Low Science GPA - Advanced Classes?

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Hey guys..so i realized I have a really low science GPA due to my intro classes freshmen year and sophomore year (2.9 GPA)...BUT I did do well on my advanced biology classes (Biochem...two semisters)...will these biochem semisters show my potential or what do you guys reccomemend for me to do? I messed up big time in the 5 credit intro classes....pretty hard to bring up my science gpa from there.

 

[Noggin]

Hey guys..so i realized I have a really low science GPA due to my intro classes freshmen year and sophomore year (2.9 GPA)...BUT I did do well on my advanced biology classes (Biochem...two semisters)...will these biochem semisters show my potential or what do you guys reccomemend for me to do? I messed up big time in the 5 credit intro classes....pretty hard to bring up my science gpa from there.

That is good that you did well in those biochem classes. However, if you have less than a 3.5 it could be a problem for you if you are trying to do MD. It really depends on how low your GPA is. If it is a 3.2 and you are set on MD then you will need to do a post bac to become more competitive .

 

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I got a 3.6 overall with 2.9 science gpa..not rly an upward trend but an upward trend in terms of science classes

 

[Noggin]

I got a 3.6 overall with 2.9 science gpa..not rly an upward trend but an upward trend in terms of science classes

The 3.6 overall is good but the 2.9 sGPA is low. Are you all done with college? If not, how many more science classes are you going to take until you graduate?

 

[Dreamstoo]

I got a 3.6 overall with 2.9 science gpa..not rly an upward trend but an upward trend in terms of science classes

Realistically speaking, you want to be around 3.6/3.3 at least to be a decent applicant. A strong MCAT could off set a weak sgpa.

 

[Dreamstoo]

That is good that you did well in those biochem classes. However, if you have less than a 3.5 it could be a problem for you if you are trying to do MD. It really depends on how low your GPA is. If it is a 3.2 and you are set on MD then you will need to do a post bac to become more competitive .

I disagree to an extent.

1. If you get a 35 MCAT, you can offset your science gpa.
2. Strong ECs and a strong upward trend can help. I know a person who had a 3.4/3.2 from a private university with a 29 on the MCAT and got accepted into two mid-tier schools and two low-tier MDs. School the student matriculated in averages are as follows: 3.7/3.7/33.

 

[Noggin]

I disagree to an extent.

1. If you get a 35 MCAT, you can offset your science gpa.
2. Strong ECs and a strong upward trend can help. I know a person who had a 3.4/3.2 from a private university with a 29 on the MCAT and got accepted into two mid-tier schools and two low-tier MDs. School the student matriculated in averages are as follows: 3.7/3.7/33.

Yes you are right a high MCAT score could offset that to some degree. It really depends on what GPA the OP has. If his sGPA is a 2.9 then I still think postbac work would be a better option than banking on a high MCAT score.

 

[Baklava]

Hi,

Do you know what type of EC's this person was involved in?
Thank you

I disagree to an extent.

1. If you get a 35 MCAT, you can offset your science gpa.
2. Strong ECs and a strong upward trend can help. I know a person who had a 3.4/3.2 from a private university with a 29 on the MCAT and got accepted into two mid-tier schools and two low-tier MDs. School the student matriculated in averages are as follows: 3.7/3.7/33.

 

[Dreamstoo]

Hi,

Do you know what type of EC's this person was involved in?
Thank you

She had publications in I believe in non-clinical research and in clinical research. She had some great letters of recommendations. She's also a very charismatic person and definitely made a good impression at the schools she interviewed at. Initially, she was considering doing a Masters in Public Health until she received many interviews from DOs and MDs (I believe about 6-7 in total). She also went to a very competitive university which may have helped. I go to a top 100 unviersity, I believe her university is top 15 and is very well known for its pre-med program.

 

[Dreamstoo]

Yes you are right a high MCAT score could offset that to some degree. It really depends on what GPA the OP has. If his sGPA is a 2.9 then I still think postbac work would be a better option than banking on a high MCAT score.

Agreed, a 2.9 gpa would need postbac work.