Low GPA... What should I do?

[medmaddy]

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I just finished my sophomore year and I am very unhappy with my performance this spring semester... so now my overall gpa is a 3.14. I don’t know what happened, it just got the best of me I guess. Anyway, I was wondering if there’s still a chance I can raise my gpa enough (keep in mind I haven’t taken the MCAT either) to have a fair shot at MD or even DO.

If you think I have a shot, maybe I just need to hear some low gpa success stories to keep me motivated because I feel like I have no chance of pursing the career I want because of my poor performance this past semester.

I got a D in my genetics class which is probably what made me drop so much. I’ve never gotten a D ever in my academic career. Should I retake this class?

 

[Goro]

I just finished my sophomore year and I am very unhappy with my performance this spring semester... so now my overall gpa is a 3.14. I don’t know what happened, it just got the best of me I guess. Anyway, I was wondering if there’s still a chance I can raise my gpa enough (keep in mind I haven’t taken the MCAT either) to have a fair shot at MD or even DO.

If you think I have a shot, maybe I just need to hear some low gpa success stories to keep me motivated because I feel like I have no chance of pursing the career I want because of my poor performance this past semester.

I got a D in my genetics class which is probably what made me drop so much. I’ve never gotten a D ever in my academic career. Should I retake this class?

I suggest a retake.
Yes, a rising GPA trend speaks volumes.
Go to your schools learning or education center for help.

 

[JustAUser]

I suggest reading Goro's advice for reinvention.
Goro's advice for pre-meds who need reinvention

You still have time to bring your GPA back up. Aim for 4.0's throughout junior and senior year.