Grade trends

[mountainmed]

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I got verified for AACOMAS this week and was looking at the GPA page. And it shows a trend of a high freshman year, average sophomore and junior years, and a lower senior year. Part of the reason why is that I had most of my credits marked as senior because I switched majors and it took me awhile to figure out what I wanted to study. Not an excuse for some of the grades that were lower, just why I have so many credits. (GPA went about 3.8, 3.5, 3.5, 3.4) Freshman year was also at an arguably easier school for grade inflation.
Anyway, it shows that senior year is lower than the rest but the last 30 credits were about a 3.85 with mostly upper science classes, but this was diluted by the fact I had so many credits that weren't as high.. Should I be overly worried about it being a downward trend? And should I highlight the last 30 credits on secondaries in the "explain an academic discrepancy" section without bringing focus on the trend? Or do they look at the individual grades and this would unwise/unnecessary?

Thanks!

Edit:I clarified a part.

 

[Magus5454]

I got verified for AACOMAS this week and was looking at the GPA page. And it shows a trend of a high freshman year, average sophomore and junior years, and a lower senior year. Part of the reason why is that I had most of my credits marked as senior because I switched majors and it took me awhile to figure out what I wanted to study. Not an excuse for some of the grades that were lower, just why I have so many credits. (GPA went about 3.8, 3.5, 3.5, 3.4) Freshman year was also at an arguably easier school for grade inflation.
Anyway, it shows that senior year is lower than the rest but the last 30 credits were about a 3.85 with mostly upper science classes, but this was diluted by the fact I had so many credits that weren't as high.. Should I be overly worried about it being a downward trend? And should I highlight the last 30 credits on secondaries in the "explain an academic discrepancy" section without bringing focus on the trend? Or do they look at the individual grades and this would unwise/unnecessary?

Thanks!

Edit:I clarified a part.

They have access to your transcripts as well

 

[SergeantBuzzKill]

They will look your grades over and make their own conclusions. Don’t draw attention to negative aspects of your application. If they ask you about it on interview day, that’s the time to talk about it and explain yourself.

 

[Goro]

I got verified for AACOMAS this week and was looking at the GPA page. And it shows a trend of a high freshman year, average sophomore and junior years, and a lower senior year. Part of the reason why is that I had most of my credits marked as senior because I switched majors and it took me awhile to figure out what I wanted to study. Not an excuse for some of the grades that were lower, just why I have so many credits. (GPA went about 3.8, 3.5, 3.5, 3.4) Freshman year was also at an arguably easier school for grade inflation.
Anyway, it shows that senior year is lower than the rest but the last 30 credits were about a 3.85 with mostly upper science classes, but this was diluted by the fact I had so many credits that weren't as high.. Should I be overly worried about it being a downward trend? And should I highlight the last 30 credits on secondaries in the "explain an academic discrepancy" section without bringing focus on the trend? Or do they look at the individual grades and this would unwise/unnecessary?

Thanks!

Edit:I clarified a part.

I can't sugar coat this...it's a concern for me. Med school will be a LOT harder than what you're dealing with now.

 

[mountainmed]

I can't sugar coat this...it's a concern for me. Med school will be a LOT harder than what you're dealing with now.

I know it's not great but it's where I'm at. I do have a question about the last 30 credits at 3.9 though. My MCAT was 513 and in my mind that 30 credits is similar to a DIY post-bacc, I just did it before I graduated when I finally put my head on straight. Would seeing that last year of high GPA ease your mind at all if you were reviewing my app or should I brace for a rocky app season?

 

[Goro]

I know it's not great but it's where I'm at. I do have a question about the last 30 credits at 3.9 though. My MCAT was 513 and in my mind that 30 credits is similar to a DIY post-bacc, I just did it before I graduated when I finally put my head on straight. Would seeing that last year of high GPA ease your mind at all if you were reviewing my app or should I brace for a rocky app season?

Rising GPA trends are always good. A strong SR might might not be enough to convince Adcom members though. Sometimes, one has to apply with the app one has, warts and all, and see how the cycle shakes out.

 

[xnnsx1]

Rising GPA trends are always good. A strong SR might might not be enough to convince Adcom members though. Sometimes, one has to apply with the app one has, warts and all, and see how the cycle shakes out.

How much do you factor in gpa trend?
For example: 3.3 > 3.5> 3.7>4.0

 

[RNtoMD87]

How much do you factor in gpa trend?
For example: 3.3 > 3.5> 3.7>4.0

I think Goro is saying quit stressing about these fine details, and do the best you can, and apply. You should want to do the best possible regardless, and theres no sense in worrying over what cant be changed.

 

[gensurghopeful]

I mean a downward trend isn't good but your overall cGPA and sGPA bear the most weight, and yours seems like it's what - around a 3.6?

You're fine - worry about your MCAT score.