Low GPA?

[Joshua Ang]

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I know that there are many posts regarding this, but I was wondering if I could get some insight specific to my situation. I am a student at the University of Florida. I've taken some dual enrollment classes at a state college and another university, which brings my total GPA at a 3.35 (my UF gpa is 3.28). I've gotten a 30 on my MCAT. However, one issue that should be brought to attention is my organic chemistry 2 grades. I had to withdraw the first time I took it, however when I took it again I got a C-. Re-took the class again and got an A. Are my chances shot for any MD school?

 

[Microglia]

I know that there are many posts regarding this, but I was wondering if I could get some insight specific to my situation. I am a student at the University of Florida. I've taken some dual enrollment classes at a state college and another university, which brings my total GPA at a 3.35 (my UF gpa is 3.28). I've gotten a 30 on my MCAT. However, one issue that should be brought to attention is my organic chemistry 2 grades. I had to withdraw the first time I took it, however when I took it again I got a C-. Re-took the class again and got an A. Are my chances shot for any MD school?

Definitely not shot. There's 2 options:

Keep taking courses until GPA comes up to ~3.5. A higher Mcat could definitely help too.

Or

Apply DO. I don't know much about this path, but I believe those numbers have a very solid shot.

 

[Mr Interesting]

I wouldn't say your chance for MD schools is shot exactly but they are not great with a GPA and MCAT score below the average. Luckily, Florida has tons of schools. However, I suggest you take some time to work on the GPA by taking upper division bio courses. I wouldn't retake a 30 though.