trend in college. And got in quite a few schools. But I also have a high graduate GPA (all As except one class). My MCAT is in the high 20s. IMO 5 weeks is plenty to study for it if you REALLY focus. For me, it is impossible to study for MCAT during school, especially if you have exams (my school is on quarter system, so 3 weeks into class you will have at least one midterm). What I did was 3 weeks of NON-STOP study and practice for the MCAT. It depends on what kind of learner you are. Test yourself on one of the practice MCAT to see where you are. Sometimes you will be surprised on how much you actually know.
Just my 2 cents.

 

[RATM2010]

Noone can really tell you specifics w/o a actual mcat score. GPA wise, that should not be a hurdle for you as long as your GPA is not less than 2.7. I think scholarschips range for GPA are 3.0 sci and 3.3 cum. The mcat will decide, but I don't like your odds of studying for 5 weeks only. I think 5-6 weeks is cool if you have already taken it before. 5 weeks is pushing it for a first time test taker, especially if you are in the 4-6 verbal range. 5 weeks may be needed to get the hang of verbal alone. To end on a positive note:

1. you GPA is fine.
2. Score >20 on mcat and you are in somewhere

 

[itswiggles]

- Okay so this is what I think you should do and my opinion on your status:
1. I have very identical sGPA and cumGPA with you, they probably won't put you in the radar for scholarships but overall I think it is good enough to get in.
2. The tricky part is your MCAT. I think if you get less than <20, you might be screwed.
3. I would apply AS SOON AS your MCAT score comes back in October. DO NOT wait until Jan.
4. Studying for MCAT for 5 weeks is pushing it, but you seriously have to give up your life including weekends until the test is over.
MCAT Plan: Buy 1001 EC questions for all 4 sections gen chem, o-chem, physics, and BIO (off amazon or bookstore). Do like 150 - 200 questions a day. about 2-3 weeks before actual test take a real FULL LENGTH practice test 1 every 3 days. Use this method and I promise you will be able to hit the 20+ mark. Good luck.

 

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