B grades in post-bacc, should I send grade update to other schools?

[piotrkol1]

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I'm currently in the RFU BMS program. Obviously I'm focusing on getting an acceptance to CMS but I've also applied to a couple of other MD/DO schools as well. The BMS advisers are able to write a grade update letter to send out to other schools so that they can see our progress in the program. So far I've gotten a B in Medical Biochemistry and Clinical MCB, and then an A in an online health administration class. Would sending out this update do me more harm or good? I know a B isn't spectacular, but these are medical school courses after all. Based on the average exam scores my final grades are in line with the medical school students' average, if not slightly a tick above it, so I don't think there's any shame in that.

 

[863168]

@piotrkol1 I heard it's a hard program from our physiology professor who did their studies at RFU. Too bad most people don't know about it.

 

[21Rush12]

3.5 numerically isn’t stunning. I would hold off until you’re required to send the updates.

 

[GypsyHummus]

I hope you still have time to pull that GPA up. A 3.5 is very low in a post bacc like this. Schools expect you to Ace them, and get around a 3.7-3.8.

I would be looking into podiatry schools as well, I think they have one near you.

 

[Goro]

I'm currently in the RFU BMS program. Obviously I'm focusing on getting an acceptance to CMS but I've also applied to a couple of other MD/DO schools as well. The BMS advisers are able to write a grade update letter to send out to other schools so that they can see our progress in the program. So far I've gotten a B in Medical Biochemistry and Clinical MCB, and then an A in an online health administration class. Would sending out this update do me more harm or good? I know a B isn't spectacular, but these are medical school courses after all. Based on the average exam scores my final grades are in line with the medical school students' average, if not slightly a tick above it, so I don't think there's any shame in that.

Two courses post-bac , and one of them a B, is nothing that will make you a more attractive candidate. You should be aceing your post-bac.

 

[piotrkol1]

Actually I guess I should clarify that this is a SMP, not post-bac. Its graduate coursework including classes with medical students.

@piotrkol1 I heard it's a hard program from our physiology professor who did their studies at RFU. Too bad most people don't know about it.

The exams are stressful but its doable. There weren't many other programs I found like this one that have good linkage to the medical school.