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Hey all,
Thanks for taking the time to read my cry for help 🙂 Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.
About me:
I'm currently studying Arts and Science, combining with political science, at McMaster. I didn't give a damn about education or grades when I got into university. I was actually planning to switch into a music program, and pursue the life of a composer.
My first year average was a C+, or about 68%.
In second year, I cared a bit more, but not by much. That average was a B, or 75%.
In third year, I failed organic chemistry in the first term. I didn't work hard enough. I didn't put in nearly enough time. At this point, I finally woke up. I stopped wasting time on frivolous things, and ended my third year with one F, and the rest being A-s, A s, and my first A+ of my university education. The sessional average for my third year was a B+, or about 78. Over the summer, I retook Organic Chemistry 1, as well as OChem 2, and got B+ on both.
I also wrote the MCAT the beginning of this September, and though the marks haven't been released yet, I am fairly confident with it, and especially with the verbal component.
I'm now in my fourth year, at the end of which I will have completed all my required courses for my degree. I currently have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, which I expect to increase by the end. My question is: What do I do now? Should I take an extra year as a 'continuing student'? Will these grades be recognized by the selection committee? Should I take a masters in political science? What should I be doing over the summer/school year to increase my chances of getting in somewhere?
After many failures and mistakes due to my own laziness and ignorance, I am now completely resolute in becoming a doctor. I'm not doing it for money or prestige. My reasons are deeply emotional, and influenced by my perspective of this harsh world after taking many courses in political science.
I know I won't get in this year, or probably for the next few years if statistics group me into the majority. I am well aware that I should look into another profession. I know life will only become harder, but I am willing to do whatever it takes. I was hoping y'all would have some advice on what my next steps should be 🙂
Thank you very much for your time.
Thanks for taking the time to read my cry for help 🙂 Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.
About me:
I'm currently studying Arts and Science, combining with political science, at McMaster. I didn't give a damn about education or grades when I got into university. I was actually planning to switch into a music program, and pursue the life of a composer.
My first year average was a C+, or about 68%.
In second year, I cared a bit more, but not by much. That average was a B, or 75%.
In third year, I failed organic chemistry in the first term. I didn't work hard enough. I didn't put in nearly enough time. At this point, I finally woke up. I stopped wasting time on frivolous things, and ended my third year with one F, and the rest being A-s, A s, and my first A+ of my university education. The sessional average for my third year was a B+, or about 78. Over the summer, I retook Organic Chemistry 1, as well as OChem 2, and got B+ on both.
I also wrote the MCAT the beginning of this September, and though the marks haven't been released yet, I am fairly confident with it, and especially with the verbal component.
I'm now in my fourth year, at the end of which I will have completed all my required courses for my degree. I currently have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, which I expect to increase by the end. My question is: What do I do now? Should I take an extra year as a 'continuing student'? Will these grades be recognized by the selection committee? Should I take a masters in political science? What should I be doing over the summer/school year to increase my chances of getting in somewhere?
After many failures and mistakes due to my own laziness and ignorance, I am now completely resolute in becoming a doctor. I'm not doing it for money or prestige. My reasons are deeply emotional, and influenced by my perspective of this harsh world after taking many courses in political science.
I know I won't get in this year, or probably for the next few years if statistics group me into the majority. I am well aware that I should look into another profession. I know life will only become harder, but I am willing to do whatever it takes. I was hoping y'all would have some advice on what my next steps should be 🙂
Thank you very much for your time.