High Cumulative GPA Low Science GPA Freshman

[FutureDoc1014]

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Hey guys so I’m a freshman rn and I have an good enough cumulative gpa so far (3.7) and non science gpa is 4.0, but my science gpa is like 3.3 maybe 3.4 max. It’s 4 classes I have an A- in bio, B in calc, Pass for physics so no effect on gpa, and a B+ in ochem which I think I can get to an A-. I know it’s still early and I’m sure I can pad my sGPA with some “easier” classes but idk I’m kinda scared now because it’s just such a big difference between the two so is that ok or should they be closer?

 

[YCAGA]

You’re science GPA maters much more than your cGPA. You want your sGPA to be at least 3.5 for MD schools but more realistically 3.6-3.7 as to not have to fall back on a very high MCAT or graduate program. If anyone doesn’t believe me, get an MSAR subscription and look at sGPA percentiles.

 

[Goro]

Hey guys so I’m a freshman rn and I have an good enough cumulative gpa so far (3.7) and non science gpa is 4.0, but my science gpa is like 3.3 maybe 3.4 max. It’s 4 classes I have an A- in bio, B in calc, Pass for physics so no effect on gpa, and a B+ in ochem which I think I can get to an A-. I know it’s still early and I’m sure I can pad my sGPA with some “easier” classes but idk I’m kinda scared now because it’s just such a big difference between the two so is that ok or should they be closer?

Rising GPA trends are always good. You have quite a while to to go

 

[JimKimSlim]

You’re just a freshman (you might even change your mind about becoming a doctor, like 80% of my premed friends did)! You’re also learning how to balance your course loads. Most of us have been there, so don’t worry too much and focus on your college experience.

 

[FutureDoc1014]

Rising GPA trends are always good. You have quite a while to to go

I'm guessing the big gap between the 4.0 non-science and 3.4 science is a red flag though right? What do you think the biggest acceptable gap is? My guess is like 0.1-0.2 max right?

 

[Goro]

I'm guessing the big gap between the 4.0 non-science and 3.4 science is a red flag though right? What do you think the biggest acceptable gap is? My guess is like 0.1-0.2 max right?

The low sGPA is the issue.

 

[YCAGA]

I'm guessing the big gap between the 4.0 non-science and 3.4 science is a red flag though right? What do you think the biggest acceptable gap is? My guess is like 0.1-0.2 max right?

Gap doesn’t matter…it’s the low sGPA like @Goro said. 3.5 sGPA and 3.55 all other GPA is not better or less concerning than 3.6 sGPA and 4.0 all other GPA even though the latter is a bigger gap.

 

[Vikingbear16]

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[LizzyM]

Taking o-chem as a freshman is almost always a trap that really smart students fall into. In my 25 years of experience, the lowest GPA almost always comes in the year that one takes o-chem. So, I would project that you will be on an upward slope going forward and should keep working hard knowing that your GPA could be much, much better 2 years from now.

 

[Banco]

It's alright, its a few classes and you're only a freshman. Don't worry right now, just try to do as best as you can going forward.

Honestly Orgo as a freshman getting a B+/A- is pretty impressive.