Freshmen GPA

[workinghard5]

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Hello people,

I completed my freshmen year and it was not a success. Due to multiple incidents and stupid mistakes, my cumulative GPA came to be a 3.432 with 28 credits. I received a B+ for Gen Chem 1 and C's for Physics 1 and Gen Chem 2.

I understand and accept what I have done. But back to the main point. Is the idea of getting into med school on schedule a far fetched idea? I intend to put in work so I can obtain 3.6+ GPA for every semester here on out. If I am correct in my calculations, I were to obtain a 3.6 from now, my cumulative GPA would end up being around a 3.3 by the end of junior year. I am even considering summer classes to increase my GPA, despite my already low science GPA.

I do not know if it matters, but my school is among the top 5 national public schools. Furthermore, I would love to here your opinions!

 

[BPCM]

Anything is possible. Retake those classes and do well in upper level sciences. I improved from a 2.8 science GPA to a 3.3+, and will be starting med school this summer. Best of luck!

 

[Alienman52]

Try your best to do well (like you said 3.6) from here on out. If for some reason something goes wrong then you can do a DIY postbacc and just retake all F/D/C coursework to boost that GPA. Good luck to you!

 

[AzizImSorry]

Why did you try to take so many science classes (albeit basic ones) as a freshman? Especially if it doesn't seem like that is your strongest area. Pace yourself, you have plenty of time to complete your pre-reqs. Make sure to do research on your profs and the classes they teach so you know if you will be able to succeed in their classes. Talk to upperclassmen pre-meds you may have run across. Good luck!