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[Mountain Medic]

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Sorry all, I am new to this site, and I apologize if this has been a topic that has been discussed before. I currently work as a Paramedic, and have been looking towards furthering my education and bettering myself, with that being said I have been wanting to pursue Med School. However, I spent my first couple of semesters in college (community college) having "way too much fun," for lack of better terms and have the grades to prove it. Between an F and a couple of D's and the numerouse Withdraws I have, do I even have a chance at getting into Med School. I still have to go back to school for my Bachelors, and don't even have my Associates, my current GPA is 2.8, which could be much better, especially if I had the motivation then that I have now. Any help appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Arovetli]

Take advantage of the grade replacement offered by osteopathic schools, get back in school and work hard. Rock the MCAT. Plenty of people have been in a similar position and succeeded.

 

[Mountain Medic]

What would be the reality of getting into a traditional Med School instead of Osteopathic?

 

[GenusTide]

What would be the reality of getting into a traditional Med School instead of Osteopathic?

Everyone makes mistakes when they were " not motivated". Rock as close to a 4.0 as you can for the remainder of the classes to achieve your BS ( or BA or whatever) and study hard to get above a 30 on your MCAT and you will have a good chance at a MD school. It really is totally up to you, if you want it bad enough, you will find a way to achieve it.
Best of to you 👍