balancing mcat studying with post-bacc

[lazyindy]

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Hi everyone,

I graduated this may from undergrad with a low GPA: 3.45 and sci gpa: 3.35 🙁 . I will be starting my post-bacc this fall at Hofstra University enrolled in 15 credits (all science courses) in order to raise my gpa. I have been studying for the MCAT for roughly about a month now. I am nowhere close to being ready at this point and so I will postpone my test date to October. The problem is I don't know if I am taking on too much of a load for myself or if I will burn out. I am really motivated but just wanted input of people that have successfully completed semesters with A's with serious mcat studying.

 

[baxt1412]

Just have to be efficient and know that this is all temporary.

 

[lazyindy]

I am having second thoughts about even attempting the post-bacc at this point. I feel I can do really well on the MCAT if I solely deidcate the next 2 months to it and hopefully reach mid 30's. What's weighing me down is my GPA and that its too low for MD programs. I don't know how much a high MCAT will help me with a 3.45 honestly?

 

[Greasy Pete]

3.45 is literally totally fine if you have a high mcat. Don't get caught up in the hype.

 

[Greasy Pete]

im guessing Hofstras postbac costs thousands and thousands of dollars. that money would be better spent on one of those Mcat bootcamps or whatever.

 

[lazyindy]

im guessing Hofstras postbac costs thousands and thousands of dollars. that money would be better spent on one of those Mcat bootcamps or whatever.

Yes it is very expensive and will cause me to accumulate debt even though my undergrad institution was cheap. I sort of slacked off in undergrad and I take full responsibility for it but I have picked it up and received straight A's in my last semester. I am a good test-taker so I believe I can do well given serious dedication. But then again wouldn't a higher GPA only help or it won't make that much of a difference?