BCPM gpa and C's

[River Rat]

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Hey guys,

i was doing some calculation of my gpa before applying this cycle...and I was wondering if adcoms were lenient on a C here or there on the application. I got C's in both organic chemistrys, and B's in both gen chemistrys (I guess it goes to show I'm not very good at chemistry), but I got A's in everything else relating to Biology, Math and Physics and most geneds (English, philosophy etc.). Right now, my sci. gpa's only about a 3.38, my cumulative gpa about a 3.45 (messed up pretty badly freshman year in addition to the C's in organic chemistry sophomore year), but I've been working hard since then and I'm expecting it to raise to a 3.45/3.55 after this semester.

Are adcoms forgiving of an apparant weakness in a subject, in my case, chemistry? Or are they going to punish me for not being wellrounded?
Are they observant of upward trends in GPAs?
should I wait until next year to apply and boost my GPAs even higher?

sorry, i know i'm not in that bad of a position, and a 3.4 is plenty to work with. just getting a little freaked out before the whole application process.

 

[tmarsh]

If you have 30+ MCAT you can still get in. C's in not one but both Orgo classes will cause some room for doubt and will probably be brought up at an interview.

 

[tinkerbelle]

Yes, they will pay attention to upward trends and yes, cccasional C's are ok. I had a few C's (stupid organic chemistry 😡 ) and my gpa was similar to yours. I still had multiple acceptances, so you should be ok as long as the rest of your application is decent 🙂

 

[june_sp]

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[crys20]

I have like the same situation as you; applying here with a 3.45 sci/3.56 cum with 3 C's & a D my frosh yr but a 3.85 or so my soph and junior year. People on here will tell you a variety of things, no one really knows anything for sure though so take it all with a grain of salt. All you can really do is apply. But yes I think you def have a good shot at allo schools, probably most likely your state schools...Yes they like upward trends and no I definately would not wait another year unless you aspire to go to a top-10/20 school. Of course you didn't say your MCAT...if it's 30+ then that gives you a lot better of a chance obviously but you know that...Good luck! 🙂

 

[tinkerbelle]

Tinkerbelle, if you don't mind me asking..where did you get accepted to? My scores aren't that impressive so I'd like to take a shot at those schools myself!

Maryland, Penn State, NYMC, Drexel, USUHS

You could also consider these schools since these are places that granted me interviews: Duke, Gtown, Temple, EVMS, Tulane, Rochester

 

[microgin]

I have a C+ and a C respectively in the two semesters of Orgo lecture (3cr each), but got an A and an A- respectively in the two semesters of Orgo lab (2cr each). Unfortunately at my undergrad university, the lectures and labs are not averaged, since if they were, I wouldn't even be posting right now. Has anyone ever had the suggestion made to retake Orgo either while still in school or post-graduation or is this too much effort that can be used to improve one's app in other ways? Opinions??

 

[River Rat]

I have like the same situation as you; applying here with a 3.45 sci/3.56 cum with 3 C's & a D my frosh yr but a 3.85 or so my soph and junior year. People on here will tell you a variety of things, no one really knows anything for sure though so take it all with a grain of salt. All you can really do is apply. But yes I think you def have a good shot at allo schools, probably most likely your state schools...Yes they like upward trends and no I definately would not wait another year unless you aspire to go to a top-10/20 school. Of course you didn't say your MCAT...if it's 30+ then that gives you a lot better of a chance obviously but you know that...Good luck! 🙂

i just took the mcat this month. it didn't make me feel too good about myself. i guess all i can do is just wait till the scores come out and see what i should do from there.

thanks guys.