Community College Classes To Boost Science 3.18 Science GPA?

[deleted807068]

I'm a business major. Aced all my non-science classes thus far with the exception of one B+. Aced all my science classes my freshmen year; however, things started to go downhill soon after. Now I'm about to start my Junior Year and I went from a 3.75 and 3.5 science GPA to a 3.45 and 3.18 science GPA. I have had mostly B's, few A's, and 2 C+, nothing lower. My plan is to revive my science GPA before I apply broadly to DO schools.

Junior First semester--> Take easy 3 credit science class and easy 4 credit CC class.
Junior Second Semester --> Repeat Above

I should revive my science GPA to a 3.39 and overall 3.62 cumulative GPA. I am confident I can make this happen.

ALL IN ALL what do you think your opinion is of taking easy science classes and community college classes to boost my science GPA? What else should I do to make myself competitive for DO schools. I reside in Michigan so I know MSUCOM has a huge in-state preference. What else must I do/your opinions?

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[gensurghopeful]

Do it - take any steps to make your app the best it can be

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

I would vote against this plan. You need to show that you're equipped to handle science courses. Trying to take some community college classes while at a university screams desperation and a candidate that can't handle the rigors. This would be very different if you were 5 years out of school and you had no choice but to do CC units. If I saw your application, it would be an automatic rejection.

If what you mean is easy science classes at your university where the course is legitimate and the professor is easy, nobody can find out that. You may get away with that. If what you mean is you're already upper division science and decide to take intro bio for non-science major, this again will scream inadequate candidate.

You have the choice to set yourself up for success right now by doing the hard work or you can make things harder for yourself and be obligated to do an SMP or legitimate post-bacc later on.

 

[deleted807068]

I would vote against this plan. You need to show that you're equipped to handle science courses. Trying to take some community college classes while at a university screams desperation and a candidate that can't handle the rigors. This would be very different if you were 5 years out of school and you had no choice but to do CC units. If I saw your application, it would be an automatic rejection.

If what you mean is easy science classes at your university where the course is legitimate and the professor is easy, nobody can find out that. You may get away with that. If what you mean is you're already upper division science and decide to take intro bio for non-science major, this again will scream inadequate candidate.

You have the choice to set yourself up for success right now by doing the hard work or you can make things harder for yourself and be obligated to do an SMP or legitimate post-bacc later on.

So what I mean by easy science classes are upper 3000+ Chemistry and Biology classes in which the professor make it "easier" to get an A than other professors in the same class. Also, I only intend to take one community college science class because 1) it is cheaper, 2) easier, and it is also part of my University transfer plan with that specific community college. If I only end up applying to medical school with one community college science class, you think they would look down upon it?

 

[deleted807068]

Do it - take any steps to make your app the best it can be

You think if I can be competitive for all DO schools if I have a 3.39 science GPA?

 

[gensurghopeful]

You think if I can be competitive for all DO schools if I have a 3.39 science GPA?

Depends on your MCAT man... that's a pretty average GPA for osteo schools

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

So what I mean by easy science classes are upper 3000+ Chemistry and Biology classes in which the professor make it "easier" to get an A than other professors in the same class. Also, I only intend to take one community college science class because 1) it is cheaper, 2) easier, and it is also part of my University transfer plan with that specific community college. If I only end up applying to medical school with one community college science class, you think they would look down upon it?

Probably not for one class, but is it really worth it to do it for a single class?

 

[deleted807068]

Depends on your MCAT man... that's a pretty average GPA for osteo schools

It does come down to the MCAT, doesn't it. But just focusing on that science GPA, it won't help or hurt me when applying to DO schools is what I'm hearing?

 

[deleted807068]

Probably not for one class, but is it really worth it to do it for a single class?

Considering many factors (too long to post), I think it would be worth it. If the general consensus is that adcoms will not look down upon a single CC as you mentioned, I think it is in my best interest to take a CC class.

If I can make an extremely strategic schedule (that includes taking one CC class) for my next 2 semester and boost my science GPA to a 3.39 from a 3.18, wouldn't that at the end make me competitive for DO schools?

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

Considering many factors (too long to post), I think it would be worth it. If the general consensus is that adcoms will not look down upon a single CC as you mentioned, I think it is in my best interest to take a CC class.

If I can make an extremely strategic schedule (that includes taking one CC class) for my next 2 semester and boost my science GPA to a 3.39 from a 3.18, wouldn't that at the end make me competitive for DO schools?

It would make you competitive

 

[gensurghopeful]

It does come down to the MCAT, doesn't it. But just focusing on that science GPA, it won't help or hurt me when applying to DO schools is what I'm hearing?

It does come down to the MCAT, doesn't it. But just focusing on that science GPA, it won't help or hurt me when applying to DO schools is what I'm hearing?

Current GPA is low end. Getting a 3.4 would make you competitive.
Again, MCAT is everything in this situation. Score above a 500 and you should get an acceptance somewhere with a broad application.

 

[deleted807068]

Current GPA is low end. Getting a 3.4 would make you competitive.
Again, MCAT is everything in this situation. Score above a 500 and you should get an acceptance somewhere with a broad application.

Sick! That's what I thought, just was getting differences in opinion (mostly from MD guys with little to no knowledge of the DO side of things). Appreciate the help!