Continue with GPA repair or double down on the volunteering?

[Anxiousresidue]

Hey everyone!

Question on my particular situation. I am currently getting ready to take my MCAT( wish me luck) in April. I know this should be my top priority to focus on now, which it is, but I am thinking about my CV at the current moment. I graduated in 2015 with half of the prereqs completed. cGPA was sitting at 3.0 and sGPA 2.5. Currently, with a whole lot of work, I have taken over 60+ credits in the sciences with a gpa of 3.9 and bumped my cgpa and sgpa to 3.25 and 3.5 respectively. Which brings me to my question. Am I A-okay on my GPA? I feel as if I've reached the point of diminishing returns. With my clinical hours sitting at 500 hours and my non-clinical around 200, I feel as though I need to clear a total of 1k hours combined. Any input would be greatly appreciated guys. Been a long time lurker on these forums and they've helped me greatly. Shoutout to @Goro for the guide on reinvention.

EXTRA tidbit: Would it be wrong/look bad to mention in my PS that I started working at the age of 10 years old at a local dollar store?

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[Goro]

I think you’ve attained “reinvention” with 60 credits of 3.9. If it were me, I’d do some volunteering but mainly focus on the April MCAT. A strong MCAT score after what you’ve achieved with GPA repair will open a lot of doors. Good luck!

Agree 100%

 

[Anxiousresidue]

Really appreciate it guys! Thanks!

 

[DameJulie]

OP, can I ask how many semesters did you take those 60 units? That’s awesome!

 

[Anxiousresidue]

Absolutely! Over 3 years, missing out on some semesters due to personal and legal issues. 8 credit semesters with 6 credit accelerated summer quarter semesters sprinkled in too. Hoping they look favorably upon working a full time job.

 

[OrgoWizard]

Well done. Good luck on your MCAT

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[PapaGuava]

@Anxiousresidue
Nail that MCAT, and good luck with everything moving forward! Stick around SDN, we would love to hear about your progress!

 

[Anxiousresidue]

@PapaGuava
Will do! Excited to get to the finish line. Been a long time coming.

 

[PapaGuava]

I hear you 100%! Great job on the turnaround and I hope the MCAT goes well for you.