Downward trend. Getting frustrated.

[WhatToDo.]

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When I first started school I was make mostly straight As. But these last 3 semesters have been a tough pill to swallow. Last spring I got a C in a science class. Fall semester I got another C in a science class. Now this semester looks like I'm going to get a B in both science classes and a B in lab. I'm in mini depression right now and feel like the world is coming down. As of now my cumulative GPA is about 3.7 and assuming this semester ends the way I think it will my BCPM will be exactly 3.5. I have one more year of classes to take. I'm so upset at the last couple semesters I just don't even know what to do.

 

[Luka75]

1- Identify the cause of that trend.
2- Fix it.
3- Take easier BCPM courses.
4- Relax! If your MCAT is fine, You'll probably be alright. Going into Frustrated/depressed mode will only make matters worse.

When I first started school I was make mostly straight As. But these last 3 semesters have been a tough pill to swallow. Last spring I got a C in a science class. Fall semester I got another C in a science class. Now this semester looks like I'm going to get a B in both science classes and a B in lab. I'm in mini depression right now and feel like the world is coming down. As of now my cumulative GPA is about 3.7 and assuming this semester ends the way I think it will my BCPM will be exactly 3.5. I have one more year of classes to take. I'm so upset at the last couple semesters I just don't even know what to do.

 

[Luka75]

1- Identify the cause of that trend.
2- Fix it.
3- Take easier BCPM courses.
4- Relax! If your MCAT is fine, You'll probably be alright. Going into Frustrated/depressed mode will only make matters worse.

Oh, and By all means, avoid Senioritis.

 

[deev04]

I'm in mini depression right now and feel like the world is coming down

If this mini depression is just about your 3.7 (which can just keep going up if you're not a senior), chillax. Applying when you have a year of steady grades will probably look best, but 3.7 is 50% for matriculants.

If by mini depression you meant little bit of depression causing grade issues, this should be your #1 concern. Depression doesn't fix itself and your mental health can and will affect future grades/medical school/happiness.

 

[Turkishking]

science gpa of a 3.5 isn't terrible. I think the average is a 3.68 for the science GPA. But I think you will be fine.

 

[WhatToDo.]

When I first started school I was make mostly straight As. But these last 3 semesters have been a tough pill to swallow. Last spring I got a C in a science class. Fall semester I got another C in a science class. Now this semester looks like I'm going to get a B in both science classes and a B in lab. I'm in mini depression right now and feel like the world is coming down. As of now my cumulative GPA is about 3.7 and assuming this semester ends the way I think it will my BCPM will be exactly 3.5. I have one more year of classes to take. I'm so upset at the last couple semesters I just don't even know what to do.

Update everyone. I got an A in both science classes and the lab!! I was borderline in all 3. The odds of that were slim. I feel much better now.