Hello Everyone!
I came on this site because I'm really starting to have doubts that I can raise my GPA in these last 2 years of college that I have left. My dream is to eventually go to D.O. school after finishing my bachelors (most likely after finishing post- bacc as well). Here's my back story...
I am half-way done with my degree. I've been out of school since 2014, due to my GPA dropping extremely low. I decided to give myself time to mature and come back to try again with a different mindset. I am a whole different person, all A's this far and very determined! The grades on my past transcript are mostly A's (from the classes I actually tried in) and the rest are C's (the classes I just showed up to and put little effort in). I was 18 when I started, dumb, working full time, and didn't take school serious
Now I'm dealing with the consequences 4 years later.
I guess my question is what are some recommendations that you would give someone like me? I was thinking of switching my degree over to a science degree but decided to do pre-reqs after finishing my degree. Also, can you take pre-reqs during your degree?
My GPA is pretty low at 2.85, but if I get all A's in the 4 classes that I'm taking this semester it will be at a 3.03. Should I reconsider re-taking classes I got a C in? Also, I have taken only 2 science classes and those were A-'s. Should I consider post bacc also, or do I have time to redeem myself? I don't want to leave out that I am also a Medical Assistant/Xray tech with 3 years office experience (Dr. willing to write a letter of recommendation). I also have around 122 volunteer hours so far, hoping to get more experience.
I am wanting to go the D.O. route and hope I still have time to redeem myself. Thanks to all who reply in advance, and good day!
Here's a breakdown just because I did write a lot and some information can get lost up there...
Major- Psychology (half way through degree)
GPA- 2.85
Volunteer hours- 122
Experience/related- 3 years
Have not taken MCAT
-Do I still have what it takes to make it into D.O. school with hard work put forward?
-What do you recommend would be the best steps to get there?
-Sorry guys just saw that this post was uploaded on the wrong forum and not sure on how to delete it.....
I came on this site because I'm really starting to have doubts that I can raise my GPA in these last 2 years of college that I have left. My dream is to eventually go to D.O. school after finishing my bachelors (most likely after finishing post- bacc as well). Here's my back story...
I am half-way done with my degree. I've been out of school since 2014, due to my GPA dropping extremely low. I decided to give myself time to mature and come back to try again with a different mindset. I am a whole different person, all A's this far and very determined! The grades on my past transcript are mostly A's (from the classes I actually tried in) and the rest are C's (the classes I just showed up to and put little effort in). I was 18 when I started, dumb, working full time, and didn't take school serious
Now I'm dealing with the consequences 4 years later.I guess my question is what are some recommendations that you would give someone like me? I was thinking of switching my degree over to a science degree but decided to do pre-reqs after finishing my degree. Also, can you take pre-reqs during your degree?
My GPA is pretty low at 2.85, but if I get all A's in the 4 classes that I'm taking this semester it will be at a 3.03. Should I reconsider re-taking classes I got a C in? Also, I have taken only 2 science classes and those were A-'s. Should I consider post bacc also, or do I have time to redeem myself? I don't want to leave out that I am also a Medical Assistant/Xray tech with 3 years office experience (Dr. willing to write a letter of recommendation). I also have around 122 volunteer hours so far, hoping to get more experience.
I am wanting to go the D.O. route and hope I still have time to redeem myself. Thanks to all who reply in advance, and good day!
Here's a breakdown just because I did write a lot and some information can get lost up there...
Major- Psychology (half way through degree)
GPA- 2.85
Volunteer hours- 122
Experience/related- 3 years
Have not taken MCAT
-Do I still have what it takes to make it into D.O. school with hard work put forward?
-What do you recommend would be the best steps to get there?
-Sorry guys just saw that this post was uploaded on the wrong forum and not sure on how to delete it.....
