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Hello All,
I have graduated with a bachelors in cellular and molecular science, with a overall GPA of 2.68, in June of 2015. I have been lurking on this forum for a very long time now. I've gotten more tips from this forum then I have from advisors, so that's why I would like to ask you guys for advice.
I'm taking the MCAT around May of 2016. I have not taken Orgo 2, and did poorly in Orgo one as well as physics. At this point I'm not planning on applying to med school anytime soon, but I do need to set a future plan to go by. Here's what I have come up with after all the information I have gathered:
1. Focus on studying for MCAT. Take it when I feel ready, getting the best score on practice tests that I would like. (most likely may 2016)
2. Retake some classes (physics, organic 1), and take organic 2. During Fall 2016-Spring 2017. Ace them. Can I just take these specific classes as a post-bac, or do I need to apply into a postbac program? Can I take these classes at school that was not the school I graduated from? (little confused about this one)
3. Start applying to SMP programs that take those with 2.7 GPA around december of 2016 (counting on a High MCAT/good LOR/good EC to help me get in). Get my application in the pool, and have all materials submitted by may 2017.
4. SMP program one year (2017-2018). Apply to med schools afterwards.
I already have good EC/LOR ready. Will be building on those more while working to get my GPA up. I do work as a full-time phlebotomist at MH, and will continue to do so while taking post-bacc classes. Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
I have graduated with a bachelors in cellular and molecular science, with a overall GPA of 2.68, in June of 2015. I have been lurking on this forum for a very long time now. I've gotten more tips from this forum then I have from advisors, so that's why I would like to ask you guys for advice.
I'm taking the MCAT around May of 2016. I have not taken Orgo 2, and did poorly in Orgo one as well as physics. At this point I'm not planning on applying to med school anytime soon, but I do need to set a future plan to go by. Here's what I have come up with after all the information I have gathered:
1. Focus on studying for MCAT. Take it when I feel ready, getting the best score on practice tests that I would like. (most likely may 2016)
2. Retake some classes (physics, organic 1), and take organic 2. During Fall 2016-Spring 2017. Ace them. Can I just take these specific classes as a post-bac, or do I need to apply into a postbac program? Can I take these classes at school that was not the school I graduated from? (little confused about this one)
3. Start applying to SMP programs that take those with 2.7 GPA around december of 2016 (counting on a High MCAT/good LOR/good EC to help me get in). Get my application in the pool, and have all materials submitted by may 2017.
4. SMP program one year (2017-2018). Apply to med schools afterwards.
I already have good EC/LOR ready. Will be building on those more while working to get my GPA up. I do work as a full-time phlebotomist at MH, and will continue to do so while taking post-bacc classes. Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
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