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[zaqmlp]

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Hi! I am a nurse with a 3.3 overall gpa and a 3.2 bcp gpa. I have not taken the MCATs yet, but was wondering what my chances are of getting into MD or DO school in the US- assuming i do well on the MCAT's?? The reason my gpa is so low was bc I did not care about my grades when I was an undergrad. At that point in my life I was not thinking about becoming a physician. However, my post-bach undergraduate gpa is much higher. Will schools see this and consider that or am I being foolish to even think of applying??

 

[leo56]

Hi,

Your grades are close to the averages for many D.O. schools, so as long as you take the MCAT and get at least in the mid 20s, you definitely have a chance.

good luck!

 

[LINYKid]

Hi,

Your grades are close to the averages for many D.O. schools, so as long as you take the MCAT and get at least in the mid 20s, you definitely have a chance.

good luck!

good luck. i am in a similar situation do well on the mcats, get great lor's and volunteer work and good luck

 

[sayoc]

Hi! I am a nurse with a 3.3 overall gpa and a 3.2 bcp gpa. I have not taken the MCATs yet, but was wondering what my chances are of getting into MD or DO school in the US- assuming i do well on the MCAT's?? The reason my gpa is so low was bc I did not care about my grades when I was an undergrad. At that point in my life I was not thinking about becoming a physician. However, my post-bach undergraduate gpa is much higher. Will schools see this and consider that or am I being foolish to even think of applying??

do well on mcat you will be fine.

 

[MossPoh]

For allopathic you are below the averages for most schools (not the average part though..since they do take ones with lower). Osteopathic you are fairly close to the average..if maybe a hair below. The big factor for you would be the MCAT if you get a 28+ you'll have a very strong chance for most osteopathics and if you get a 30+ or so you'll have a chance with allopathic. None of those numbers are set in stone but with the lower gpa you need to slam the mcat for allo just to negate the stuff a bit..still better than mine and nothing worth worrying about.

 

[dr.z]

Your grades are fine. Prepare well for the MCAT.

 

[DiverDoc]

MCAT not MCATs ..... someone had to say it

 

[Blade28]

Hi! I am a nurse with a 3.3 overall gpa and a 3.2 bcp gpa. I have not taken the MCATs yet, but was wondering what my chances are of getting into MD or DO school in the US- assuming i do well on the MCAT's?? The reason my gpa is so low was bc I did not care about my grades when I was an undergrad. At that point in my life I was not thinking about becoming a physician. However, my post-bach undergraduate gpa is much higher. Will schools see this and consider that or am I being foolish to even think of applying??

What was your undergrad GPA? And post-bac GPA?