Computer Science classes for BPCM

[maydaymalone]

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I was interested in taking a couple of intro computer science classes and I did well on them. Would these count for BPCM gpa? Also, does it look bad if I took these classes in my junior year/first semester senior year?

 

[Officer Farva]

I was interested in taking a couple of intro computer science classes and I did well on them. Would these count for BPCM gpa? Also, does it look bad if I took these classes in my junior year/first semester senior year?

In the crazy world of applications, engineering and computer science courses are not counted as a science. My CS courses were not counted.

 

[maydaymalone]

damn, now my sGPA is a 3.49, with my cGPA being a 3.64. That science GPA is not worth applying with (non URM). Do you think I should do a post-bacc for a year and take science courses to bring it up to a 3.6 sGPA?

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

damn, now my sGPA is a 3.49, with my cGPA being a 3.64. That science GPA is not worth applying with (non URM). Do you think I should do a post-bacc for a year and take science courses to bring it up to a 3.6 sGPA?

Depending on your MCAT the GPA isn't that bad. If you want to bring it up then take upper level science courses and bring it up to 3.6

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

we have no idea of how the rest of your application is, grade trends, MCAT score, ECs, etc. Saying it is not possible to apply with effectively a 3.5 sGPA is far too absolute without looking at the complete picture

For all we know he has a 525 and cured cancer. Definitely need a post bac now....

OP give us a more complete rundown of your app and then we can help with what you might need to do.

 

[maydaymalone]

you're all absolutely right, sorry. I know this isn't a "what are my chances" thread, but here goes I guess.

I had a 3.4ish until my junior year when I got a 3.8 and then last semester (senior fall semester) I got a 4.0 - upward trend I guess.

My overall is a 3.6 right now and if I do well this semester I will have a 3.64 overall. 1 publication (2nd author) in neurosurgery journal. 200-300 shadowing hours, 700 hours volunteer (veterans hospital, tutor inner-city youth in St. Louis, campus kitchen)

Very strong LORs

MCAT: 503 - August 2015. 127/123/126/127
Retaking May 2016

California resident.

 

[7331poas]

So stupid CS isn't a science but math does count.

 

[maydaymalone]

@7331poas yeah i feel your pain brother

 

[Mwooster]

I was interested in taking a couple of intro computer science classes and I did well on them. Would these count for BPCM gpa? Also, does it look bad if I took these classes in my junior year/first semester senior year?

you're all absolutely right, sorry. I know this isn't a "what are my chances" thread, but here goes I guess.

I had a 3.4ish until my junior year when I got a 3.8 and then last semester (senior fall semester) I got a 4.0 - upward trend I guess.

My overall is a 3.6 right now and if I do well this semester I will have a 3.64 overall. 1 publication (2nd author) in neurosurgery journal. 200-300 shadowing hours, 700 hours volunteer (veterans hospital, tutor inner-city youth in St. Louis, campus kitchen)

Very strong LORs

MCAT: 503 - August 2015. 127/123/126/127
Retaking May 2016

California resident.

With your MCAT score and cGPA and sGPA, good DO applicant right now. Also, DO schools have a much, much broader definition of what a science class is. I believe CS classes do count towards your sGPA for DO schools.

 

[The Knife & Gun Club]

Yea an MD app would probably be a waste anyway, but I could see you having success at DO schools. Limiting factor will be MCAT more than GPA

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

You will need to kill your MCAT retake to be able to apply MD, like 515+ I say. If not you are a good DO applicant and that is about it.

 

[maydaymalone]

I really appreciate the responses. Does doing a post-bacc look bad? If I do one year post-bacc I can get a 3.7 cGpa and 3.6sGPA. I would also have more time to study for my MCAT? Thoughts?