Any Hope?

[wiz1810]

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Ok so here is my situation,I've had bad luck since I started college. My freshmen year was my first year back at school after my father had passed away the winter before. I went in as I was living for the first time in a single parent family and my life was really hectic I really couldnt focus on school. Needless to say my grades were horrendous I'm not posting specifics but think the worst. I came back 2nd year hoping to do better and devote myself to school but then my mother was laid off from her nursing job of 14 years,my family was in a bad situation and on the verge of foreclosure and I started working 30-40 hrs a week to help out this cut into my school work as well and although I did slightly better it was still really bad. My question is is there coming back from a bad gpa in circumstances like this? I know I have the ability to do well and this semester I am devoting myself completely to school but is that enough or should I give up on being an M.D?

 

[Scottydsntkno15]

If you want something bad enough in your life, continue to fight for it. Your circumstances are most unfortunate (I apologize for your loss), but keep in mind that in the end, you will be a stronger person.

 

[wiz1810]

thank you for your kind words. I know I have what it takes but will medical schools take my situation into account if they see an upwards trend or after 3 semesters of bad grades am I too far gone

 

[omgyou8myrice]

Your college career is still young, this is definitely something you can overcome. Good luck and sorry to hear about what you've gone through

 

[wiz1810]

Does anyone know if medical schools actually consider circumstances like this or is that just something they say

 

[deleted357625]

Ok so here is my situation,I've had bad luck since I started college. My freshmen year was my first year back at school after my father had passed away the winter before. I went in as I was living for the first time in a single parent family and my life was really hectic I really couldnt focus on school. Needless to say my grades were horrendous I'm not posting specifics but think the worst. I came back 2nd year hoping to do better and devote myself to school but then my mother was laid off from her nursing job of 14 years,my family was in a bad situation and on the verge of foreclosure and I started working 30-40 hrs a week to help out this cut into my school work as well and although I did slightly better it was still really bad. My question is is there coming back from a bad gpa in circumstances like this? I know I have the ability to do well and this semester I am devoting myself completely to school but is that enough or should I give up on being an M.D?

Yes there is hope, basically have the right EC's and grades can be fixed, there's post-bacc.

EC's + post-bacc i think you should be fine, and if you think you will be able to retake any classes you did horrible in to show you really can handle it.
Yes medical school is competitive, but there is always a chance for someone to get accepted, not saying it's easy, but it's not impossible...

 

[CoolWhipp]

Think of how many premeds share your story, not many right? You went through something that few your age can relate to. You are still here. You high expectations of yourself, because there is some part of you that knows you can make it. Listen that voice. Becoming a doctor is a huge feat, but it is attainable.

The trick is, you don't think about the doctorate now.

Today you don't have to be worry about all that. All you have to think about is what you have to do now. Lay today's brick as best as you possibly can, and tomorrow lay another. Soon you will have a wall.

 

[wiz1810]

thanks I just hope medical schools feel the same way

 

[wiz1810]

I just don't really know where to go from here I don't know what my next step should be

 

[underscore]

Your next step is to work your ass off. Did you really need us to tell you that? You have an explanation for your grades - show a positive trend, and you'll be fine.

Consider D.O. also, not just M.D.!