Low GPA, help with Post-Bacc

[BillyBaggins]

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Greetings everyone, I need some guidance here because I'm unsure what to do at this point. I've been looking for post-baccalaureate schools to apply to but because of my GPA, it's been tough finding one I meet the requirements for. Having taken all my pre-requisite course, I graduated from college at 20 in 2016 with a cGPA of 2.65. To put in plain and simple, I lacked discipline in college which resulted in the grades I earned. After graduating, I was involved in volunteering for about a year and have been working as a medical scribe for about 1.5 year. In addition to that, I started self-studying for the MCAT this summer.

I feel like my grades are seriously hindering me from "taking the next step." Because I've taken all the pre-reqs, I can't apply as a career changer and because of my grades, I would straight out be rejected for most SMPs. Throughout the years, I've grown a lot and learned a lot about time management.

What do you seriously advise I do? Thanks as you respond!

 

[Doctoscope]

What's your current state of residence?

 

[drgweeds]

Go to your state institution and get started on a DIY postbac. Take upper level BCMP classes and do well on the MCAT.

 

[Moko]

Take upper level science classes to get your GPA to 3.0 (this can be done DIY, or via formal 'academic enhancement' post-bac programs), then pursue a SMP. This will likely represent the path of least resistance.

 

[BillyBaggins]

What's your current state of residence?

NY State

 

[Doctoscope]

NY State

I think your best bet is to take classes at your nearest SUNY as a non-degree seeking student. Google “[Your Nearest SUNY] non degree seeking student,” and look at the enrollment instructions.

Looks like there’s also options for continuing education at NYU, Columbia, and Cornell, so check those out too.

Keep in mind that getting into upper divisions as a non-degree student can be a pain in the ass since you’re at rock bottom in terms of enrollment priority, so make sure to email professors and schools to ask them for more information.

 

[Angus Avagadro]

I always like to recommend a linked Post Bac with admission. If you hit the GPA number, and it varies by program, you're in. Our PhDs love our post bac students. They hit the ground running. Plus it gives clear criteria for admission. You can still apply to other newer schools if you dont get in. Have a study strategy BEFORE you enter and work harder than you seem possible. Good luck and best wishes.

 

[Rachapkis]

Search for Goro’s guide to students who need reinvention.

 

[Wolvvs]

Are you able to get a committee letter from your undergraduate institution? If so, enrolling in classes at one of the SUNYs may be a good idea. If not, you can try to find a program that will take you. I was in a similar situation, most postbac programs at schools near me were for career changers, but I found one that would basically give anyone a shot and a committee letter if they did well. These programs do exist, it depends exactly where you are though.