High MCAT Score

[MountainClimber94]

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What do ADCOMS think about applicants with a high MCAT score (513+) but a low GPA (2.7)?

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

What do ADCOMS think about applicants with a high MCAT score (513+) but a low GPA (2.7)?

The GPA is too low. A high MCAT can make up for a low GPA like 3.2 or even 3.0 oftentimes, but a 2.7 is too low. It needs to be fixed.

 

[gamieg]

they would question if the MCAT were just a fluke or if you don't have the resilience and long-term commitment for the long road that is medicine.

they would also wonder why you chose to apply without doing some sort of grade repair.

 

[MountainClimber94]

I've been accepted to a MS in Bio program but am questioning if I would be better off doing a non-trad post-bac. In my mind I am thinking of something in the neighborhood of 24-30 units (3.8+). Would this show adcoms that I have the commitment for the long-haul and have changed from my younger ways? Or would more than 30 units need to be done?

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

What do ADCOMS think about applicants with a high MCAT score (513+) but a low GPA (2.7)?

They think smart enough to do well but too lazy or uncommitted to actually do it long term. Reject.

 

[MountainClimber94]

Looks like I am not in a good boat. I'll admit...when I was in undergrad I didn't care about my grades. I didn't think I would actually want to use my degree for anything. I solely looked at it as a way to get higher pay. But now that I am working in a residency department (research assistant) I have really come to love the profession. I wish I would've known this about myself earlier :/

 

[Goro]

Lazy but smart, OR had a disaster in FR and SO years but then started to recover.

Other than that, we can't say anything

What do ADCOMS think about applicants with a high MCAT score (513+) but a low GPA (2.7)?