Hi all,
I was hoping to pick your brain about what you think about my application to special masters programs. My stats are thus: cGPA 2.97 and MCAT 522 (130,130,130,132). My EC's are: 6 months as a part time research lab assistant (400 hours), author of 1 article in an undergraduate neuroscience journal at my uni, 100 hours shadowing, recently started working as a medical scribe (200 hours so far).
The programs i'm applying to are: BU, Georgetown, Temple, Tufts, EVMS, Case Western, Brown, Rutgers.
My main concern is that my sub 3.0 GPA will raise some flags during the process, however I have shown great improvement recently, achieving excellent grades in the past year. I am hoping my high MCAT will make up for my low GPA, but I am still worried. I have stressed my academic growth and reflection towards the medical profession through my personal statement and letters of recommendations. My question is: do you think the programs i'm applying to will be willing to overlook my low GPA, or should I apply to some safety schools who would be more willing to accept me? Any comments would be appreciated.
