Alpert Medical school requires B or higher...help?

[paul2752]

I have been compiling a list of med schools that accept international students, and put Alpert Med school in the list a while ago.

Today I went to the website again, and now it says B or higher grades are required for bio classes. I have C- in cell bio, and our school doesn't allow a grade replacement.

Have I completely lost a chance to apply there in the future?

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[777137]

Call and ask, but my guess is yes

 

[ChrisMack390]

Can't you get a better grade in some other bio class? Not cell biology, but molecular bio or immunology or whatever?

 

[LizzyM]

"two courses with a grade of B or higher, covering cell biology and genetics (lab experience is highly recommended)"

Retake cell bio in the summer at another school if your school won't let you retake (replacement isn't essential, just a grade of B or better in two biology classes). Did you take an Intro Bio I and II sequence and score B or better in both? I'd think that would be enough provided Intro I and II cover cell biology and genetics.

 

[ditritium monoxide]

Why apply there, especially with the concern you gave? About half of their class is from their bs/md program. Maybe replace it with another school.

 

[paul2752]

I placed out of intro bio classes with AP credits. Maybe I can take other upper bio classes and do well.

 

[LizzyM]

Why apply there, especially with the concern you gave?

Because options are very limited for international students.

 

[JustaDO]

 

[paul2752]

Why apply there, especially with the concern you gave? About half of their class is from their bs/md program. Maybe replace it with another school.

Wrong, the websits says 33% come from PLME.