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Chem 1A and 2A are departmental course designations. This doesn't matter, only the actual title of course is what matters in order to be replaced. For example, I'm taking "general microbiology" at the CC to replace "microbiology" that I already took at my 4 year college. Notice, I didn't mention anything about it being called Micro 101 or Biol 119 because they are arbitrary registrar abbreviations. AACOMAS will look to replace based on its full title not the number after the prefix.
 
I was verified by AACOMAS today, before the reclassification I was at 3.00cgpa/3.01sgpa, after the reclassification my cgpa went to 2.63 and sgpa 3.10.

I already went through my non sci gpa and found a few errors, this only brings my cgpa up to 2.68
I still have to re-check my sci gpa to look for errors.

I realize there's no turning back now but I feel hopeless with a cpga of less than 3.0
 
That's a pretty significant change. How did this happen?
 
The honest answer is, no. Chances are not realistic anywhere. Don't lose hope. You can retake classes and be in decent shape for next cycle.
 
Stephanopolous said:
I was verified by AACOMAS today, before the reclassification I was at 3.00cgpa/3.01sgpa, after the reclassification my cgpa went to 2.63 and sgpa 3.10.

I already went through my non sci gpa and found a few errors, this only brings my cgpa up to 2.68
I still have to re-check my sci gpa to look for errors.

I realize there's no turning back now but I feel hopeless with a cpga of less than 3.0
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What happened? You going down almost a full half point means that you either did a tremendous miscalculation (not properly designating quality points etc) or your grade replacements did not go through?
 
AlteredScale said:
Are you planning on any retakes of courses in the summer?
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Since discovering this I am going to look into signing up for classes this fall. I will only be able to take two classes at most because I am working to support my whole family at this point. I don't think this would be enough to push me into the 3.0 range but I have to calculate and check.
 
Stephanopolous said:
Since discovering this I am going to look into signing up for classes this fall. I will only be able to take two classes at most because I am working to support my whole family at this point. I don't think this would be enough to push me into the 3.0 range but I have to calculate and check.
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Hmm it might be of your best interest then to wait one more cycle to focus on getting A's in your retakes so that you have a competitive application. There are many DO programs that will not review applicants whose GPA is lower than 3.0. Moreover, it will be exponentially difficult to gain admissions at this point. :/ sorry that you might have to wait one more year but it is for the better at the end goal.
 
I'm honestly not completely sure. I used the popular GPA calculator from this site, then double checked it with my own math to come up with the 3.0/3.1

So far I have already found a few errors and one repeat which doesn't look like it was input as a repeat on their end. Instead of listing credits as 0 they listed 3 credits, despite the fact that it was not the final attempt at the class.

I had three transcripts with multiple retakes so I understand that I may have more chance for errors than others but to see the GPA below 3.0 is just devastating for me.
 
I have already submitted my application, I don't even know if it's possible to withdrawal it at this point.
 
@OP

I read In the AACOMAS instruction manual that you can appeal your gpa calculation. Might be worth a shot in your situation
 
Thanks- they state on the FAQ that in order to appeal I have to e-mail them with my calculations. This sounds like a mess of an e-mail but I'm going to attempt. I'm already verified so I guess it's probably too late and I will be considered a re-applicant.

I have already checked their math for my undergraduate science and have found errors, I calculated 3.28 against their 3.1 and found some frank mathematical miscalculations. I'll have to call them first thing in the morning.
 
If I had known that they were going to re-classify my Anthropology classes so that they count towards my science GPA, and thus drastically decrease my cGPA (which was barely hanging on to start) I wouldn't have spent the $1035 on the applications.
 
This is rather concerning. I will make sure to look over my AACOMAS calculated GPA when the time comes. Anybody else had this happen?

Edit: What seriously? They are counting Anthro as a "science" class? Are these changes noted on the instructions or FAQ of AACOMAS? My sGPA last year was stronger than my cGPA and this does not do me any favors if so.

Double checked the instructions: That should not have happened as it should fall under Behavioral Sciences. Call them!
 
Stephanopolous said:
I was verified by AACOMAS today, before the reclassification I was at 3.00cgpa/3.01sgpa, after the reclassification my cgpa went to 2.63 and sgpa 3.10.

I already went through my non sci gpa and found a few errors, this only brings my cgpa up to 2.68
I still have to re-check my sci gpa to look for errors.

I realize there's no turning back now but I feel hopeless with a cpga of less than 3.0
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Giovanotto said:
This is rather concerning. I will make sure to look over my AACOMAS calculated GPA when the time comes. Anybody else had this happen?

Edit: What seriously? They are counting Anthro as a "science" class? Are these changes noted on the instructions or FAQ of AACOMAS? My sGPA last year was stronger than my cGPA and this does not do me any favors if so.

Double checked the instructions: That should not have happened as it should fall under Behavioral Sciences. Call them!
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Of course they would consider it science... EPI classes as well. Behavioral science and other science is all in sGPA.
 
I did- but that still didn't explain how they randomly selected some of my anthropology courses as "evolution" and others stayed as anthropology/behavioral science.
 
Stephanopolous said:
I have already submitted my application, I don't even know if it's possible to withdrawal it at this point.
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Stephanopolous said:
If I had known that they were going to re-classify my Anthropology classes so that they count towards my science GPA, and thus drastically decrease my cGPA (which was barely hanging on to start) I wouldn't have spent the $1035 on the applications.
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That isn't right. Anthropology classes are considered behavioral sciences and fall under the non-science umbrella. Are your classes by any chance anthropology classes with ANY sort of biological/chemical components and/or emphasis?
 
Let me give an example- one course, AANT 416- modern synthesis of humans was classified as "evolution"
Another course- AANT 311- Human Osteology- behavioral science/anthropology
 
Stephanopolous said:
If I had known that they were going to re-classify my Anthropology classes so that they count towards my science GPA, and thus drastically decrease my cGPA (which was barely hanging on to start) I wouldn't have spent the $1035 on the applications.
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Classifying an Anthropology science or non-science shouldn't impact your cGPA. cGPA should be same regardless. Or do you mean it impacts your non-science GPA?
 
Stephanopolous said:
Let me give an example- one course, AANT 416- modern synthesis of humans was classified as "evolution"
Another course- AANT 311- Human Osteology- behavioral science/anthropology
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That's going to be a tough sell. Human Osteology has overlap with anatomy components so it could technically fall under biological anthropology.

Modern synthesis is incredibly ambiguous. Whats the course description for that one?
 
Do schools even look at non-science GPA? I thought they just care about cGPA and sGPA.
 
mathnerd88 said:
Do schools even look at non-science GPA? I thought they just care about cGPA and sGPA.
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it has implications for cumulative gpa in general... so DEFINITELY something to worry about if your cGPA is teetering on the sub 3.0 threshold like OP.
 
A ANT 416 Topics in Human Biology (3) Selected topics in biological anthropology. May be repeated for credit when topic differs. Consult class schedule for specific topic. Prerequisite(s): A ANT 110 and 211.

This is the class description from the university website. The topic changes each time the class is offered. In my class we reviewed multiple texts that included evolution and field anthropology as well as the history behind many famous pioneers in the field of anthropology.
 
yes_sir_44 said:
OP, I think you are confusing cGPA and non-science GPA.
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Wow BIG mistake on my part. My cGPA is actually 2.94, hopefully this will go up to 3.00 where it was when I call tomorrow to make them aware of the error where they counted credits for one of my repeated courses that wasn't the final attempt.

Thanks for helping me realize this! I think being sick for the past week and working through it has caught up to me.
 
Wow, this is really saddening to see this happen to you. I've read a lot of your posts lately and your EC's have seemed really good. I'd appeal as hard as you can. And maybe just apply to Burrel in the meantime for this cycle?
 
Yeah, really sad to hear all this OP. I'm gunning for u to get in.

Gather up all the evidence you can to support your case in your appeal put in the appeal to AACOMAS.

Keep us updated and Goodluck!
 
Stephanopolous said:
If I had known that they were going to re-classify my Anthropology classes so that they count towards my science GPA, and thus drastically decrease my cGPA (which was barely hanging on to start) I wouldn't have spent the $1035 on the applications.
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cGPA is your overall GPA and sGPA is just science. Reclassifying it wouldn't change your cGPA.
 
If you can pull your cGPA up to 3.00 by calling, I wouldn't pull your app. Non-sci GPA taking that hit is not as serious. But, to confirm, I'm 99% sure you'd be considered a reapplicant if you withdrew at this point. If you do that though, you'll be okay as long as you continue doing what you're doing for the following year. Stay strong! Hopefully AACOMAS will fix the error you caught and you'll be in much better shape for this cycle. Wishing you the best of luck 🙂
 
Thanks for the support guys. Hopefully tomorrow I can get this sorted out. I think once I point out the error of counting the credits for the repeated course it should push me back to 3.00cgpa.
 
I would advise that everyone double checks their verified apps- I have found 4 errors so far. The one error, thankfully, will push my cGPA back up to 3.00, the others will actually increase my sGPA to 3.21
 
Stephanopolous said:
I would advise that everyone double checks their verified apps- I have found 4 errors so far. The one error, thankfully, will push my cGPA back up to 3.00, the others will actually increase my sGPA to 3.21
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For clarification, since I am in a similar boat as you with retakes expanding different universities, is AACOMAS not giving you credit for retakes you marked as a retake which is giving you the lower gpa?
 
MajorUnderDog said:
For clarification, since I am in a similar boat as you with retakes expanding different universities, is AACOMAS not giving you credit for retakes you marked as a retake which is giving you the lower gpa?
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Correct. The class was taken at the same school FWIW. I already e-mailed them about it tonight, I will call tomorrow and once I learn more I'll update on here.
 
fyi, though it's been noted above, physical anthropology has always been part of the sgpa before the new app changes this cycle and it seems it has remained so this cycle. Thus, any anthro class with any biological component (evolution-which falls under AACOMAS bio classification anayways, or osteology or ecological impact on primates yada yada yada) will count into the sgpa.

Behaviorial science is not part of sgpa including many forms of psychology even with bio components, accordingg to the latest changes made this app cycle.

Good to hear OP is ok now.
 
I agree, which is why I found it interesting that they listed my osteology course as “Anthropology”.

I just spent an hour typing out an e-mail to them with my calculations. This is the only way they claim they will accept GPA disputes. I’m still going to call in the morning.
 
Stephanopolous said:
Let me give an example- one course, AANT 416- modern synthesis of humans was classified as "evolution"
Another course- AANT 311- Human Osteology- behavioral science/anthropology
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That really should have been counted as an anthro class alone... Definitely contest that. Good luck with your phone call tomorrow.
 
I tried looking up old threads but got nowhere, has anyone heard of experiences where the applicant contests AACOMAS’ calculation of their GPA?
 
I hope this doesn’t delay my application significantly and now I’m freaking out thinking that schools can already see this 2.94 cGPA. This is so frustrating. I knew I was behind the game by having low stats so I tried to compensate by applying ASAP.
 
Stephanopolous said:
I tried looking up old threads but got nowhere, has anyone heard of experiences where the applicant contests AACOMAS’ calculation of their GPA?
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I got this directly from the AACOMAS Instruction Manual

"If you believe your GPA is incorrect, the first step is to choose an area that you believe is incorrect (i.e. Post-Bacc Science GPA) and attempt to calculate the correct GPA yourself. Instructions for how to do so are below.

ONLY after you have attempted to calculate the GPA on your own should you CONTACT AACOMAS BY E-MAIL ONLY with a specific set of calculations for a certain portion of your GPA which you believe is erroneous and we will review and explain the discrepancy. Email [email protected] with the subject line “Verification: GPA Inquiry” and include a description of the issue and the calculations you have made."
 
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