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I am an undergrad, and I've transferred schools and campuses about 3 times (for reasons beyond my control, finances, etc...) I have 3 W's so far, one of which I am retaking. I couldn't help getting 2 of them, because if I didnt' drop them, I might have gotten bad grades in the classes. My gpa stands at about a 2.97 right now. I've had a really difficult time during undergrad, mostly because of finances, transferring, and being sick for two semesters. Also, I have worked all through school, and many times have had to have 2 jobs to keep up with tuition.
I really REALLY want to apply to med school when I graduate. I'm planning on taking all my prereqs as a post bac. If I do well during the post bac, how would DO schools look at my grades? I've got a mix of A's, B's, and C's, with nothing lower than a C.
I realize an upward trend and a good gpa from the prereqs is what I need, but would they look unfavorably at my undergrad gpa? I've still got about 3 semesters to finish, and this semester is looking pretty good at this point. I'm planning on starting to study for MCAT's this year.
As far as EC's, I've volunteered at a hospital, and am currently researching with two professors to work on an honors thesis, both of which I have been researching with for over a year. I'm also part of a few pre-med and science related clubs.
Do I have a good chance? I just want to know if and what I should expect to come up once I begin applying.
I really REALLY want to apply to med school when I graduate. I'm planning on taking all my prereqs as a post bac. If I do well during the post bac, how would DO schools look at my grades? I've got a mix of A's, B's, and C's, with nothing lower than a C.
I realize an upward trend and a good gpa from the prereqs is what I need, but would they look unfavorably at my undergrad gpa? I've still got about 3 semesters to finish, and this semester is looking pretty good at this point. I'm planning on starting to study for MCAT's this year.
As far as EC's, I've volunteered at a hospital, and am currently researching with two professors to work on an honors thesis, both of which I have been researching with for over a year. I'm also part of a few pre-med and science related clubs.
Do I have a good chance? I just want to know if and what I should expect to come up once I begin applying.