Is an SMP right for me?

[Howisbabbyformd]

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It's looking like I will probably have to reapply to medical school and was wondering if an SMP could do me some good? I have a 27 MCAT (retaking it May 1, already scoring much better this time around since I only crammed for about a week to get the 27, yeah I half assed it, but have learned my lesson) and a 3.49 GPA, obviously a bit below ideal. Do you think doing an SMP and performing at a high level would significantly increase my chances or would I be wasting a bunch of money particularly if my MCAT on May 1 is significantly higher than a 27?

 

[Morsetlis]

If you have to reapply, why not do an SMP?

 

[Howisbabbyformd]

So if I get into an SMP program, will I have to repay my loans that I acquire as a result of SMP tuition during medical school or will I be able to defer payment on them until I am a resident, assuming that I get into medical school? Thanks!!

 

[J ROD]

Your GPA is too high for a SMP and your MCAT would need to be higher for it to help.

It is more for those that have a 30+ MCAT and 3.0 GPA.

I would maybe try some postbac to raise the GPA over a 3.5 and you need a 32+ MCAT at least.

 

[drizzt3117]

I would work on your mcat, that's your weak spot more than your gpa.

 

[Catalystik]

I'd agree that the quickest, cheapest fix would be to get a 32+ on the MCAT. Also, if you don't have a steep upward grade trend and good BCPM GPA, you'd need to work on that.

Alternatively, you are already look to be a very good applicant for DO schools (providing the sGPA is good).

 

[Morsetlis]

I'm not sure if 3.49 cGPA is competitive enough without an SMP. The bar keeps rising, and last year's average was 3.65 cGPA.

*shrugs*