Advice on approach for low sci gpa

[ReformedHF]

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I am thinking about moving toward a medical career after 5 years in the corporate world. I have a 3.5 gpa in engineering from an ivy.

My problem is that I have taken some of the science reqs as an undergrad, but didn't take them very seriously (I was a comp sci major, I took them when I was 19 and lazy, etc). Basically my science GPA excluding any comp sci classes is a 3.24 thanks largely to a B in calc 3, B- in calc 2, and a C+ in calc 3 (these were accelerated calc classes). Take those three out and I have a 3.55 in the chem/phys/stats classes I took.

I am confident that I can do better than this if i were to retake the classes (my gpa has an upward trend overall). Overall in pure reqs, I just need to take Chem 2, Orgo 1/2, bio 1/2, and all labs.

The other part of the puzzle is that I am a strong standardized test taker (1600 on SATs, 760 on GMATs). Assuming I can do very well in a post bacc program and on my MCATs, what should I do to maximize chances of getting into the best med med school I can? Should I retake my Calc classes? How do admissions officers look at significant improvement in post bacc program? Should I just make my own program at a state school in my area?

 

[deleted248403]

I'm not sure calc is counted in a sci GPA - not sure tho.

3.55 is fine for a scGPA

Get the pre-reqs done and then apply!

 

[Hindiana_Jones]

calc II and III do count for your science GPA for allopathic schools. No math class after calc III (it may be 2) counts for your osteopathic science GPA. No need to retake these classes, just do well in the pre-reqs you already have to take, and try to get your science GPA as high as possible, at 3.5 or greater would be ideal.

As for your own program or a specific program, someone else has to answer this. I know some programs like Bryn Mawr (I can't spell) have VERY high acceptance rates. To go to the BEST medical school, well, you'll need a great MCAT, volunteer experience, research/poster presentation or even a publication and some other X factor.

 

[PunkmedGirl]

Math is not included in osteopathic science GPA.