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Advice about Post-bac

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Hey Guys and Gals,

I wanted to post this here, since I feel like I would be a non-trad student. I am currently in the last week or so of my undergraduate career. I was a Bio and History major with a minor in Chemistry, however due to the limited growth opportunities both academically and in research, I decided to speed the process of graduating by declaring solely the History Major and minor in Bio. I have the three years of sciences done Science GPA of 3.38, Overall 3.34. I have the required courses, minus organic II.
the purpose of this thread is to ask, whether I should do a postbac, take over some classes and some additional coursework and take the mcat, or just focus on taking OChem and the Mcat and then apply to a Post-bac?

thanks
 
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Hey Guys and Gals,

I wanted to post this here, since I feel like I would be a non-trad student. I am currently in the last week or so of my undergraduate career. I was a Bio and History major with a minor in Chemistry, however due to the limited growth opportunities both academically and in research, I decided to speed the process of graduating by declaring solely the History Major and minor in Bio. I have the three years of sciences done Science GPA of 3.38, Overall 3.34. I have the required courses, minus organic II.
the purpose of this thread is to ask, whether I should do a postbac, take over some classes and some additional coursework and take the mcat, or just focus on taking OChem and the Mcat and then apply to a Post-bac?

thanks

Are you trying to go M.D. or D.O?
M.D. - You're a little low on the GPAs, so a SMP might be beneficial.
D.O. - Your're fine. Take Orgo II and rock the MCAT. No post-bac necessary.