Hello,
I need some advice concerning my situation. I am a 37 yo female. Graduated in 1998 with a BS in bio GPA 3.15. I worked full-time and a part-time job, dropped out for a year to take care of grandmother. Returned brought grades up, NASA/JOVE scholar/scholarship recipient,did research for 2 yrs presented @ Jet Propulsion lab in Pasadena @ national conference; Founding member college chapter National assoc. Of Black Chemist and Chemical engineers, Chapter pres. That last year, member Naacp, Miss Homecoming (hey it's a EC) yes all while working 2 jobs and taking care of grandparent with major stroke. My science GPA is about 3.4 but since I attended a different undergrad and withdrew from some classes , made an f in one (holds head down in shame; didn't WD in time) might bring it down. Worked six years @ major steel manufacturer in Chem lab and business planning. Had a child.
Fast-forward to present went back to school in 2006 grad with another BS in Respiratory Therapy from major univ with med school, worked as a resp. Therapy student while in school (20-36) hours a week, of course two years of clinicals, did rounds with residents and med students, last year of school got really sick spent majority of that year (Jan-Aug) in hospital @ least 2 wks per month. Diagnosed Allergic asthma(uncontrolled) plus found blood clots in rt lung. Could NOT get blood thiners regulated in system hence the on again off again love affair with hospital. Mind you still completed assignments, worked, took care of child, and sat for certification on time and passed. I had to make up a lot of clinical days before i officially graduated but managed to do it before graduation. Highly respected by professors, two of which teach in the medical school. Mentor young kids in neighborhood, founder and executive director of a peer mentoring non-profit. Grad from 2nd school with 3.0, dully because this is where I flubbed up the first time so I did redeem myself. I only made one or two C's I believe. Have been working in the field for 2 years, hospital one yr home health second.
Questions:
- what MCAT score needed and do I have a remote chance of going to med school given my background? Wanted to matriculate after 1st degree but had a little one, she's older and is encouraging me to go as well as my church members. I also have taught bible study.
Please forgive spelling and grammar typing on cell.
Well guys let it rip.
I need some advice concerning my situation. I am a 37 yo female. Graduated in 1998 with a BS in bio GPA 3.15. I worked full-time and a part-time job, dropped out for a year to take care of grandmother. Returned brought grades up, NASA/JOVE scholar/scholarship recipient,did research for 2 yrs presented @ Jet Propulsion lab in Pasadena @ national conference; Founding member college chapter National assoc. Of Black Chemist and Chemical engineers, Chapter pres. That last year, member Naacp, Miss Homecoming (hey it's a EC) yes all while working 2 jobs and taking care of grandparent with major stroke. My science GPA is about 3.4 but since I attended a different undergrad and withdrew from some classes , made an f in one (holds head down in shame; didn't WD in time) might bring it down. Worked six years @ major steel manufacturer in Chem lab and business planning. Had a child.
Fast-forward to present went back to school in 2006 grad with another BS in Respiratory Therapy from major univ with med school, worked as a resp. Therapy student while in school (20-36) hours a week, of course two years of clinicals, did rounds with residents and med students, last year of school got really sick spent majority of that year (Jan-Aug) in hospital @ least 2 wks per month. Diagnosed Allergic asthma(uncontrolled) plus found blood clots in rt lung. Could NOT get blood thiners regulated in system hence the on again off again love affair with hospital. Mind you still completed assignments, worked, took care of child, and sat for certification on time and passed. I had to make up a lot of clinical days before i officially graduated but managed to do it before graduation. Highly respected by professors, two of which teach in the medical school. Mentor young kids in neighborhood, founder and executive director of a peer mentoring non-profit. Grad from 2nd school with 3.0, dully because this is where I flubbed up the first time so I did redeem myself. I only made one or two C's I believe. Have been working in the field for 2 years, hospital one yr home health second.
Questions:
- what MCAT score needed and do I have a remote chance of going to med school given my background? Wanted to matriculate after 1st degree but had a little one, she's older and is encouraging me to go as well as my church members. I also have taught bible study.
Please forgive spelling and grammar typing on cell.
Well guys let it rip.
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