Low GPA Applying Early??

[doctortp]

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My Question for you: If an applicant has a GPA that is below multiple schools' minimum GPA, should the applicant apply early; like say September/October?

My Situation: I have a 2.4, but will be over 2.5 by the end of fall. I take my PCAT in September, assuming I do well (above 80+). Should I still apply early? I'm afraid some schools would outright reject me before seeing my Fall grades. Anyone had/have been in this situation?

As for the rest of my Pharmcas application: 200+ volunteer hours in tutoring math and hospital. Certified and registered in the state of Florida. Have been working in retail pharmacies in the past 4 years. LORs from Pharmacist (use to be apart of admission communitee at a pharmacy school), Organic Chemistry teacher (also assistant dean of science department), and a Biochemistry teacher (PhD with numerous fellowships)

Answers or responses would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Edit: I will have a Bachelor's in Medicinal Chemistry minor in biology in June 2014.

 

[metallideth]

I'm assuming you're probably a sophomore in college. If so why not just get your B.S. first before applying to pharmacy school? A GPA of 2.5 is pretty low. If you work hard for another two years and get better grades you will probably be able to bring your GPA to as high as a 3.3.

 

[doctortp]

Unfortunately, I am not. I have about 120+ credits and will have a bachelor's in Medicinal Chemistry minor in biology in June 2014. My finish GPA with an upward trend from last year and this full year will be a 2.7 gpa.

 

[metallideth]

Unfortunately, I am not. I have about 120+ credits and will have a bachelor's in Medicinal Chemistry minor in biology in June 2014. My finish GPA with an upward trend from last year and this full year will be a 2.7 gpa.

Why is your GPA so low? Did you screw up your first two or three years and if so why?

 

[doctortp]

Extreme circumstances. If it's not too much to explain: my father had a stroke which caused him to lose part of his speech and wasn't able to work. My brother and I had to work full time so school wasn't an option at the time. I wasn't aware I was able to withdraw. I also had to take a year off. Also a year and a half ago another health issue with a family member happened won't get into detail. But my LORs were teachers who knew the situation and my family. So they are able to vouche and support it in their recommendation letters.