Is a 3.4 BCPM good for Allopathic schools?

[Megan801]

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I have not taken the MCAT yet which I understand is an important number to know when assessing chances but I would like to know about this GPA. I will most likely have a 3.4 BCPM and a 3.65 overall GPA after this semester when I apply to medical schools. I will also have a lot of experience, shadowing, research, and volunteering. Am I on a good path to get a few acceptances?
Also, are there certain schools I should consider knowing my GPA will be around this number? Any advice would be appreciated.
Once again, I know the MCAT is a very important factor that can completely change any advice that could be given. I would just like to know how I am doing so far.
Thank you!!

 

[TheWeeIceMan]

3.4 is on the low end, but with a 3.65 overall gpa, I don't think it will hold you back from an acceptance somewhere, assuming your MCAT is in order. Shoot for something in the 30s, ideally 32+. To get a better idea of what schoosl to look for in your range, I'd suggest you buy a copy of the MSAR (it's about $15).

 

[knv2u]

No. The average cumulative GPA and science GPA of allopathic matriculants isn't that far apart and should be somewhere in the 3.60-3.65 range for both metrics.

 

[Ismet]

Moving to WAMC

 

[Status Sciaticus]

Definitely on the lower end, but it should get you a few interviews provided you get a very good MCAT score (33+).
Quite a few 3.4 students take a year off to do an SMP ( I did myself) and it helped me get into an allopathic school.

 

[WillburCobb]

I had a 3.35 sGPA, 3.45 cGPA, and 32+ MCAT as a reapplicant ORM and was accepted to an allopathic school. I'm definitely an exception but it is possible.


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[boomshaketheroom]

3.27/3.27/35 accepted 2nd time around to an MD program. Make sure you make up for it in other areas, ALL other areas.

 

[WillburCobb]

...Make sure you make up for it in other areas, ALL other areas.

I can't emphasize this enough.

 

[plumhill]

Good? No. In range (especially with a strong upward trend)? Yes. You will have to make up for it in other ways.

 

[joker2400]

Check out the 5th bullet point of Q #3 here: http://mdadmissions.msu.edu/faq/pages/competitive_faq.php

Download the Self-Assessment Guide and read the section titled GPA here: http://admissions.med.wayne.edu/prepare.php

 

[starkidbee]

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[boomshaketheroom]

Isn't there a thread that says % of people accepted with various GPAs and MCAT scores?

 

[Catalystik]

Isn't there a thread that says % of people accepted with various GPAs and MCAT scores?

Yes. It can be found here: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...e-who-applied-with-your-cgpa-and-mcat.888650/