Low GPA Junior

[Warrenc]

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Hello all, I figured I'd add one to the list of Low GPA Juniors!
I am a Biology/German double major at UNC-Charlotte with a 3.086 sGPA and 3.22 overall. I have had a few disappointing semesters, but am still determined. I am going to minor in Chemistry, but might take a few extra classes (3, inorganic, survey of P-chem, quantitative analysis) to give me a BA in Chemistry.
I am also volunteering weekly, (started earlier this month) in the emergency department at a hospital. I have to bring my Bio GPA up before I can begin researching in a Bio lab, and have submitted an application to tutor Organic chemistry.
Here's a list of the science classes I have taken, in the order I took them (leaving out general ed. and German).

Fall 2009- 12 Credits

Bio 1 : B
Calc 1:C

Spring 2010- 16 Credits

Bio 2: C
Bio 2 Lab (2credits): B
Chem 1: C
Chem 1L:A
Stats 1: A

Fall 2010 - 18 Credits

Horticulture: B
Chem 2: B
Chem 2L: A
Physics 1: A
Physics 1 L: A
Stats 2: A

Spring 2011 - 16 Credits
Physics 2: B
Physics 2L: C (???😕)
Organic 1: A
Organic 1L: A
Cell Bio: C ( 😱)
Cell Bio L: B

Fall 2011- 16 Credits
Ecology - Projected: A
Organic 2 - Projected: B
Organic 2 L- Projected: B

Spring 2012- Plans
Animal Physiology
Cardiovascular Physiology (special topic)
Survey of P-Chem
Chemistry Seminar (1 credit writing class)

As you can see, my performance, particularly in Biology, hasn't been stellar, but I am determined still. I have heard that if I had to make C's in any sciences, it would be good if they were in the beginner-level classes (except for my nasty Cell grade). I am going to work my _ _ _ off to earn A's in the physiology classes.
I was just wondering what you all think of my additional major(s)/minor, if that plays any role in counter-acting my not-so-good GPA.
I hope the post isn't too long, and thanks in advance,
Warren

 

[1TB4RKSB4CK]

Hello all, I figured I'd add one to the list of Low GPA Juniors!
I am a Biology/German double major at UNC-Charlotte with a 3.086 sGPA and 3.22 overall. I have had a few disappointing semesters, but am still determined. I am going to minor in Chemistry, but might take a few extra classes (3, inorganic, survey of P-chem, quantitative analysis) to give me a BA in Chemistry.
I am also volunteering weekly, (started earlier this month) in the emergency department at a hospital. I have to bring my Bio GPA up before I can begin researching in a Bio lab, and have submitted an application to tutor Organic chemistry.
Here's a list of the science classes I have taken, in the order I took them (leaving out general ed. and German).

Fall 2009- 12 Credits

Bio 1 : B
Calc 1:C

Spring 2010- 16 Credits

Bio 2: C
Bio 2 Lab (2credits): B
Chem 1: C
Chem 1L:A
Stats 1: A

Fall 2010 - 18 Credits

Horticulture: B
Chem 2: B
Chem 2L: A
Physics 1: A
Physics 1 L: A
Stats 2: A

Spring 2011 - 16 Credits
Physics 2: B
Physics 2L: C (???😕)
Organic 1: A
Organic 1L: A
Cell Bio: C ( 😱)
Cell Bio L: B

Fall 2011- 16 Credits
Ecology - Projected: A
Organic 2 - Projected: B
Organic 2 L- Projected: B

Spring 2012- Plans
Animal Physiology
Cardiovascular Physiology (special topic)
Survey of P-Chem
Chemistry Seminar (1 credit writing class)

As you can see, my performance, particularly in Biology, hasn't been stellar, but I am determined still. I have heard that if I had to make C's in any sciences, it would be good if they were in the beginner-level classes (except for my nasty Cell grade). I am going to work my _ _ _ off to earn A's in the physiology classes.
I was just wondering what you all think of my additional major(s)/minor, if that plays any role in counter-acting my not-so-good GPA.
I hope the post isn't too long, and thanks in advance,
Warren

Ehhh..... not really. While it is good to have an upward trend, those core classes (bio, physics, gen and orgo chem) are the pre-reqs for med school and should be the ones to get high grades on.

 

[Goro]

What you major and minor in are of interest to AdComs. What we care about is that you display excellence in the material. You need to show us you can handle medical school, which is about 10x harder than any undergrad program.

Ehhh..... not really. While it is good to have an upward trend, those core classes (bio, physics, gen and orgo chem) are the pre-reqs for med school and should be the ones to get high grades on.