Can't find a program

[cmt2013]

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I am graduating in the spring next year with a degree in psychology. I currently have a 2.78 cumulative GPA. Not sure about my sciGPA but I'd guess 2.0.

I can't find a program that fits my needs. I have a low GPA but I've taken/attempted multiple science courses:

Bio 1 & 2
Gen Chem 1 & 2
Chemistry for nursing majors (my freshman year)
Another chemistry course that serves as an intro to gen chem
Anatomy

Since most programs either ask that
1.) you've completed little to no sciences and your GPA from your non-science degree is at least a 3.0
2.) have completed all prerequisites and have taken the MCAT (which I have not)

I can't find anything. Or maybe in my search, I've overlooked a program that I qualify for...any advice?

 

[chayo234]

I am graduating in the spring next year with a degree in psychology. I currently have a 2.78 cumulative GPA. Not sure about my sciGPA but I'd guess 2.0.

I can't find a program that fits my needs. I have a low GPA but I've taken/attempted multiple science courses:

Bio 1 & 2
Gen Chem 1 & 2
Chemistry for nursing majors (my freshman year)
Another chemistry course that serves as an intro to gen chem
Anatomy

Since most programs either ask that
1.) you've completed little to no sciences and your GPA from your non-science degree is at least a 3.0
2.) have completed all prerequisites and have taken the MCAT (which I have not)

I can't find anything. Or maybe in my search, I've overlooked a program that I qualify for...any advice?

With grades like that, you are most likely going to have to do a self-made post-bacc program at a large state school or possibly extension courses somewhere. Finish off your pre-reqs and re-do the science courses you did poorly in while keeping up with extra-curriculars.

Talk with your advisor about your future plans and possibly think about delaying your graduation if that will help. You haven't given much information and I am guessing this is a last-minute epiphany that a doctor is what you want to become. This is a long hard uphill road, really think about the pros/cons of following this pathway. Most likely 3-5 years before entering medical school.

I wish you luck.

 

[WorldChanger36]

Post bacc until UG grades are above 3.0. Be honest with yourself because you are looking at an insane amount of work to get your grades up, is this really what you want to do?

 

[deleted248403]

A C average in sciences doesn't bode well for being able to succeed in either the MCAT or med school

 

[cmt2013]

With grades like that, you are most likely going to have to do a self-made post-bacc program at a large state school or possibly extension courses somewhere. Finish off your pre-reqs and re-do the science courses you did poorly in while keeping up with extra-curriculars.

Talk with your advisor about your future plans and possibly think about delaying your graduation if that will help. You haven't given much information and I am guessing this is a last-minute epiphany that a doctor is what you want to become. This is a long hard uphill road, really think about the pros/cons of following this pathway. Most likely 3-5 years before entering medical school.

I wish you luck.

I talked to my advisor about delaying graduation but since my GPA has suffered, the university has prevented me for registering for science courses since that was what was dragging my GPA down. I've always entertained the idea of med school in my mind but now I'm serious about it. I've been dealing with health issues the past few years which has affected my performance in school.

I know I have a long road ahead of me, and I wish I didn't have this burning desire to be a physician (life would be so much easier!), but is it really too late to fix all those C's (and one D)?

 

[shulk]

You should calculate how many credits of As it will require to raise your science GPA to a 3.0. That should give you some idea of the time, effort, and money it will require. Then, it is up to you whether or not it is too late. This assumes that you will get only As of course, and considering your past performance that may or may not be a good assumption.

 

[chayo234]

I talked to my advisor about delaying graduation but since my GPA has suffered, the university has prevented me for registering for science courses since that was what was dragging my GPA down. I've always entertained the idea of med school in my mind but now I'm serious about it. I've been dealing with health issues the past few years which has affected my performance in school.

I know I have a long road ahead of me, and I wish I didn't have this burning desire to be a physician (life would be so much easier!), but is it really too late to fix all those C's (and one D)?

What are your extra-cirriculars like?

 

[cmt2013]

What are your extra-cirriculars like?

I work part time at an ICU unit as a patient care assistant. Before that, I was working at a research lab and a day care center. I'm part of an organization at my university where we go to under served communities and help with events like soup kitchens, food drives, habitat for humanity, etc. I volunteer at the hospital once a week by visiting patients and doing art therapy. That's pretty much all that I have time to do outside of school and work though.

 

[chayo234]

I work part time at an ICU unit as a patient care assistant. Before that, I was working at a research lab and a day care center. I'm part of an organization at my university where we go to under served communities and help with events like soup kitchens, food drives, habitat for humanity, etc. I volunteer at the hospital once a week by visiting patients and doing art therapy. That's pretty much all that I have time to do outside of school and work though.

That looks to be plenty, so I guess academics is your main issue. I would almost recommend cutting out some of those to help improve your academics. Med school likes to see what you can do inside one activity more so than diffused duties across several different ones.

 

[NJD519]

I agree with Chayo.

If you are sure about this then you have a very long road ahead of you. A-la-cart post-bacc courses for multiple years getting as close to a 4.0 as possible. Then when you are close to that 3.0 cGPA (and hopefully sGPA) you want to prepare for MCAT and get 30+ on it. It goes without saying that you should aim for 35+. Once you have that in order then you move on to SMPs, which are expensive and painful. Definitely focus on the ones with "linkage" and/or high success rates (please do not ask which ones because the information is all over SDN).

Once you ace your post-bacc, crush your MCAT, and strive in your SMP you will not only be completely burnt out, but finally may have a shot at medical school.

Do more research here on SDN and you will find out what you need to do.