Chances at CCOM

[PhD2MD]

I am currently a 2nd year Genetics PhD student who really really wants to go to medical school. I am 24 and will be applying the admissions cycle following the upcoming one when I am 26. My UGPA is pretty poor, 3.1. I was wondering how high I would need to get to stand a chance at getting into CCOM. I know its a strech to say the least. I was thinking around 34. Anyone else???

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[dr.z]

I'm finishing my Ph.D. My undergrad GPA overall was 3.4 with science GPA around 3.5. My MCAT was 26. I got accepted at CCOM. I am now 27. I think you'll be fine. Take April MCAT and apply early.

 

[VUMD2be]

A 34? ummm... take a look at their averages, and you'll find this is probably a good deal higher than you will probably need.

 

[HoosierDO]

I would call the admissions office. they will surely give you the information that you are looking for. I am currently an MS1, and I think our mean was a 3.45, and our science gpa was right there as well. Just give them a quick call they will surely fill you in!!!


Good luck!

 

[PhD2MD]

I thought I would need such a high score to compensate for my extremely low (3.1) GPA. I just want to be realistic about going to medical school and have been told by many that with a 3.1 i will never ever go to medical school.

Hoosier DO - are you an IU alumn?

 

[Buckeye(OH)]

is your ugpa low because you had to retake some classes? If you retook classes, remember that your gpa is ONLY calculated with the latest grade. THis means if you took a class and failed, and retook it and got an A, only the A will be calculated in the gpa (however, both grades are on the transcript).

 

[PhD2MD]

No, my GPA is just plain low. I never failed any classes. I had a 2 poor semesters where I got a couple C+s in physical chem and Analytical Chem

 

[dr.z]

Minimum cut off at CCOM is 2.75 or so. I wouldn't worry about your GPA too much since it is above the minimum, and they also look beyond numbers.

 

[smc927]

I emailed some schools when I wanted to know the average MCAT score and GPA for students they accepted (not minimums or applicants - acceptances). Most replied.

You can also check out www.medschoolstats.com which has the same info (acceptance averages). I thought it was pretty handy, especially comparing schools.