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Hi Everyone,
So I'm a current Biology B.S Junior, and was debating on whether or not to take a gap year.
Here are my stats:
cGPA: 3.7
sGPA: 3.5
Research: Worked 564 hours as a biology research assistant doing an independent project
Shadowing: shadowed doctors during my senior year of high school for 135 hours
Volunteering: Habitat for Humanity: 25 hours; Elementary School volunteer: 20 hours
Clinical: None (Will be volunteering at a hospice care center starting January ~5 hours/week)
Extracurriculars:
Pre-Medical Fraternity
Honors Council --Vice President
Figure Skating Club
Honors College Mentor
Diversity in Action --President
I had a rough freshman year in terms of grades (2 C+s) but had an upward trend, and are now only receiving As with occasional B+ in difficult classes (Ochem). However, I feel as though my cumulative and science GPA could be much higher if I waited till after I graduated. Also, I feel as though I do not have enough volunteering and clinical volunteering hours as of now. In addition, the only shadowing hours I have now are from high school senior year.
I am planning on taking the MCAT in May, and submitting my application in June. With my hardest semester coming this spring (biochem, physics 2, + others), I am afraid I will not have enough time to study for the MCAT, balance classes, and get more volunteering/clinical/shadowing hours. If I were to take a gap year though, I could focus on getting more of those hours.
Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks.
So I'm a current Biology B.S Junior, and was debating on whether or not to take a gap year.
Here are my stats:
cGPA: 3.7
sGPA: 3.5
Research: Worked 564 hours as a biology research assistant doing an independent project
Shadowing: shadowed doctors during my senior year of high school for 135 hours
Volunteering: Habitat for Humanity: 25 hours; Elementary School volunteer: 20 hours
Clinical: None (Will be volunteering at a hospice care center starting January ~5 hours/week)
Extracurriculars:
Pre-Medical Fraternity
Honors Council --Vice President
Figure Skating Club
Honors College Mentor
Diversity in Action --President
I had a rough freshman year in terms of grades (2 C+s) but had an upward trend, and are now only receiving As with occasional B+ in difficult classes (Ochem). However, I feel as though my cumulative and science GPA could be much higher if I waited till after I graduated. Also, I feel as though I do not have enough volunteering and clinical volunteering hours as of now. In addition, the only shadowing hours I have now are from high school senior year.
I am planning on taking the MCAT in May, and submitting my application in June. With my hardest semester coming this spring (biochem, physics 2, + others), I am afraid I will not have enough time to study for the MCAT, balance classes, and get more volunteering/clinical/shadowing hours. If I were to take a gap year though, I could focus on getting more of those hours.
Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks.