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Help with Retakes

Started by medsc1
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Hey guys I need some help to make a few decisions! My cgpa is currently 3.14 and my sgpa is currently 2.94. I am taking the MCAT on July 2nd and I am registered to re-take Gen Chem 2 (4 cr.) and Calculus 1 (5 cr.) this summer both of which I got C's in. If I get A's in both, my cgpa will be 3.23 and my sgpa will be 3.00. Do you guys think it is worth re-taking Calculus?? It really only helps my cgpa.

Also, when do you guys think I should send in applications?? My LOR's, PS, and everything is ready. All I need are the re-take course grades and my MCAT scores. Thank You all so much in advance.

YES!

Very worth it...you could go from no interviews to a handful when your GPA goes over 3.0, and its also nice to see the cGPA over 3.2

Be sure to do well in the classes and do as well as you can on the MCAT. Good luck