Chance with academic probation

[podsquad24]

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Hi, I have been reading around this forum but was unable to find this particular topic. During one of my undergraduate years, I was placed on academic probation and later, suspension which I was able to gain conditional reinstatement for. I had a lot of health issues/financial distress/and family problems going on during that year and I simply had a horrendous year however, I was able to pull up my grades thereafter at the same institution and maintain an upward trend. I have applied to several post bacc/smp programs (about 8) but would this prevent me from gaining admission? I have pretty low stats (GPA and MCAT) as is and I feel like adding this into an equation just leaves me in the dust. Any insight would be much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Aluminati]

Hi, I have been reading around this forum but was unable to find this particular topic. During one of my undergraduate years, I was placed on academic probation and later, suspension which I was able to gain conditional reinstatement for. I had a lot of health issues/financial distress/and family problems going on during that year and I simply had a horrendous year however, I was able to pull up my grades thereafter at the same institution and maintain an upward trend. I have applied to several post bacc/smp programs (about 8) but would this prevent me from gaining admission? I have pretty low stats (GPA and MCAT) as is and I feel like adding this into an equation just leaves me in the dust. Any insight would be much appreciated.

Thanks

I was in an identical situation during undergrad. I applied to GA-PCOM SMP only, since it's like 30 mins away from home. I was accepted. I can't say as to whether it will affect your chances with other SMP/Post-Bacs. However, for my application I explained what happened, took responsibility for it, and then explained why it happened without seeming to make excuses. I then followed up with what I did to make sure it wouldn't happen again, and how I'm actually grateful for the experience with regards to my future career in medicine.