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Hi, I am a biology major currently at an expensive private school. I just finished my second year. However, the cost is way too much and I think I need to switch to a cheaper in-state school for the next two years. My thinking in high school was that I wanted to go to the best school for the best chance to go to a medical school which has been all I ever wanted to do. However, by switching I can save 40,000 dollars over two years and I think it is the best option for me at the point. If I thought I was likely going to make medical school I would for sure pay. I love the school I am at and it has been a great experience and I would love to graduate from a good school, and having gone there for two years and spending so much money for two years to not benefit from the degree really sucks. Currently, I am not a good candidate for medical school I have very little EC, I have failed to get internships, research and job shadowing to this point but am going to keep applying for stuff. My gpa is not very good but has a decent upward trend.
First semester: 2.9
Second Semester: 3.0
Third Semester: 3.1
Fourth Semester: 3.33
I struggled with French class for the first three semesters which hurt my grades a decent amount. I dont have anything less than a C. And no Cs in science courses.
What are my chances of getting into medical school or DO school? What should I do going forward? Is it better to graduate from the worse school with less debt or continue at the good school for the degree? What kind of backup options do I have should the unthinkable happen? Do I have any chance of making med school at this point? If I have over a 3.7 avg at the new school will that be enough to give me a shot? Will it look too much like I switched to get better grades?
I have been really stressed out and feel completely lost and hopeless. I am willing to do whatever it takes to become a doctor at this point. I didn't buckle down as much as I needed to the first two years but I want to do what I need to, to give me the best chance. I have been in panic mode for months about my loans, my grades and worries about medical school. I have made some mistakes in the past regarding my future and I feel really scared and worried and just need advice about what I should do at this point.
First semester: 2.9
Second Semester: 3.0
Third Semester: 3.1
Fourth Semester: 3.33
I struggled with French class for the first three semesters which hurt my grades a decent amount. I dont have anything less than a C. And no Cs in science courses.
What are my chances of getting into medical school or DO school? What should I do going forward? Is it better to graduate from the worse school with less debt or continue at the good school for the degree? What kind of backup options do I have should the unthinkable happen? Do I have any chance of making med school at this point? If I have over a 3.7 avg at the new school will that be enough to give me a shot? Will it look too much like I switched to get better grades?
I have been really stressed out and feel completely lost and hopeless. I am willing to do whatever it takes to become a doctor at this point. I didn't buckle down as much as I needed to the first two years but I want to do what I need to, to give me the best chance. I have been in panic mode for months about my loans, my grades and worries about medical school. I have made some mistakes in the past regarding my future and I feel really scared and worried and just need advice about what I should do at this point.