I'm researched and read a lot of threads very similar to the one I'm currently posting and I'm sure these get old, but I've had a domino effect of obstacles placed in my way today and would greatly appreciate some very brutal and blunt direction and advice.
Here are the details of my particular situation:
sGPA: 3.25
overall GPA: 3.25
I have about 5 pre-req science courses from a community college with all A's and unfortunately I have a somewhat minor but still downward trend at FSU resulting in 3.25 for both entire overall (including community credits) and science GPA.
I have about 80 shadowing hours from a Physician with a Letter of Recommendation from him as well. I currently have a very strong and positive letter from my Orgo 1 professor (I received a B- in this class).
One road block is that I have no idea as to how I am going to get a letter of rec from a Non-Science Professor. I just recently decided (during my LAST semester of undergrad) that I am fully committed to practicing medicine in which the last non science course I had taken was over 3 semesters ago and in another city.
I take the MCAT in July and am expecting a 31 to 32. It is very possible that I can score a 34 but I prepare for the worst realistic outcome in which I'm planning my moves according to a 31/32.
I spoke with NOVA and my GPA is "too high" to be considered for the masters in biomedical science program but also too low to be competitive for the DO program.
I am open to any and all options. I am very passionate about medicine and using my knowledge and abilities to help others. It is very rewarding to me and I will not stop until I am admitted to a school that helps me achieve this. I need a little help deciding how to best make use of my time.
Right now I think I'm going to retake a couple pre-reqs over at FAU which I either received a C+ in or took at a community college in hopes of raising my GPA through grade forgiveness and also taking 1 or 2 more higher biology courses like immunology and bio molecular science.
I know these threads get old, but I any advice would be very appreciated and even uplifting as of right now. Thanks.
Here are the details of my particular situation:
sGPA: 3.25
overall GPA: 3.25
I have about 5 pre-req science courses from a community college with all A's and unfortunately I have a somewhat minor but still downward trend at FSU resulting in 3.25 for both entire overall (including community credits) and science GPA.
I have about 80 shadowing hours from a Physician with a Letter of Recommendation from him as well. I currently have a very strong and positive letter from my Orgo 1 professor (I received a B- in this class).
One road block is that I have no idea as to how I am going to get a letter of rec from a Non-Science Professor. I just recently decided (during my LAST semester of undergrad) that I am fully committed to practicing medicine in which the last non science course I had taken was over 3 semesters ago and in another city.
I take the MCAT in July and am expecting a 31 to 32. It is very possible that I can score a 34 but I prepare for the worst realistic outcome in which I'm planning my moves according to a 31/32.
I spoke with NOVA and my GPA is "too high" to be considered for the masters in biomedical science program but also too low to be competitive for the DO program.
I am open to any and all options. I am very passionate about medicine and using my knowledge and abilities to help others. It is very rewarding to me and I will not stop until I am admitted to a school that helps me achieve this. I need a little help deciding how to best make use of my time.
Right now I think I'm going to retake a couple pre-reqs over at FAU which I either received a C+ in or took at a community college in hopes of raising my GPA through grade forgiveness and also taking 1 or 2 more higher biology courses like immunology and bio molecular science.
I know these threads get old, but I any advice would be very appreciated and even uplifting as of right now. Thanks.
