GPA and postbac at PSU

[HamsterHuey]

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Hi out there -

I am a career changer, aged 33. I ran my own company (a small design/build residential remodeling and building co) and before that I worked as an admissions advisor for exchange students. I am now interested in medicine for a variety of reasons, and I've deemed the reasons sound after ruminating on this for some time!

So, here is my dilemma: I screwed around a bit to much in college, getting only a 3.0, with a relatively easy German Studies Major. I did however do well in my science and math, scoring a 98% in calculus, doing well in physics and logic. My keen math tells me there is no way to get up to a 3.5 with only 2 years of premed. Big deal or not? I have no question about being capable of doing well in school as I have when set to the task. I also believe that I will score well on the MCAT. I am so set on going for my MD now, that I just can't take no for an answer. There's no question in my mind that this is the direction I should be headed.

Also, an ancillary question is - Anyone have experience with Portland State University for Pre-Med? I've heard mixed reviews. I like the fact that I can stay in Portland and the proximity to OHSU.

Thanks all... and please be careful about bursting my bubble 😉

 

[Isoprop]

DO offers grade replacement. With 2 more years of 4.0 work, you can achieve a respectable 3.25. Recent coursework outweighs old coursework. MCAT will be very much a determining factor. No idea about PSU.

Good luck. Some good threads in non-trad forums and post-bacc forums. Might want to check that out.