Much higher sGPA (3.71) than cGPA (3.5)... Is this a problem?

[Darchter]

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So my sGPA (3.71) is much higher than my cGPA (3.5) and I’m wondering how that will be viewed.

I’m an Architecture major so most of my classes are very subjective and based on ability to design well and make models so it’s kind of up in the air if you’ll get an A or B. I get mostly A’s and B’s in my Architecture classes and have received straight A’s in science classes for the past 2.5 years.

I have a strong upward trend in terms of sGPA. First 3 semesters I had a 2.7 but the past 5 semesters has been 4.0.

I’ve been studying for MCAT the past few months and my practice tests have been 507, 510, 512.

Should I worry about my cGPA or does my sGPA and upward trend in science courses balance it out?

 

[stickgirl390]

So my sGPA (3.71) is much higher than my cGPA (3.5) and I’m wondering how that will be viewed.

I’m an Architecture major so most of my classes are very subjective and based on ability to design well and make models so it’s kind of up in the air if you’ll get an A or B. I get mostly A’s and B’s in my Architecture classes and have received straight A’s in science classes for the past 2.5 years.

I have a strong upward trend in terms of sGPA. First 3 semesters I had a 2.7 but the past 5 semesters has been 4.0.

I’ve been studying for MCAT the past few months and my practice tests have been 507, 510, 512.

Should I worry about my cGPA or does my sGPA and upward trend in science courses balance it out?

Both of your GPAs seem fine. We really need an MCAT score and more details about your app to give better feedback

 

[Hirro]

Both of your GPAs seem fine. We really need an MCAT score and more details about your app to give better feedback

Mind if I PM you about a few things? My situation is similar to the above and I would really appreciate the insight of someone more experienced with this process than I am.

 

[Darchter]

Both of your GPAs seem fine. We really need an MCAT score and more details about your app to give better feedback

I’m expecting atleast a 508 on the MCAT. I know it’s a big assumption but that’s what it looks like I’ll get. In terms of ECs, I have ~400 clinical volunteering hours, ~100 non-clinical hours. I’ve worked as a scribe for the past year and half and have 40 shadowing hours. My plan is to apply extremely early next cycle.

 

[gyngyn]

Looks fine.

 

[trobinsonmd]

Looks solid... you'll need to apply broadly -- can always take a few summer courses at your local community college to boost your gpa before submitting your app