GPA question.

[MissMD1]

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My question is, how is it looked upon if instead of a general upward trending GPA you have a dip in GPA a certain semester/year. Freshman year I took classes that didn't challenge me so I got perfect grades, then I got into Pre-Med and my GPA fell a little. If my GPA goes up in Junior year solidly, will they likely ask me about sophomore year?

Thanks all.

 

[TwistinD]

The "upward trend" can realistically be thought of as any subsequent increase in grades (sustained over a period of time) occurring after any dip in GPA. For example, I had a poor sophomore year, but my junior, senior and grad grades all increased in an upward trend.

Depending on how poorly you did, they might ask. I wouldnt be surprised, so be prepared either way to discuss reasons behind the poor performance and what you learned from the experience.

 

[MissMD1]

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. I got a 3.3, bringing by GPA to a 3.7. It wasn't tragic, and it was all A's and B's. My sciences suffered with a few more B's than I should have gotten though, but I'm working on that this summer and this year.

 

[TheMightySmiter]

If you get a solid 3.7 your junior year, you'll be in great shape.

 

[blomar]

close to a majority of people have a dip in GPA sophomore year, a la organic chemistry/physics

 

[MissMD1]

I just wanted to ask since it was such a significant dip for me. It does make sense that a lot of people do though. Thanks for your opinions.

 

[kpcrew]

It doesn't sound like a big deal. If you can show that you can handle the pre-reqs and upper level courses, you should be in great shape.