Having trouble finding a Postbac that will admit me?

[JRMDR]

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Hey guys, I was wondering about a post bac program out there that will admit a student with my stats. 2.6cum 2.3sci. These are terrible stats that I have but I wanted to know if there is a post bac program out there that will accept a student like me. I have looked everywhere online and no luck?
Thanks guys for your help

 

[Chrissy]

Hey guys, I was wondering about a post bac program out there that will admit a student with my stats. 2.6cum 2.3sci. These are terrible stats that I have but I wanted to know if there is a post bac program out there that will accept a student like me. I have looked everywhere online and no luck?
Thanks guys for your help

what's your background like? are you coming right from college?.....you definitely have options

 

[Barfalamule]

I was just accepted into the UMass postbacc program and as far as I know, they don't have any kind of minimum GPA reqs. All they require is transcripts and a recommendation.

 

[sidewalkman]

Every state should have something at their state school, whether it be listed under continuing education, evening program, extension school, etc. Search around or ask here - chances are someone here from your state can offer specific advice.

Also look into a second degree if you need the loan money and the requirements works for you. The requirements to get in may not be that hard depending on the school. Temple, for example, only requires a 2.3 transfer GPA in-state (can't remember for out-of-state, but it can't be that much higher).

Then there's what I call the "Holy Trinity" of post-baccs - good private schools that don't charge an arm and a leg, offer a solid selection of classes, and are open-enrollment. These are Northwestern, Harvard, and WashU. If you don't mind moving and taking most/all of your classes during nights and weekends, this could be another option to consider.

So there are always options, even if your GPA is 0.0.

 

[LooKing4Ward]

I'm in the same boat. 2.48 overall, 2.17 BCPM.

 

[StanSmith]

Then there's what I call the "Holy Trinity" of post-baccs - good private schools that don't charge an arm and a leg, offer a solid selection of classes, and are open-enrollment. These are Northwestern, Harvard, and WashU. If you don't mind moving and taking most/all of your classes during nights and weekends, this could be another option to consider.

So there are always options, even if your GPA is 0.0.

Can you clarify this statement. Are you saying that you apply and if you have some sort of a pulse you are good to go?

 

[skypilot]

Hey guys, I was wondering about a post bac program out there that will admit a student with my stats. 2.6cum 2.3sci. These are terrible stats that I have but I wanted to know if there is a post bac program out there that will accept a student like me. I have looked everywhere online and no luck?
Thanks guys for your help

I don't think the Harvard Extension school has any admission requirements. Just pay the money and go to Harvard at night!

 

[Barfalamule]

Can you clarify this statement. Are you saying that you apply and if you have some sort of a pulse you are good to go?

Open-enrollment only requires a pulse and just means you are enrolling to take classes, not into a postbacc. Formal enrollment into a postbacc is mainly for advising and a clearer picture on what it takes to get that committee LOR. You can just open enroll at some place like HES and take the classes and get individual LOR's from the profs and if you complete it successfully, the committee LOR. So you don't really need a post-bacc program--it just provides some basic structure and looks more formal on your med app.
You need to clarify what you are looking for. If you don't mind taking classes at night and being thrown into a competitive environment, then shoot for something like Harvard Extension, if you prefer something a little more structured during the daytime with not so many gunners then look towards your local state school.
Bottom line is a lot of these schools are really flexible on admissions because you have to prove yourself first before they back you up. HES and UMass were my two top choices in the Boston area. I ultimately chose UMass because I prefer going during the day and I've heard great things about their post-bacc program(and they are much cheaper during the summer).

Hope this helps.

 

[sidewalkman]

Nice summary, Barfalamule. I'd also like to throw in that if you go the informal route you'll usually be taking exactly the same classes as the students in the formal program.