Need Some Direction. Thanks in Advance!

[Alx29]

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Like several others, I have been affected to some degree by the grade replacement policy change.
Previous to the change my
cGPA would be: ~3.48
sGPA: ~3.42
After the policy change:
cGPA:~3.21
sGPA:~3.28

I have yet to take the MCAT. Was planning to do so this May.
However, I'm not entirely sure it's worth it to apply this upcoming cycle with those stats?
Should I, instead, extend my gap year and do either of the following:
a) DIY post-bac -- taking upper-level science courses
b)SMP
and if that is the case, which of the aforementioned would be the better course of action to take?

Reason for the poor performance was due to dealing with a rare medical condition that eventually led me to spiral into severe depression. Due to its rarity, it was difficult to get the proper diagnosis, and ultimately, treatment. On top of that, the first school I attended ended up being a terrible fit for me. I transferred, and the upwards trend began immediately after that transfer and getting my medical condition and depression taken care of. Began to end every semester with A's/A-'s. Got on Dean's List every semester. Eventually graduated with a distinction in Biochem. and Chem. and a member of the Chemistry Honor's Society.

Just to give a bit of background.

Thank you all for your insight in advance! I really do appreciate it.

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

Take the MCAT, a good score (507+) wth those GPAs will get you into a decent school. If you want to then you can do some repair with a DIY postbac and take some upper division science classes

 

[holdthemayo]

I agree. People get into some DO schools with a 3.2 using grade replacement. It sounds like you have a very strong upward trend. I think an SMP is probably unnecessary if you can do well on your MCAT.

 

[psu228]

Like several others, I have been affected to some degree by the grade replacement policy change.
Previous to the change my
cGPA would be: ~3.48
sGPA: ~3.42
After the policy change:
cGPA:~3.21
sGPA:~3.28

I have yet to take the MCAT. Was planning to do so this May.
However, I'm not entirely sure it's worth it to apply this upcoming cycle with those stats?
Should I, instead, extend my gap year and do either of the following:
a) DIY post-bac -- taking upper-level science courses
b)SMP
and if that is the case, which of the aforementioned would be the better course of action to take?

Reason for the poor performance was due to dealing with a rare medical condition that eventually led me to spiral into severe depression. Due to its rarity, it was difficult to get the proper diagnosis, and ultimately, treatment. On top of that, the first school I attended ended up being a terrible fit for me. I transferred, and the upwards trend began immediately after that transfer and getting my medical condition and depression taken care of. Began to end every semester with A's/A-'s. Got on Dean's List every semester. Eventually graduated with a distinction in Biochem. and Chem. and a member of the Chemistry Honor's Society.

Just to give a bit of background.

Thank you all for your insight in advance! I really do appreciate it.

What everyone else said. See what happens with the MCAT. Also, be sure to get one or two LoRs from a DO

 

[Alx29]

Alright, so it sounds like I shouldn't even waste my time on an SMP at this point in time.
Thank you all for your replies!
Again, I really do appreciate it. I would otherwise be tossing and turning with the ideas far too long. I tend to overthink everything, unfortunately.