downward trend..how bad?

[arez10]

My GPA is okay I guess for osteopathic schools (3.4, sGPA 3.2) but to make it worse, I've pretty much been on a downward trend since Freshman year where I started off with a mid 3.5. I know it's not that big of a difference, but are they going to assume that I can't handle upper level science classes based on this information?

 

[time2go]

shoot for a 28+ i think and you will be fine....just dont expect to get into every school....good luck

 

[Rollo]

They would look at your individual grades for upper division science classes. And yes, shoot for 28+ on the MCAT with 9+ for BS. Apply early and broadly.

 

[supergumbo]

I had a huge downward trend. My gpa is 3.4. However, I started off my freshman year with a 3.8. Yet, I got in a few D.O. schools late in the cycle. My mcat was a 28 if that helps.

 

[Semicolon]

You'll need to try to come up with a good reason for your downward trend. Your GPA is lower than the average, so I agree with the others that a high MCAT score will be very important.

 

[DrJosephKim]

Try to achieve the highest MCAT score possible. Invest in a tutor and study in groups.