Chance Me 3.61cGPA; 3.28sGPA No MCAT yet

[deleted600623]

I've been wondering whether or not to even apply to allopathic schools because of my science GPA. Unfortunately, I've been 1 or 2 percentage points away from getting A's in 90 percent of my science classes and thus have received Bs. I will be taking Biochemistry, physiology, statistics, and microbiology in the next couple semesters but I'm not sure if it would make much of a difference. Also, if I were able to score well on the MCAT would that counteract my lower sGPA? My ECs are as follows:
-2 summers working in prominent Pulmonary practice in Georgia
-Ecuador Medical Missions Trip- served as Lab tech and scribe for providers
-Helped start a free clinic in my community where insurance coverage is extremely low as well as serve in the clinic as MA
-Serve on my church's saturday crew which helps serve the community in many ways
-Exercise Physiology lab research- study the effects of HIIT training in relation to reducing CVDd
-Potential lab research assistant in Organic Chemistry lab
-Potential summer lab research program
-President/Vice President of club
Let me know what else I could add to my resume.

Any help is appreciated!

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[zzxxzz]

Whether or not you will apply to allopathic schools depends on your MCAT score and your grades in your remaining classes. Come back when you have them.

 

[Doug Underhill]

That GPA is OK for allopathic schools- not ideal by any means, but certainly not a disqualifier. The MCAT will be the deciding factor. At 33+, you'll attract interest: at 29-32, you'll be a contender. If it's below 29, DO is your best shot but still apply to 5 or so lower-tier MDs.

 

[deleted600623]

Thanks! Anything that y'all feel I could add as far as ECs?

 

[gyngyn]

Thanks! Anything that y'all feel I could add as far as ECs?

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