Formal Post Bach program or classes at university ? +

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I've been reading that post bach programs serve 2 purposes: boosting a low UG gpa and providing a structured/regimented courseload for those with little or no science background.

well, i kind of fall into both categories. my UG gpa was around a 2.9 and it was in finance. so, i need science classes, but i also want to raise my overall gpa.

the post-bach programs look really nice and show great stats for acceptance rates afterwards, but they're expensive and there are none in my area.

would i be at a huge disadvantage if i simply enrolled in a 4-yr univ locally as a non degree seeking student to simply fulfill the science pre reqs? it would take me 2 semesters + 1 summer intercession + 1 winter intercession to complete about 41 hours.

 

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I've been reading that post bach programs serve 2 purposes: boosting a low UG gpa and providing a structured/regimented courseload for those with little or no science background.

well, i kind of fall into both categories. my UG gpa was around a 2.9 and it was in finance. so, i need science classes, but i also want to raise my overall gpa.

the post-bach programs look really nice and show great stats for acceptance rates afterwards, but they're expensive and there are none in my area.

would i be at a huge disadvantage if i simply enrolled in a 4-yr univ locally as a non degree seeking student to simply fulfill the science pre reqs? it would take me 2 semesters + 1 summer intercession + 1 winter intercession to complete about 41 hours.

You won't be at a disadvantage. Your task is still the same whether you do an informal or formal post-bacc. Get A's, build ECs, do well on the MCATs, and apply early and broadly. The formal post-baccs have bells and whistles that a lot of non-trads find helpful (essay advice, application advice, committee letters, enforced deadlines, help finding shadowing & volunteer opportunities, MCAT help, etc.) but none of it is anything you can't manufacture for yourself with a little diligence.