Low GPA -- how to boost?

[purplem22]

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Hey everyone!

I am a senior graduating in May 2025 with a 3.31 cGPA and 2.89 sGPA (first two years of undergrad was rough due to personal reasons). I have not taken the MCAT yet, but am studying now. 500+ hours of clinical experience. Should I do a DIY post bacc or apply to a biomedical science/biology masters for GPA repair?

TIA!

 

[AJS59]

Hey everyone!

I am a senior graduating in May 2025 with a 3.31 cGPA and 2.89 sGPA (first two years of undergrad was rough due to personal reasons). I have not taken the MCAT yet, but am studying now. 500+ hours of clinical experience. Should I do a DIY post bacc or apply to a biomedical science/biology masters for GPA repair?

TIA!

We probably need to see a full WAMC. Can you break down your GPA by year?

DIY will help boost your overall grades, Masters is best as a "prove it" tool for proving you can belong in med school, but will not actually improve your GPA

 

[Mr.Smile12]

We wrote this

GPA Repair and Management for Pre-Health Applicants | Student Doctor Network | SDN

Course load management is key for pre-health students to avoid having to do GPA repair. Learn more about drops, withdrawals, and GPA impacts.

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[Goro]

Hey everyone!

I am a senior graduating in May 2025 with a 3.31 cGPA and 2.89 sGPA (first two years of undergrad was rough due to personal reasons). I have not taken the MCAT yet, but am studying now. 500+ hours of clinical experience. Should I do a DIY post bacc or apply to a biomedical science/biology masters for GPA repair?

TIA!

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