Do you think I am doomed?

[bbroolz]

Hi Everyone,

My sophomore year of college i have earned a pathetic cum gpa 2.7. I am taking summer school for the next two summers and then staying an extra year. I know I capable of receiving excellent marks. If I manage to receive a 3.8 for my remaining semesters would it be possible for me to gain acceptance to any us med school?

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[MilkmanAl]

3 semesters of 2.7 and 5 of 3.8 would put you at about a 3.35. That's far from ideal, but considering the huge upward trend, you could probably pull an acceptance with a great MCAT score and subject portion of your app. You'll have to work your butt off to turn things around, and you'll need to get started as soon as possible. Start working on your extracurriculars, too.

 

[bbroolz]

3 semesters of 2.7 and 5 of 3.8 would put you at about a 3.35. That's far from ideal, but considering the huge upward trend, you could probably pull an acceptance with a great MCAT score and subject portion of your app. You'll have to work your butt off to turn things around, and you'll need to get started as soon as possible. Start working on your extracurriculars, too.

it would actually be 6 semesters of at least 18 credits earning minimum of a 3.8 and then 2 semesters of summer classes at about 9 credits each...i think thatd be like 114 credits remaining..would that still be only a 3.35?

and what would be considered a great MCAT? like at least a 33?

 

[Mobius1985]

An MCAT of 34 would compensate for a GPA of 3.35.

Why not calculate your exact application GPA using this calculator with the assumptions you've made above to get an accurate number. Let us know what you come up with:
http://medschool.ucsf.edu/postbac/pdf/AMCAS%20GPA_Calculator%20Version%204%20Final.xls