Gap year...Unsure what to do

[psychme]

Hey guys,
My grades are on the borderline for acceptance into medical school, so I'll be applying next cycle so that I can use my senior year to increase my GPA. I'm also taking the MCATs in January.


I've been looking at other options as well such as post-bacc programs, SMPs, and other master's programs.


I'm kind of stuck between deciding what to do this winter.
Should I apply to med school next cycle if I do well my senior year with a final GPA of ~3.5?


Which of these programs would be the most beneficial if I don't decide to apply? I've heard many SMPs are very expensive and some are scams (from my advisor, she's obviously not a fan of SMPs). I wouldn't mind doing a Master's in Physio or Public Health, but I want to do something that would really help me get my foot into medical school.
Thanks for your input!

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[deleted248403]

We still didn't address the issues from this thread that you created on essentially the same topic:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?p=11501052#post11501052

So therefore type of program that will be beneficial to you is going to be difficult to say

 

[psychme]

ok...well lets start here.

which out of these programs will be the most helpful in improving my academic record and strengthening my chances of getting into med school?

 

[psychme]

i have 3.3 overall and a 3.4 science gpa. No mcat scores yet...

 

[psychme]

I've been doing some more research and I'm trying to figure out how many programs (SMPs) to apply to?

Basically, I am looking for programs that are academic record enhancers, so they are not meant for career changers.

My GPA is right around a 3.3, which what a lot of these programs are looking for. Is there a strategy I should be using when I apply? Or should I just apply to as many programs that I like?