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So here's what I have so far:
Sci GPA: 3.2-3.3 (depending on how I finish out the year)
Cum GPA: 3.3+ (same)
MCAT: 29P (12P/8V/9B)
I have a pretty strong upward trend in my last years but I'm at the point where I'm not sure if I should just apply in June with these stats (MD and DO) and start working in a medical setting (MA or research) or if I should do a post bac. I'm a neurosci major so if I did the post bac it would be for around 24 semester units of upper div sci courses. Assuming I do well in that my Sci GPA could go up to around 3.4+ and Overall GPA of 3.4-3.5.
What do you guys think? Is it worth it to spend $7-8K on a post bacc to up my GPA a few tenths? Will this extra year (assuming I do well) prove to adcoms that I can handle the advanced sciences but just struggled in my early years? Would it give me a significantly better shot at MD schools? Or is that out of the question at this point. I have good Extra-Curriculars and everything so I'm not worried about that, just the numbers. Thanks a lot for any input!
Sci GPA: 3.2-3.3 (depending on how I finish out the year)
Cum GPA: 3.3+ (same)
MCAT: 29P (12P/8V/9B)
I have a pretty strong upward trend in my last years but I'm at the point where I'm not sure if I should just apply in June with these stats (MD and DO) and start working in a medical setting (MA or research) or if I should do a post bac. I'm a neurosci major so if I did the post bac it would be for around 24 semester units of upper div sci courses. Assuming I do well in that my Sci GPA could go up to around 3.4+ and Overall GPA of 3.4-3.5.
What do you guys think? Is it worth it to spend $7-8K on a post bacc to up my GPA a few tenths? Will this extra year (assuming I do well) prove to adcoms that I can handle the advanced sciences but just struggled in my early years? Would it give me a significantly better shot at MD schools? Or is that out of the question at this point. I have good Extra-Curriculars and everything so I'm not worried about that, just the numbers. Thanks a lot for any input!