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[priam18]

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Hi guys, just found this website a few hours ago and have been hooked ever since. Super helpful info/comments, thanks all!

Now, my situation:

I'm a rising senior (will graduate Spring '06), psych major, and looking for some input. Currently, my GPA is a 2.5. Freshman year, I entered college at relatively young age and seriously messed up. I have taken most of my reqs, leaving only Orgo, and another Bio course. In addition, I have just begun studying for the MCATS and with prelim feedback, I'm sure I can do very well in them. Hopefully spending more time studying (plan on hour each day during college) will increase my score.

As for extracuricculars, I have interned at a world renowned autism clinic, volunteered at a mental institution and rehab center, am president of a student health resource network on campus, president of another campus club, and have authored/collaborated with several psychology professors on research articles. The only ugh factor I can think of in my stats is this GPA.

So, I was thinking instead of taking the rest of my reqs this year, I should focus on increasing the overall GPA instead. I've planned it out and can pull a 3.0 if I overpoint for the year. What're thoughts on taking these courses at a community college? I've heard of post-bac programs specifically geared for medical students, but to be honest, I don't have much information on those either, since it doesn't seem as if my school offers them. However, if I did decide to not take the rest of my requirements this year, this would mean I'd delay when I took my MCATS also. How would the admissions people view this year-long wait? Although it would give me more time to study...

Thanks in advance

 

[Nate]

Since you have an upward trend and you can pull your GPA up over the 3.0 mark I think that with a solid MCAT score you will be competitive. On your applications you should continue to be candid and admit that you screwed up in the beginning due to immaturity and since have been able to pull it together and focus. Talk about the lessons that you have learned and how you have grown. Honest and mature essays will win over lame excuses any day in my opinion. As for community college: if you can finish up in your university or retake the classes there you should but don't sweat community college too much if that’s the most reasonable option. It isn't "ideal" according to some people but it counts and what is more important is that final GPA number. Good luck

 

[Buckeye(OH)]

Hi guys, just found this website a few hours ago and have been hooked ever since. Super helpful info/comments, thanks all!

Now, my situation:

I'm a rising senior (will graduate Spring '06), psych major, and looking for some input. Currently, my GPA is a 2.5. Freshman year, I entered college at relatively young age and seriously messed up. I have taken most of my reqs, leaving only Orgo, and another Bio course. In addition, I have just begun studying for the MCATS and with prelim feedback, I'm sure I can do very well in them. Hopefully spending more time studying (plan on hour each day during college) will increase my score.

As for extracuricculars, I have interned at a world renowned autism clinic, volunteered at a mental institution and rehab center, am president of a student health resource network on campus, president of another campus club, and have authored/collaborated with several psychology professors on research articles. The only ugh factor I can think of in my stats is this GPA.

So, I was thinking instead of taking the rest of my reqs this year, I should focus on increasing the overall GPA instead. I've planned it out and can pull a 3.0 if I overpoint for the year. What're thoughts on taking these courses at a community college? I've heard of post-bac programs specifically geared for medical students, but to be honest, I don't have much information on those either, since it doesn't seem as if my school offers them. However, if I did decide to not take the rest of my requirements this year, this would mean I'd delay when I took my MCATS also. How would the admissions people view this year-long wait? Although it would give me more time to study...

Thanks in advance

Im not one to blow smoke, so I won't. You aren't in the greatest shape. You have a long road ahead of you with a ****-ton of 'what-if's

You most definately need a solid, solid MCRAP score. With that said, please, please dont just run around saying, if I get a good MCRAP score I will get in. People that do this dont end up studying enough, and then they can't figure out why they didnt gain admission anywhere.

 

[fleur531]

I think you should be alright!!!🙂.. Remember, just hang in there!!.... the worst that can happen when you apply is that you won't get in.. but even if you don't get in the first time, just reapply!.. Many of the doctors that I know got in after they applied for the second time. I have heard that medical schools even show preference to reapplicants for their determination. Also, it seems that you have made a drastic improvement and the adcoms will definitely take that into account. In addition, you have strong extra curriculars which show that you are a well rounded person that just had a bit of a tough time at first but got back up again.. Wish you all the best!!! I am sure you will be fine!!!🙂