how is GPA figured?

[ARAMP1]

I graduated undergrad with a 3.32 in mathematics. No chemistry or bio classes. I have since completed all my prereqs and about 30-35 hours of non related masters classes. Is it literally just every grade or only science classes, etc?

 

[doctorold]

It's science classes only. But Math is a science major, so all your math and physics classes should count.

 

[mauberley]

You get two GPAs--science and total. For MD schools, "science" includes bio, chem, physics, and math (also referred to as BCPM). For DO schools, it's only bio, chem, and physics.

 

[doctorold]

For DO schools, it's only bio, chem, and physics.

What??? Are you sure? I have 4 A's in Calculus. I want that to count.

 

[pdxhopeful]

It's worth noting too that the DO application service does grade replacement; he allopathic one doesn't. If you flunked a class the first time then got an A the second, the A is what gets factored into your reported GPA. Schools will of course still see all classes you've taken so it is best to avoid needing to use it if you can, but it means a rough first year, say, is less of a struggle to overcome.

 

[mauberley]

What??? Are you sure? I have 4 A's in Calculus. I want that to count.

From the AACOMAS application instructions, page 22 (emphasis mine):

AACOMAS will calculate your GPA and credit hours according to the following rules: GPAs and credit hours will be calculated for Science, Non-Science and All Coursework. Science GPAs include Biology/Zoology, Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Other Science, and Physics. Non-science GPAs include Behavioral Science, English, Math, and Other Non-science.

 

[doctorold]

From the AACOMAS application instructions, page 22 (emphasis mine):

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