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Hey everyone, I'm new to SDN and appreciate any comments/replys yall put up. Great site btw.

So the stats.. I started off at the University of Texas as a biomedical engineering major, but graduated with a B.S. in BioChem. Didn't do very well though, gpa - 3.0. Science gpa is just a bit better - 3.2.

After graduation I spent ~two years doing neuroscience research with a couple labs at the university. Through that, I've published three abstracts, authored three posters that were presented at conferences, and one journal article (no primary authorships).

In undergrad I shadowed a radiologist for a summer. Have some misc charity work/races and community involvement, etc.

Now I'm doing an MSc in Biology at University College London. The thesis is researched based so will be getting a bit more experience in that dept. Done MUCH better with grades as a postgraduate- not sure how much notice they'll take of it though.

I took the MCAT jun year of college and got a 32, but the score has expired now. So I'm currently studying and will be taking it again late this summer.

I feel confident with my LORs and the personal statement aspects of the application.

As far as applications, I know I'm gonna apply to some Texas schools and I don't mind wasting time and money on a couple 'dream' schools (I have to atleast take a stab at it). In the realm of a realistic shot... I'm kinda lost. Any suggestions for allopathic schools?

Thanks again!

 

[klmnop]

Hey everyone, I'm new to SDN and appreciate any comments/replys yall put up. Great site btw.

So the stats.. I started off at the University of Texas as a biomedical engineering major, but graduated with a B.S. in BioChem. Didn't do very well though, gpa - 3.0. Science gpa is just a bit better - 3.2.

After graduation I spent ~two years doing neuroscience research with a couple labs at the university. Through that, I've published three abstracts, authored three posters that were presented at conferences, and one journal article (no primary authorships).

In undergrad I shadowed a radiologist for a summer. Have some misc charity work/races and community involvement, etc.

Now I'm doing an MSc in Biology at University College London. The thesis is researched based so will be getting a bit more experience in that dept. Done MUCH better with grades as a postgraduate- not sure how much notice they'll take of it though.

I took the MCAT jun year of college and got a 32, but the score has expired now. So I'm currently studying and will be taking it again late this summer.

I feel confident with my LORs and the personal statement aspects of the application.

As far as applications, I know I'm gonna apply to some Texas schools and I don't mind wasting time and money on a couple 'dream' schools (I have to atleast take a stab at it). In the realm of a realistic shot... I'm kinda lost. Any suggestions for allopathic schools?

Thanks again!

your gpa is not competitive at all and its probably not worth applying until you increase it.
what is your MSc gpa

 

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Ya, that was kind of the idea of doing the MSc althought it doesn't really change my undergrad GPA. The grading here isn't based on letter grades or percentages, and I'm still in the middle of the course. But, unless I completely screw up the thesis, I'm on my way to receive the highest 'mark' you can get.

 

[klmnop]

Ya, that was kind of the idea of doing the MSc althought it doesn't really change my undergrad GPA. The grading here isn't based on letter grades or percentages, and I'm still in the middle of the course. But, unless I completely screw up the thesis, I'm on my way to receive the highest 'mark' you can get.

well it can't hurt then. who knows if it will be enough, largely depends on the school and how they view masters degrees with low ugpa's. have a look at the post-bacc forum and ask around there. an SMP may be most beneficial, i don't know.