BCPM vs Overall GPA

[Mark0Polo]

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[einsteinm]

Both GPA's are solid. They really won't hurt or help you. IMO, sGPA being higher indicates that you can probably handle science classes (like the ones you'd take in medical school) but the MCAT will be the ultimate barometer.

 

[justin1390]

When I applied, they were very interested in my sGPA and MCAT. As einsteinm already stated, both your GPAs are actually pretty good. I don't think many schools are going to care that you have a lower cumulative if you perform well on the MCAT. Study hard.

 

[GrapesofRath]

You're fine. Your MCAT score will dictate where you apply and your success this cycle not the fact your cumulative GPA is lower than your science GPA when both are above the average MD matriculant.

 

[Mark0Polo]

Sorry if the question was a bit neurotic. It's just that I'm an Asian from California so I just assume that my stats need to be a bit higher than the average matriculant, which causes me to stress about how this will impact my chances. But thanks to everyone for your answers!

 

[Follow_my_blog]

Based on my interviewing experiences, it seemed like they were interested in both GPAs equally, but like everyone else said, your GPAs are great!

 

[Goro]

Chill. Your numbers are fine.

Hi SDN,

I have a question about the 2 different kinds of GPAs. My sGPA is currently a 3.82 whereas my cGPA is sitting at around 3.71. I know my cGPA is at or slightly below average for many medical schools but will MD schools put more weight on my sGPA? I've searched through many different threads and most people seem to have higher cGPAs than sGPAs. I'm wondering if this will impact me negatively or positively since my cGPA is a bit on the lower side when compared to my sGPA.