importance of SMPs

[bigblubba]

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I have a 3.4 GPA for AACOMAS (science and cumulative). I was wondering what the benefits of an SMP are. For the people who do poorly in an SMP, is their SMP degree worthless after graduating? Would you be able to get a job by doing an SMP?

Also do you think I would benefit from an SMP? I have strong EC; however, I have only had sub 500 MCAT despite 3 attempts.

 

[Nontrad_FL_LGBT]

SMPs are worthless alone. Their purpose is for you to get a 3.8+ GPA and get into med school. With multiple 500 MCATs I wouldn't try an SMP, you need to know how to study going in. Do a Post-Bacc that'll teach you those skills too.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Theoretically, you can get a job with a Master's degree. But it depends on the job.

Masters and Post-Bac Programs

The JHU Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program is one of the most highly regarded “career changer” programs in the nation.

studentaffairs.jhu.edu

 

[Goro]

I have a 3.4 GPA for AACOMAS (science and cumulative). I was wondering what the benefits of an SMP are.

GPA resurrection. Showing the you of now is not the you of then.

For the people who do poorly in an SMP, is their SMP degree worthless after graduating?

In most cases, yes. They're high risk, but high reward.

Would you be able to get a job by doing an SMP?

Only if you learn something that's useful in a job. Maybe in Science teaching.

Also do you think I would benefit from an SMP? I have strong EC; however, I have only had sub 500 MCAT despite 3 attempts.

Yes. You've maxed out on the MCAT, so advising another retake is unlikely to help (unless you have test taking anxiety, which is fixable.)

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Old pinned forums post:

**The Official Guide to Special Masters Programs**

Hey Guys, Feel free to add onto this thread- now that I'm well under way with my own Special Masters Program (SMP) I'd thought that I'd donate some of my time back here because it's been so helpful for me. I'll keep tacking on more when I have more time to spend on this...

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