Grades/Gap Year

[Nklapheke]

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I am a freshman biomedical engineering student, I moved across the state for school and moved into an apartment on my own for the first time. I did not do as well as I would have liked and thus will probably end up with a gpa of 3.3 for the year. I am very worried that this will greatly reduce my chances of getting into medical school. 👎 Any ideas?

Also, I would like to get my master's in Biomedical Engineering before I apply for med school, mainly because it will only take me two additional semesters and will greatly increase my education level and research experience. Is this a good idea? or is it worth the time like i am thinking?

 

[McNCheese]

I am a freshman biomedical engineering student, I moved across the state for school and moved into an apartment on my own for the first time. I did not do as well as I would have liked and thus will probably end up with a gpa of 3.3 for the year. I am very worried that this will greatly reduce my chances of getting into medical school. 👎 Any ideas?

Also, I would like to get my master's in Biomedical Engineering before I apply for med school, mainly because it will only take me two additional semesters and will greatly increase my education level and research experience. Is this a good idea? or is it worth the time like i am thinking?

I don't think a 3.3 in freshman year will reduce your chances too much, as long as you make some big improvements. Med schools will look at you gpa for each year, and a strong upward trend will be good.

As for the master's degree, it's up to you. If it's something you will enjoy, go for it. If you really want research to be a part of your career, it might be helpful. I guess it depends on your reasons for doing it, because there are other ways to gain experience in research without spending a year getting a master's. If it will cost you more to get a master's and money is an issue, I personally don't think it would be worth it.

 

[JSB72993]

I think you'll be fine, just start studying more for sophomore year, maybe you'll be more acclimated to living away from home next year