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[simba89]

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Hey new to the forum and would like to hear a combination of all the things suggested in the title. I'll begin I'm a student recently graduated from Binghamton University took 5 years got a 2.3 gpa, with a science gpa which I'm not sure of but pretty sure it was less then that. Most people get better as they get older I got worse started with a decent gpa 3.2, as a freshman in fall, then got 3.0 in spring. So overall I had a 3.1 gpa, after that the ship sank fast, don't know what happened but from that time I lost complete focus, combination of girls, alcohol and showing no effort in were my main issues. During this time I have done other things such as joined an organization, was even a peer counselor for some incoming freshman at one point. So far no work/volunteering at a hospital but I do plan on doing so soon, luckily I have a friend working in a nursing home/hospital, whose helping hopefully land a job there. Currently I have been working to improve grades in courses by retaking them at the same university I graduated from and I am running into the same problems, got a C, and C+ in pre-req Biology and Chem class respectively. Taking the second part of theses courses this semester and doing pretty good in Chem but terrible in Bio, there is time to try and turn around my grade to a B possibly but been feeling depressed and hopeless recently. The main issue I have is effort, in almost everything, from work to school across the board. But recently I kind of felt I figured it out and have been giving 100% in things, but is it too late? Honestly, I'm really dedicated to trying to get into medical school and believe anything is possible, but just wanted to here some opinions/ advice from those who maybe when through the same things or have experience with the process. I've been thinking about trying to continue the pre-reqs and probably retake those courses again, but not really sure what to do. Thanks to anyone who took the time to read

 

[sstespri]

You need to be realistic and ask yourself if you have what it takes to make the grades. I think it's safe to say there's a trend in your schoolwork. You're not always going to get the chance(s) to retake classes to make a passing grade. I would entertain other ideas as medicine isn't for everyone (academically speaking).

 

[Goro]

Suggest that there is a message here and it's time to try other career paths. Otherwise, seek out your school's learning specialists and change your learning style.



Currently I have been working to improve grades in courses by retaking them at the same university I graduated from and I am running into the same problems, got a C, and C+ in pre-req Biology and Chem class respectively. Taking the second part of theses courses this semester and doing pretty good in Chem but terrible in Bio, there is time to try and turn around my grade to a B possibly but been feeling depressed and hopeless recently. The main issue I have is effort, in almost everything, from work to school across the board. But recently I kind of felt I figured it out and have been giving 100% in things, but is it too late? Honestly, I'm really dedicated to trying to get into medical school and believe anything is possible, but just wanted to here some opinions/ advice from those who maybe when through the same things or have experience with the process. I've been thinking about trying to continue the pre-reqs and probably retake those courses again, but not really sure what to do. Thanks to anyone who took the time to read[/QUOTE]