Hey guys,
I'm gonna try and keep this post as short and sweet as possible. Long story short, I transferred into my current undergraduate institution as a molecular biology major, and my academic performance was nothing short of abysmal. I stayed on this path for 3 semesters before I ultimately decided switching my major to public health. Ever since I took up that path I have received a 4.0 GPA every single semester, and am on track to receiving my BA in PH next semester. I was able to bring up my uGPA to a 3.0 even from a 2.381. Now, I do still intend on some day eventually attending medical school because my ultimate goal is to become a physician. I just need advice on how to get there because I am completely lost. I've taken two semesters of biology, chemistry, and physics. I took one semester of organic chemistry as well as one semester of calculus. My grades for these courses are listed below:
BIO I - C
BIO II - C
Chem I -C
Chem II - C
Calculus I - C
Physics I - C
Physics II - C
Orgo I - F
Pretty much, I'm torn between enrolling in a "career-change" SMP or a "record enhancer" SMP. I was leaning more towards enrolling in a "career-change" seeing as all the courses that encompass that program are the pre-med prerequisites, and I just want to ensure if I am doing the right thing for my future. I'm currently enrolled in a MCAT course, and have been studying for it a little over six months now. Ultimately, I know I am in no position to apply/enroll into medical school anytime soon. I'm just looking for the best course of action to help me achieve that goal.
Also, just a little disclaimer - I was going through a very rough period of my life that involved me losing a parent, and coping with that through means of substance abuse. I nearly was kicked out of my institution (why I did so horrible), which helped me come to my senses, enroll in therapy, and buckle down to achieve my goal.
I appreciate all of your input in advance! Thank you for your help on this matter - it is greatly appreciated.
I'm gonna try and keep this post as short and sweet as possible. Long story short, I transferred into my current undergraduate institution as a molecular biology major, and my academic performance was nothing short of abysmal. I stayed on this path for 3 semesters before I ultimately decided switching my major to public health. Ever since I took up that path I have received a 4.0 GPA every single semester, and am on track to receiving my BA in PH next semester. I was able to bring up my uGPA to a 3.0 even from a 2.381. Now, I do still intend on some day eventually attending medical school because my ultimate goal is to become a physician. I just need advice on how to get there because I am completely lost. I've taken two semesters of biology, chemistry, and physics. I took one semester of organic chemistry as well as one semester of calculus. My grades for these courses are listed below:
BIO I - C
BIO II - C
Chem I -C
Chem II - C
Calculus I - C
Physics I - C
Physics II - C
Orgo I - F
Pretty much, I'm torn between enrolling in a "career-change" SMP or a "record enhancer" SMP. I was leaning more towards enrolling in a "career-change" seeing as all the courses that encompass that program are the pre-med prerequisites, and I just want to ensure if I am doing the right thing for my future. I'm currently enrolled in a MCAT course, and have been studying for it a little over six months now. Ultimately, I know I am in no position to apply/enroll into medical school anytime soon. I'm just looking for the best course of action to help me achieve that goal.
Also, just a little disclaimer - I was going through a very rough period of my life that involved me losing a parent, and coping with that through means of substance abuse. I nearly was kicked out of my institution (why I did so horrible), which helped me come to my senses, enroll in therapy, and buckle down to achieve my goal.
I appreciate all of your input in advance! Thank you for your help on this matter - it is greatly appreciated.