Am I Toast?

[ASUHOPEFUL]

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First off thanks for reading this I know its kind of long but I appreciate it. Here is my situation I have always wanted to be a doctor I know you might always hear this but I say this from the bottom of my heart. The problem is I never thought I had what it takes to become a Doctor. Well I have had a storied life i've seen a lot and been through a lot in my life. Things from death's of family, drugs, no father around, I was raised by my mother and my step father who was a drug dealer. I have been around gangs, it has just been tough and sometimes had me looking down on life in a very negative, bitter way. This all changed one day I am young 22 years old but I was forced to grow up very young. When I was 18 years old I found out I was having a son. I wanted to be a man and be there for mine unlike my father so I dropped out of school got a job and got into the family mode. I ended up getting my GED and going to college and from the point of having my son I decided I am going for my dream I am going to make something of myself. It didn't go as I planned at first, I dropped my first semester due to very personal family issues when I went back the next semester it was halted by the death of my grandfather who I was close to and I took it very hard. Well I am now a junior I started my freshman year with a 1.0 gpa devastatingly low. It is now at a high 3.4 almost 3.5. It has been a hard road to get here especially considering I am working full time and taking care of my son. Here is the deal I have 8 W's and almost a 3.5 from my story do you think I still have a chance or am I through? I would appreciate any input please

 

[Lokhtar]

You have a good shot. Did you get that 3.4 by retaking grades and replacing older bad ones or does that GPA include all grades counted? If its the former, you may not be competitive for allopathic schools, if its the latter, you are probably good for allopathic schools. By your rate of improvement, if you can get up to a 3.6+, you'll be fine.

 

[chad5871]

This thread belongs in the "What are my chances?" subforum.

I will move it there for you now. 🙂

 

[andrewnwi]

Sorry to hear man. I have been through quite a bumpy road myself. All I can say if persevere and give it all you got. Most of the time seeing an improvement in GPA shows a lot about a person. It shows that you have what it takes and want to do good. Like the previous guy said bust ass and get it as high as you can, rock the MCAT, and give it hell! You don't know exactly what will happen until it happens. Cause honestly, if I was to tell you right now I knew for sure that you wouldn't get in...would you really stop? I hope not! Cause who the hell am I? haha What I'm saying is just go for it.

 

[Mobius1985]

I agree. Depending on how you figured your GPA and how well you do on the MCAT, you will certainly have a shot at MD and/or DO medical schools. Your compelling story will get you consideration for the Ws on your record.

 

[ASUHOPEFUL]

I havent retaken any classes.​

 

[Mobius1985]

Have there been any "forgiven" grades erased from your transcript? If not, then you are good to go.

 

[John Banner]

Performance on the MCAT is going to be import for you. If you do well, a weaker academic record can be explained away by your additional responsibilities and challenges. If you score poorly on the MCAT it could serve to confirm in the committee's mind that you are not academically prepared.

Good Luck

 

[erotangos]

Go for it! Your unique experiences will definitely allow you to connect with people in a different way, and you have shown that you can handle a lot. As mentioned above, though, don't underestimate the importance of the MCATs.