3.7 GPA in Masters program

[rajp98]

Ive been doing a masters program (only 1 semester in), and my GPA from the 1 semester is a 3.7 so far but am applying this cycle, so these grades would be included. I could technically send transcripts to AMCAS early so it wouldnt display the 3.7, or if I send it after next week, the 3.7 would show.

Should I send transcripts to AMCAS early so the 3.7 does not show? I don't want it to be a stain on the app alongside my higher undergrad GPA.

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[Goro]

You do not have to apply 6/1.

Wait until you have your grades. A single semester of good MS grades isn't going to impress any screenr.
Is this an SMP? Or a research MS? If the latter, MD schools discount them.

 

[Dr panda]

You do not have to apply 6/1.

Wait until you have your grades. A single semester of good MS grades isn't going to impress any screenr.
Is this an SMP? Or a research MS? If the latter, MD schools discount them.

Why med schools don't like research MS?

 

[Goro]

Why med schools don't like research MS?

Grade inflation. You're expected to do well. Plus, research coursework, like seminars or techniques courses, do not mimic med school, which is what we want to see.

 

[rajp98]

You do not have to apply 6/1.

Wait until you have your grades. A single semester of good MS grades isn't going to impress any screenr.
Is this an SMP? Or a research MS? If the latter, MD schools discount them.

This is for an MBA program. In the 1 semester that I've been in it I got the 3.7, but why should I wait until I have the grades and then send? Wont the 3.7 look bad, if my undergrad GPA is higher?

 

[rajp98]

bump

 

[rajp98]

You may have to send it later to each individual school as update. Personally, I want to see spring grades when evaluating a student

I think theres some confusion on the way I asked the question.

I have the option of sending it right now and it would be included on the AMCAS. It's just that I want to refrain from sending because its a 3.7 and don't want the 3.7 to show on the AMCAS, so sending it later would fix that.

Which should I do? Send now and have it included on AMCAS, but it would show as 3.7 since its only been 1 semester of grades, or, send later so its not seen as so impactful standalone and it would include summer at that point too.

 

[Stellaartwa]

I misunderstood based on original post. This is not something you need to stress about. Adcoms will not care about an MBA and a 3.7 isn't a bad GPA. Send it now.