Need some advice

[up&atom]

Should i apply to medical school or do i even have a chance?

During my first to years of college my gpa was 3.0. But during this time one of my grandmother was battling cancer. I spent most of time with, taking care of her: chemo appointments, doctor visits, shopping, cooking, etc. Now a couple years later i have transfered from a commuinty college to loyola university of chicago and my gpa is 3.56, i have plenty of extra activities. mcat is 30. Do you think i make a good applicant.

 

[14931]

yes ur gpa is great ,ur mcat proves u are a capable student and u have clinical experience, with good ECs, LORs, u should be able to get into some good schools, good luck

 

[futuromd]

Go for it .... schools look at upward trends - and your later GPA and MCAT are within the national avg.

Also, you will probably have a chance to explain your circumstances in the secondary or during the interview.

So, definitely .... Go For It!!

Good luck

 

[UCSBPre-Med]

You should definately apply. As others have said, schools look at upward trends, and it also seems as if you have a valid reason why your grades suffered during your first two years of undergrad.

Don't let your grades stop you from obtaining your dream of becoming a doctor!

 

[up&atom]

I would like to thank all of you for the postive comments. I hope your lives are full of joy and success.

 

[relatively prime]

Yep, you're good to go! Now just get that AMCAS in early, apply to a healthy range of schools, write some good essays and you'll be golden

Good luck!

Of course, I'm assuming you don't have less than an 8 in any section...

 

[Sweet Tea]

apply apply apply! i think you've got a chance, especially if you submit your AMCAS super-early.

side note: i love your screen name. i'm a sucker for puns.

 

[Andrew_Doan]

Originally posted by up&atom
Should i apply to medical school or do i even have a chance?

During my first to years of college my gpa was 3.0. But during this time one of my grandmother was battling cancer. I spent most of time with, taking care of her: chemo appointments, doctor visits, shopping, cooking, etc. Now a couple years later i have transfered from a commuinty college to loyola university of chicago and my gpa is 3.56, i have plenty of extra activities. mcat is 30. Do you think i make a good applicant.

Absolutely and without a doubt... apply!

 

[Dr. Wall$treet]

seems like a solid app to me, pretty smiilar to mine and i thought i had a decent shot so go for it! man these posts are growing on me i think.. i dont get that intense anger anymore!