Need GPA advice

[Limelilly]

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I graduated in 2009 with a BS in engineering. If I exclude the engineering classes my UG GPA is 3.56 overall, 3.52 BCPM. With post-bacc classes (taken at CC) overall GPA is 3.67, BCPM is 3.63. Unfortunately my BCPM GPA first semester freshman year was quite low (3.07). Is this a show stopper? Would I benefit from doing a single year masters program in biology? Appreciate any advice.

 

[Faha]

Have you taken the MCAT yet ? Where is your state of residence ?

 

[libertyyne]

It is completely possible to gain acceptance based on your current numbers. What was your gpa for the past 60 - 30 credits? Your mcat and state of residence will matter if it is MD vs DO tho.

 

[Limelilly]

I have not yet taken the MCAT. State of residence is Louisiana

It is completely possible to gain acceptance based on your current numbers. What was your gpa for the past 60 - 30 credits? Your mcat and state of residence will matter if it is MD vs DO tho.

thanks. My gpa improved steadily during undergrad so last 60 hrs were above 3.6. I haven’t taken the MCAT yet. Will be applying in Louisiana and TX.

 

[Catalystik]

I graduated in 2009 with a BS in engineering. If I exclude the engineering classes my UG GPA is 3.56 overall, 3.52 BCPM. With post-bacc classes (taken at CC) overall GPA is 3.67, BCPM is 3.63. Unfortunately my BCPM GPA first semester freshman year was quite low (3.07).
1) Is this a show stopper?
2) Would I benefit from doing a single year masters program in biology? Appreciate any advice.

1) A steep upward grade trend since freshman year with application GPAs in the ballpark for average matriculants (3.71/3.64) will not hold you back.

2) A traditional masters program will not add to your med school candidacy at the vast majority of MD med schools, even if it's in a hard science.

 

[Goro]

Is this a show stopper?
Nope

Would I benefit from doing a single year masters program in biology?
You can, but I don't think it's needed. Save it for a failed app cycle

 

[Limelilly]

Is this a show stopper?
Nope

Would I benefit from doing a single year masters program in biology?
You can, but I don't think it's needed. Save it for a failed app cycle

Thank you all for the advice!