Grades

[gerrybrown82]

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i got a bachelors degree in accounting with really low grades.....but i have yet to take any science classes at all..........how much weight will be put on non science grades if i got a 3.7 or so in my Pre med science courses????? assuming i have a good 30 or higher MCAT and volunteer work....

 

[gman33]

Your overall gpa is probably the first thing that gets looked at.
If it is below 3.0, most schools will not look any further.
It needs to be around 3.5 to be competitive.

 

[J ROD]

As far as the academic assessment goes, MCAT and overall GPA, then they take a look at science GPA.

DO schools are more forgiving and may look deeper.

What exactly numerically does "really low grades" mean?

You at least need a 3.2-3.3 to get a real look with a strong MCAT 33+ unless you have something special.

 

[BennieBlanco]

As far as the academic assessment goes, MCAT and overall GPA, then they take a look at science GPA.

DO schools are more forgiving and may look deeper.

What exactly numerically does "really low grades" mean?

You at least need a 3.2-3.3 to get a real look with a strong MCAT 33+ unless you have something special.

like boyish good looks or charm.

 

[J ROD]

like boyish good looks or charm.

I was thinking more in the lines of unique or great EC's.....but pure physical attractiveness could work too!! 😉

Pretty people get all the breaks, lol!!