Hi everyone,
Age: 25 (26 in nov)
School: UCsd - political science/econ
ugpa: 2.96
High school SAT: 1210
Work: 3 years of accounting/finance work experience
As the title states, I'm looking for a career change towards medicine. I have not taken any science related courses. I'd like to stay in California and get into a structured program, however, my gpa puts me right at the cutoff point. In addition, I don't have any Academic LORs and zero Medical volunteering experience.
That being said, I am making an effort to get this ball rolling. I've signed up for postbacc orientation at CSUF and will start volunteering at a local hospital this month. I do want to make sure of my desire and motivation for such a big change in direction.
What would it take for me to get into a post bacc program by Fall 2013? Assuming I'm volunteering and studying Chem and bio independently after work, how do I overcome the obstacle of my low gpa and get into a legit program?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Age: 25 (26 in nov)
School: UCsd - political science/econ
ugpa: 2.96
High school SAT: 1210
Work: 3 years of accounting/finance work experience
As the title states, I'm looking for a career change towards medicine. I have not taken any science related courses. I'd like to stay in California and get into a structured program, however, my gpa puts me right at the cutoff point. In addition, I don't have any Academic LORs and zero Medical volunteering experience.
That being said, I am making an effort to get this ball rolling. I've signed up for postbacc orientation at CSUF and will start volunteering at a local hospital this month. I do want to make sure of my desire and motivation for such a big change in direction.
What would it take for me to get into a post bacc program by Fall 2013? Assuming I'm volunteering and studying Chem and bio independently after work, how do I overcome the obstacle of my low gpa and get into a legit program?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!