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[ucrs]

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I really want to go into podiatry but am afraid that my GPA isn't high enough. I am graduating this year and haven't taken the mcats. I was just wondering if anyone or if you know anyone that got accepted to podiatry school with a GPA under 3.0? and what is a good score on the MCATs for Podiatry school. Oh...and how competitive is it to get into these schools? thanks in advance.

 

[MRQUTTEGRAD2006]

I really want to go into podiatry but am afraid that my GPA isn't high enough. I am graduating this year and haven't taken the mcats. I was just wondering if anyone or if you know anyone that got accepted to podiatry school with a GPA under 3.0? and what is a good score on the MCATs for Podiatry school. Oh...and how competitive is it to get into these schools? thanks in advance.

ucrs,
I recently got accepted to OCPM with just under a 3.0 GPA. I took the DAT and not the MCAT(wont be able to apply to chicago). I know a friend that got a 24 on his MCAT and got in as well. We both got interviews to basically every school we applied to. I have taken several upper division classes, that first and second year students take, during my undergraduate that admissions said they look highly on. In conclusion, don't let your grades make the decision. If you really want to become a Podiatrist you can. I suggest you apply and then dominate your interview and you will have a good chance. Hope this helps.

 

[ucrs]

ucrs,
I recently got accepted to OCPM with just under a 3.0 GPA. I took the DAT and not the MCAT(wont be able to apply to chicago). I know a friend that got a 24 on his MCAT and got in as well. We both got interviews to basically every school we applied to. I have taken several upper division classes, that first and second year students take, during my undergraduate that admissions said they look highly on. In conclusion, don't let your grades make the decision. If you really want to become a Podiatrist you can. I suggest you apply and then dominate your interview and you will have a good chance. Hope this helps.

thanks for the reply....what upper division classes are you referring to? like Pchem and upper division classes for science major? Sorry for all the questions, my BS will be in Sociology so....

 

[MRQUTTEGRAD2006]

thanks for the reply....what upper division classes are you referring to? like Pchem and upper division classes for science major? Sorry for all the questions, my BS will be in Sociology so....

Hey no problem, that is what this forum is for. I will graduate with a biomedical science degree under the college of Health Science.(basically a human biology degree with minor in chemistry). I took upper division Biochemistry,Human Anatomy,Human Microbiology, Human Physiology,Human Pathology, Pharmacology, Molecular Pathology, might take gross lab this spring. How does you science GPA look? You may want to consider picking up a biochem or anatomy and physiology class before you graduate. I know most of these classes are taught first year in Pod school. Because of my lower GPA, I am guessing that by taking these classes and doing volunteer work allowed me to at least get interviews. Let me know if you have any more questions.

 

[scpod]

I really want to go into podiatry but am afraid that my GPA isn't high enough. I am graduating this year and haven't taken the mcats. I was just wondering if anyone or if you know anyone that got accepted to podiatry school with a GPA under 3.0? and what is a good score on the MCATs for Podiatry school. Oh...and how competitive is it to get into these schools? thanks in advance.

From looking at the individual websites, a lot of schools seem to have suggested GPAs of 3.0, but that indicates to me that they will accept people who have a lower GPA if they have other merits. At least one site, though, lists their minimum GPA as a 2.75. I've seen another site that seems to have a minimum science GPA, but doesn't really talk about an overall GPA. Just keep in mind that there are a lot of other things that they look at: volunteer and work experience, community service, letters of recommendation, etc. So...you can be a little low in one are and still make up for it in others. What is you GPA like in your last 60 hours of classes? Is it on an upward trend? A lot of people will look at that as a good indicator.

Good Luck!

 

[UofT-Girl]

is there a way to find out how many applications each school gets, and how many are actually accepted?

 

[drbeesh]

is there a way to find out how many applications each school gets, and how many are actually accepted?

you can call the schools directly....I can't comment for every school but i can definately do so for OCPM...if you are invited to an interview then they usually want you and they feel you have the credentials...like they won't waste your time...and would even offer you admission on the Day of...so unless you really bomb your interview or offend someone or anything extreme like that...then pretty much only then will you not be granted admissions...

 

[Willcott]

ucrs,
I recently got accepted to OCPM with just under a 3.0 GPA. I took the DAT and not the MCAT(wont be able to apply to chicago). I know a friend that got a 24 on his MCAT and got in as well. We both got interviews to basically every school we applied to. I have taken several upper division classes, that first and second year students take, during my undergraduate that admissions said they look highly on. In conclusion, don't let your grades make the decision. If you really want to become a Podiatrist you can. I suggest you apply and then dominate your interview and you will have a good chance. Hope this helps.

Hi MRQUTTEGRAD2006,
Thank you for your informative posts. I have recently applied to OCPM myself and have an interview scheduled for Dec. 2nd. However, I have yet to take the DAT and I am curious as to what an acceptable score is. If you don't mind telling, what did you get on your DAT (overall and the various sections)? OCPM is my first choice; I'm going to do my best on the DAT, but I would like to know what to shoot for. Thanks again.

 

[ucrs]

Hi MRQUTTEGRAD2006,
Thank you for your informative posts. I have recently applied to OCPM myself and have an interview scheduled for Dec. 2nd. However, I have yet to take the DAT and I am curious as to what an acceptable score is. If you don't mind telling, what did you get on your DAT (overall and the various sections)? OCPM is my first choice; I'm going to do my best on the DAT, but I would like to know what to shoot for. Thanks again.

hey willcott,
If you don't mind, what were your stats like? i totally understand if you don't wanna share that info.
and one more question, why aren't you taking the MCATs? Is taking the DAT as good as the MCATs? and do you have to have the prereqs done by the time you apply? I actually spoke with the dean and she stated that they sorta preferred the MCATs over any other tests. i was just currious of what you have heard. thanks and good luck on your interview.

 

[Willcott]

hey willcott,
If you don't mind, what were your stats like? i totally understand if you don't wanna share that info.
and one more question, why aren't you taking the MCATs? Is taking the DAT as good as the MCATs? and do you have to have the prereqs done by the time you apply? I actually spoke with the dean and she stated that they sorta preferred the MCATs over any other tests. i was just currious of what you have heard. thanks and good luck on your interview.

Hi ucrs,
My overall undergrad gpa is 3.65 and my science gpa is 3.36. I have a BA in English Lit with minors in chemistry and sociology. A little over 10 years ago, I attended college as an immature hedonist; subsequently my gpa was around 1.8 for 60 credits (which took me about 3.5 years to amass). I quit to join the Army. My grades following my enlistment were much improved to say the least and I think it is for this reason that the admission folks have so far looked past my earlier grades. Besides that, my early foray into college included little science and many 100 level sociology and bowling classes, so any indication of my science aptitude must necessarily come from the recent past.
I have decided to take the DAT in lieu of the MCAT for multiple reasons. For one, I can take it just about any day of the year, so I would be able to start school a year earlier than I might otherwise. With work, a full-time course load, a wedding, and a honeymoon baby, any attempts to accomplish a standardized test would have been junior varsity, at best. When I spoke with the Dean of Admissions, she asked why I had not taken the MCAT. I responded with the reasons above, but the fact that the question came up indicates to me a preference over the DAT. But, if the DAT is acceptable for admission to OCPM, then this is all I'm really concerned about. If the availability of scholarship money were to depend on posting an MCAT score, then I may consider taking it. Otherwise, I'm just happy to avoid preparing for an arduous, butt-dragging test while dodging various liquid/solid projectile from our new little man.
To answer your question about the completion of pre-requisites before application, I have to say that I'm not sure because I completed them this past summer.
I hope this post has been helpful, hopefully half as helpful as all of the information I've taken from the other members of this forum. Information and encouragement are the reasons SDN is so great, so thanks for the kind wishes and keep the dialogue going. Take care.