8 Withdrawals 3.7 cgpa 508 MCAT

[Gallivant]

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Do you think i need to do an SMP. The last two withdrawals were pretty recent and I don't have a great explanation for them other than mental health issues/burnout. I'm willing to go to any DO school.

I have below average EC's

 

[Goro]

Do you think i need to do an SMP. The last two withdrawals were pretty recent and I don't have a great explanation for them other than mental health issues/burnout. I'm willing to go to any DO school.

I have below average EC's

No, but I can't recommend med school until your mental health issues are taken care of. If you have a downward GPA trend, then an SMP migh tbe needed.

 

[Gallivant]

No, but I can't recommend med school until your mental health issues are taken care of. If you have a downward GPA trend, then an SMP migh tbe needed.

My last year I have got almost a 4.0. (It also took me 5 years to complete my degree. Also most of my prereqs were completed in community college where I got A's in all of them. Most of my semesters were in the 3.7-4.0 range but I had 2 semesters where I got 3.0s. It is all because of mental health issues that I've sorted. I also go to a pretty good public school; University of California.

 

[Goro]

My last year I have got almost a 4.0

Then the first part of my advice applies.

 

[Gallivant]

Can you re-read my second post please. I edited and I dont know if you read it before you replied.

 

[Goro]

You should be good to go then. But still, goin into this eyes open. Medical school is a furnace, and I've seen it break even healthy students. The #1 reason my school loses students to withdrawal, dismissal or LOA is to unresolved mental health issues.

 

[Gallivant]

You should be good to go then. But still, goin into this eyes open. Medical school is a furnace, and I've seen it break even healthy students. The #1 reason my school loses students to withdrawal, dismissal or LOA is to unresolved mental health issues.

I feel i'm ready for med school. I want to be a hospitalist and maybe sub specialize one day. Thanks goro for your help!

 

[Steve H]

OP I've got the same amount of W's. Also, our stats are nearly identical. I've been accepted to two schools so far and I have some interviews coming this month. Honestly, I don't think W's are a big issue. Just be prepared to answer questions about why they are on your transcript.