I have a 3.253 cumulative GPA at the University of Michigan and a 2.75 science GPA. I have not taken the MCAT yet and will be taking a year off between undergrad and med school. I am worried that my chances of getting into medical school won't be very high, considering the fact that my GPA is not very great. I got a C- in Orgo 2 and mostly Bs or B-s in my science classes. I took a diagnostic MCAT in my sophomore year of college (Im a senior now) and I got a 17. I'm graduating a semester early from college and will be using that time to study for the MCAT. I've been doing research since freshmen year. I know GPA is a big factor when it comes to applying for med school. Should I consider DO schools over MD when applying? Any thoughts would be helpful!
GPA is way too low: c3.253 s2.75 Any chances??
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As you are right now, it's a stretch that MD or DO schools will consider you with such a low sGPA/BCPM GPA. Consider taking advantage of DO application service grade forgiveness by retaking classes where you got a low grade (for the same credits or greater). This essentially erases the first grade from inclusion in your calculated application GPAs. Don't be in a hurry to graduate when your GPA needs to improve further to gain you a reasonable amount of consideration.
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You're NOT competetive at any MD program, and on life support for DO. Suggest re-taking the Orgo class and it will do wonders for the sGPA. If you can't get it >3.0, then reconsider your career options. Do NOT take MCAT until your practice scores are in the high 20s.
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DO grade replacement until you are over 3.0......you need high 20's on your mcat.....MD just isn't happening without major miracles
