3.39 gpa 34 mcat..what are my chances

[elbandito]

Hi,
I have a 3.39 overall gpa and a 34 on the MCATs. I have graduated so I do not know how I can improve my gpa. I am planning on applying for the next application cycle but I am worried. I was also thinking about taking some courses at a near-by community college to boast my gpa if that will make any sort of improvement. I have volunteer credit as well as volunteer research assistant credit. I am currently working at a medical mal-practice law firm and although that may not give me much more of an edge, I still deal with a lot of medical related practices (ie. Medical records, autopsy reports, etc.). What should I do? Thank you all for the help

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[flodhi1]

Hi,
I have a 3.39 overall gpa and a 34 on the MCATs. I have graduated so I do not know how I can improve my gpa. I am planning on applying for the next application cycle but I am worried. I was also thinking about taking some courses at a near-by community college to boast my gpa if that will make any sort of improvement. I have volunteer credit as well as volunteer research assistant credit. I am currently working at a medical mal-practice law firm and although that may not give me much more of an edge, I still deal with a lot of medical related practices (ie. Medical records, autopsy reports, etc.). What should I do? Thank you all for the help

What is your sGPA if its higher than your overall GPA you definitely have a shot. Regardless assuming you have strong LORs, ECs, apply early (June), send your secondaries by July, apply broadly (30+ low-mid tier schools) you can can get accepted. Read my mdapplicants profile for a better explanation of what's expected from you during an application cycle and tips on things you can do with a slightly low GPA.

 

[Catalystik]

Hi,
I have a 3.39 overall gpa and a 34 on the MCATs. I have graduated so I do not know how I can improve my gpa. I am planning on applying for the next application cycle but I am worried. I was also thinking about taking some courses at a near-by community college to boast my gpa if that will make any sort of improvement. I have volunteer credit as well as volunteer research assistant credit. I am currently working at a medical mal-practice law firm and although that may not give me much more of an edge, I still deal with a lot of medical related practices (ie. Medical records, autopsy reports, etc.). What should I do? Thank you all for the help

Take the most rigorous upper-level Bio and Biochem that you can, and earn As to prove your capability. Keep an eye on the requirements/recommendations for the less-selective med schools you'd most like to target.

Be sure you have adequate experience actively interacting with sick people. About 1.5 years of this is the average listed.

Be sure to shadow physicians, MD/DO, including someone in primary care. About 50 hours is the average listed.

Be sure to have recent nonmedical community service that helps those in need, for a cause you care about. An hour or two a week average is a goal to aim for.

Teaching and leadership also strengthen an application, but are not expected by every school.

Read this forum widely for ideas on how to best prepare a memorable application.

Nice job on the MCAT.

 

[ClemsonFirst]

If you do have trouble when applying MD and Catalystiks advice (great advice) is not enough, you could always do a special master's program.