I'm a rising senior at a top 10 private univ., and I'm struggling over whether to apply to med school. My GPA is pretty low, but I am planning to take at least a year off to work/get a masters before applying. Currently I'm at a 3.426 cumulative with a 3.3 science, but I also have a couple of C grades (one in math one in Chem) and another C+ also in math. (I had a long term illness that contributed to two of those C's, not sure if that matters). I have a double major in bio and hist with a minor in chem. I have good LOR's and great extracurriculars with leadership, and pretty good laboratory and clinical experience. I got a 33 MCAT. I really want to go to my state's flagship med school, where my grandad and a lot of friends have gone, but I don't know if it's possible since I don't quite have the 3.6 that everyone says is so vital. Any input would be appreciated; I'm especially considering doing an SMP or postbac to help bring my grades up.
