3.3 GPA applying to POST-BACC, Medical School Point of View?

[mm855752]

I'm just graduating in a couple days with a :

B.S. in Accounting - 3.3 GPA
Business Administration Minor - 3.6 GPA

I really want to pursue medicine, and I am applying to NYU, Columbia, and CCNY Post-Bacc Programs.
I really don't have much science courses, actually probably none at all, except maybe Stats and Calculus - A's.

I would really like to know how Medical Schools view your Undergrad GPA once you attend a Post Bacc program.

Lets say I stay focused and really work my butt off to get above a 3.7-3.8 gpa, I know I can do it, its obviously all about the amount of effort and work I put in, I know it will be 1000x harder then business courses I'm used to.

So an Undergrad GPA of 3.3 and a post Bacc GPA of a 3.8-9, and 31 MCAT, what am I looking at in getting into say Stony Brook Medical College?

Be realistic with me about my chances in getting into an MD program with the stats I just described. Thanks everyone!

My entire family thinks im nuts for switching, but backing me up and supporting me. I'll be volunteering at some hospitals in NYC this summer and start taking a non-credit, free science course this summer to get accustomed to studying for Science classes, since I really believe the mode of studying is very different then business.

Thanks!

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[DancinSarah]

You're actually in a pretty good position for a post-bacc that covers the science courses. Since your current BCPM (Biology Chemistry Physics Math) GPA is likely 4.0 with with your stats/math classes, getting a 3.7 - 3.8 on the Bio/chem/physics as is your goal would look solid on your application. On the AMCAS (the application for US Allopathic Schools), your grades will be broken up by school year (freshman, sophomore etc) and then post-bacc. Depending on how the math works out, your 3.7 in post-bacc could boost your overall GPA to 3.4 or maybe even >3.5. Couple that with a 31 MCAT and you're almost at the average for medical school.

I think you'd put in a year of doing these pre-reqs and should have many of them done by Summer 2012, at which point you could apply by putting "in progress" or "plan to complete" the remaining pre-reqs. The problem is, the MCAT is a beast so you'd have to fit that in somewhere, and preferably have a light class load so you can dedicate your main efforts to the MCAT. Might be better if possible, to wait 2 years before applying to get your pre-reqs complete before applying, have some good clinical experience under your belt and maybe a Summer of research.

Good luck!

 

[mm855752]

wow really, im being optimistic about this.

Seriously though, you think a 3.4 - 3.5 is even close enough to get into Medical School, even if all my sciences are 3.8 or above? When everything averages together, looks like i'm looking at 3.4 - 3.5. Correct me if im wrong, but every medical school I saw had average GPAs of 3.7 !!!

I'll start volunteering and getting some clinical experience this summer, and work my way up!

Thanks for the encouragement, I really appreciate it!

 

[premed67783]

wow really, im being optimistic about this.

Seriously though, you think a 3.4 - 3.5 is even close enough to get into Medical School, even if all my sciences are 3.8 or above? When everything averages together, looks like i'm looking at 3.4 - 3.5. Correct me if im wrong, but every medical school I saw had average GPAs of 3.7 !!!

I'll start volunteering and getting some clinical experience this summer, and work my way up!

Thanks for the encouragement, I really appreciate it!

medical schools really take your science GPA into account as well. They won't just look at your overall 3.4-3.5 GPA. They'll also consider the fact that your science GPA is ~3.8. Considering medical school is ALL science classes, it's more important for them that you do well in your science prereqs than in your business classes.

Also keep in mind, most medical applicants have a science GPA that is lower than their overall GPA. The 3.7 average probably means the average science GPA is less than that.

 

[mm855752]

thank you so much, everyone here is really helping me to solidify my goals.

I was so worried about my career change, in terms of security into medical school. I know im determined to work hard in those science courses, but I was getting worried about my Undergrad GPA.

Thank you for all the advice and information, everyone will be seeing a 22 year old accounting graduate in undergrad science courses with 19 year olds this upcoming fall. =]

Let the journey begin.

 

[premed67783]

thank you so much, everyone here is really helping me to solidify my goals.

I was so worried about my career change, in terms of security into medical school. I know im determined to work hard in those science courses, but I was getting worried about my Undergrad GPA.

Thank you for all the advice and information, everyone will be seeing a 22 year old accounting graduate in undergrad science courses with 19 year olds this upcoming fall. =]

Let the journey begin.

LOL 22??? you're still young hahaha. Most of the students in my SMP program are in their late 20's or older.

 

[DancinSarah]

LOL 22??? you're still young hahaha. Most of the students in my SMP program are in their late 20's or older.

Same! mm makes me feel old 🙁

 

[mm855752]

Same! mm makes me feel old 🙁

No no, please! I didn't mean to make anyone feel old!! If anything, I believe Post-Bacc schools give older individuals with more experience and recognition a higher chance of being accepted into PostBacc.

I consulted with my favorite professor in college about going into medicine and told him how it would be a great investment and a big risk. What he told me is:
"This is your time to shine, if you don't chase after your dream now, you'll always regret not doing it, and it'll be harder and more challenging for you to do it later"

So instead of trying to find a job with my B.S. in Accounting and pursuing an M.S. in Accounting, I'm applying to PostBacc for this Fall and starting to volunteer this summer in NYC!