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[AlkaIL]

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As a non-trad student I and am seeking advice and what to do the next couple of years to become a better applicant.

community college GPA 2.98 (repeated 2 classes I got an F in, 1 W and 1 D)
undergrad GPA 3.35 BA psychology, small private unknown school

no science classes yet need to do post-bac.

I am wanting to do a post-bacc at Northwestern, but after talking to an advisor there I was advised to take a class as a student-at-large, that might get accepted later, but not now due to GPA :-( I am taking a class there starting in January, after which I will apply to their program for summer admission. I am thinking after getting an A in the general Biology and Math class, they might take me into their program.

My EC include hospital volunteering 3 years, worked all through college (can you tell by grades?)

What should I do to make myself a better applicant? Any advice would be appreciated. After all most non-trads that gain acceptance have either careers (none here I work as a bartender and have some sales experience but no career) or have advanced degrees in some field that shows success. Thanks everyone.

 

[DoctorMom78]

As a non-trad student I and am seeking advice and what to do the next couple of years to become a better applicant.

community college GPA 2.98 (repeated 2 classes I got an F in, 1 W and 1 D)
undergrad GPA 3.35 BA psychology, small private unknown school

no science classes yet need to do post-bac.

I am wanting to do a post-bacc at Northwestern, but after talking to an advisor there I was advised to take a class as a student-at-large, that might get accepted later, but not now due to GPA :-( I am taking a class there starting in January, after which I will apply to their program for summer admission. I am thinking after getting an A in the general Biology and Math class, they might take me into their program.

My EC include hospital volunteering 3 years, worked all through college (can you tell by grades?)

What should I do to make myself a better applicant? Any advice would be appreciated. After all most non-trads that gain acceptance have either careers (none here I work as a bartender and have some sales experience but no career) or have advanced degrees in some field that shows success. Thanks everyone.

I think the post-bach is a good idea. If there are any other undergraduate courses you should retake I would do that as well. I would try to get some other clinical and volunteering experience and maybe some research. I would look into osteopathic medicine and shadow a DO. Your plan sounds good though. Good luck with everything!

 

[Haemulon]

I think the post-bach is a good idea. If there are any other undergraduate courses you should retake I would do that as well. I would try to get some other clinical and volunteering experience and maybe some research. I would look into osteopathic medicine and shadow a DO. Your plan sounds good though. Good luck with everything!

Good advice, although the OP sounds as if they have the volunteering already. Some research experience is a good idea, and also some shadowing if you can. But first and foremost earn some good grades in your post-bac, and include some advanced coursework in the sciences. And by all means study your butt off for a good score on the MCAT. You can do it.

 

[AlkaIL]

Thanks for the advice. I can't wait to start classes soon.