Hi guys. Quick question. As it stands my science gpa is around a 3.0. This was because I had poor grades in Ochem and General chemistry originally and I ended up retaking and receiving A's at a community college after I graduated with a degree in economics. If you take into account grade replacement like they do in osteopathic schools, my science gpa rises to a 3.75 and overall around a 3.8. As it stands it is at a 3.0 and a 3.2. Well my question is this, do I have a shot with the 3.0 science gpa. Upward trend like crazy. Retakes in Ochem 1,2, General bio 2, and General chem 1 with all A's to replace c's from several years ago. Also what schools offer grade replacement like they do in osteopathic schools? Thanks guys
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treadlightlyplease, did this get accidentally posted on the "pre-pharmacy" discussions?
I think he's just using osteopathic schools to ask a question about pharmacy? not sure tho 🙁
Anyway, 3.2 GPA is not perfect, but its still above 3.0, which is still good. If you get a nice PCAT (75+ percentile) and have pharmacy experience/extracurricular activities, you should definitely get accepted into some good schools 🙂
Thanks guys, and yes I meant it to be here. I just wanna see what my chances are with a 3.2 overall and a 3.0 science?
I think it depends on the pharmacy school too. Some will calculate the new grade into your pre-pharmcy GPA, but count the previous grade in your cumulative GPA. From what I was hearing, they care most about the pre-pharmacy GPA. But don't quote me. That's just the impression I got from meeting w/ schools. A good PCAT score would definitely help. Good Luck!
