Am I on the right track?

[fun1nth3sun]

Hello everyone,

I am a community college student and I want to transfer to the Medical technology program at umbc.

Right now, I am on my 3rd semester. I am planning to apply for Spring admission.

My first semester I had a 3.23 gpa, then I had a 2.68 (Had a couple of disappointing low B`s that turned into C`s at the last minute

And this semester, i believe I can get a gpa of 3.35-3.5, depending
Also, I took several honors classes that I have gotten A`s and B`s in...I am also in the Honors program.

So my overall gpa would be in the range of like 3.1-3.25 ishh

My high school gpa was 3.6 and SAT score was 1500
I had a 570 on Math SAT subject test
and 590 on Chemistry SAT subject test

What are my chances of getting accepted to umbc?

I know a 3.5 is generally recommended,, but I have a couple C`s and those C`s bring down your gpa so bad..

Also, I held a job thoughout my freshmen yet at college..Would I be able to indicate my struggles with balancing out school and work in my essay?


Volunteer at hospital for 1 year
Honors Program graduate at community college
I plan to volunteer at a homeless shelter for a year
I plan to gain clinical experience as a medical technologist for one year ( if I get into the Med tech program)
I plan to do at least 2 semesters of research


Do you think that If I retake my SAT and do really well (1700 or above) that I could possibly have a higher chance of getting in to UMBC..even with my barely 3.2 gpa?

I was going to apply early decision,,,but since my gpa is so low,, I will wait until I finish my 4th semester to give my self a chance to bring my gpa up. I will also be taking harder courses, so It will give me a chance to prove my self.

Also, Am I on the right track?
Can I still bounce back from my pathetic gpa?
Should I retake courses I got a C in?
With a 30 MCAT and if I can get my gpa up to 3.5..can I get into any MD programs?

I do not mind if I do not go to a top 20 school.
Obviously those are reach school for me anyways.

Any thoughts would be appreciated

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[thetugboat]

the general consensus is to not take med school pre req's from community colleges. If I were you I would get into a university and then take all your pre req's (if you took them already then take them again).

 

[fun1nth3sun]

the general consensus is to not take med school pre req's from community colleges. If I were you I would get into a university and then take all your pre req's (if you took them already then take them again).

That`s what I plan on doing. I am just trying to finish up my associates and then transfer, so I can possibly get a research type job in the future.