my cumulative gpa is 2.2, and I have not taken Organic Chemisty, Biochemistry or Physics, and I have not written the MCATS yet either, what Post Bacc programs do you think I should be applying to in the US?
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None, you should just register at a state school and take classes toward a 2nd bachelors.
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werd Formal post baccs with linkages most likely won't accept you with a GPA that low
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Agree with the posters above. No formal program will have you. Take classes at your old undergrad.
For that matter, make sure you seriously consider the timeline here before you start at all. The average MD matriculant has a 3.6 and a 31 on the MCAT, the average DO matriculant has a 3.4 and a 28 on the MCAT. Starting from a 2.2, even if you've completely fixed your problem you're looking at probably 3 years of education (full time) before you can start medical school. And at the end of those 3 years is the MCAT which you could very well fail despite having otherwise turned your life around. Is it really worth it?
For that matter, make sure you seriously consider the timeline here before you start at all. The average MD matriculant has a 3.6 and a 31 on the MCAT, the average DO matriculant has a 3.4 and a 28 on the MCAT. Starting from a 2.2, even if you've completely fixed your problem you're looking at probably 3 years of education (full time) before you can start medical school. And at the end of those 3 years is the MCAT which you could very well fail despite having otherwise turned your life around. Is it really worth it?
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Get a second bachelors in chemistry or biology and get between a 3.5-4.0 GPA. Then score well on the MCATs. Try to get some research or clinical experience during this transition and you will be a borderline candidate. You may still have to go to an SMP, which case I would recommend University of Cincinnati.
Seriously, medical school really isn't for slacker. you will need to make an incredible commitment for about three years to just be borderline competitive. I would consider becoming a PA or a nurse prac. The DPN is going to have a lot of future powers as a primary care provider thus might be a very rewarding career in your case.
