Any Advice for me?

[ROCKet_gurly]

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Hi Guys,
I was wondering if anybody else out there is in the same predicament that I'm in or has been there. Is anybody else finding themselves getting high A's and B's in their non-science classes but getting C-D's in their science classes. My problem is yes, I usually do have all A's in anything that is not science related but my interest lies in the sciences. My grades are not going to be compettive at all it looks like. I still have 2 more years of college possibly 3 but I don't think my science GPA is going to be good at all judging by the way things are going.
Do you think that having a good MCAT score and volunteer experience would even make a difference with a low science GPA. Thanks in advance for any help or advice you can give me!!

 

[UCLAMAN]

A good mcat score should make up for a low science gpa. Well.....within reason at least. I doubt a great mcat score(ie 35+) will make up for a 1.5 science gpa. Then again...I dunno, maybe it will.

Perhaps you should assess why you are doing so poorly in yor science classes. Is it because you don't understand stuff? Bad test taker? etc? I am asking because if you are doing poorly in your science classes it may be difficult for you to score high on the mcat considering the physical science and bio sections go over topics most of your pre-med core classes have covered(albeit, not in as much detail). If you are struggling with the science basics then you may very well find yourself struggling on the mcat as well.

So analyze why you are struggling so much in your science classes.

 

[DrMom]

UCLAMAN is right. You need to assess why your science scores are low. Keep in mind that the vast majority of med school classes are sciences.

 

[Mike59]

Also realize that your science classes are counted separately on AMCAS. Most schools will compare applicants based on the nonscience GPA and science GPA. You need to ensure that both are as high as possible.

 

[ItNeverEnds]

In addition to the comments made above, I recommend that you assess your study technique(s). Many students are capable of comprehending the information but use inadequate study methods. Maybe you should meet with a pre-med advisor and ask him/her which study method works best given the nature of your courses.