On the edge: how to go about boosting my chances

[CapCrunch]

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I will be graduating this spring with a AACOMAS cGPA of 3.03 and a sGPA of 2.89.
Major: Biology
Minor: Physiology and Neurobiology
Did first two years at a top NY state college, and last 2 years at a top 20 OOS college, as well as 3 "for fun" credits from a local CC.

My plan until now was to do an informal post-bacc and retake a few classes, while taking 1 or 2 new science classes. I have no MCAT scheduled yet, and plan on retaking Orgo in order to refresh my memory, as well as replace the B-/C+.

The big question: Should I commit to my previous plan of 2 years post-bacc/retakes and hope for the best, or would someone in my situation be suitable for an SMP after the 1 year of post-bacc. I am forced to do 1 year of post-bacc because I haven't taken the MCAT yet, so an immediate SMP in Fall '13 is out of the question.

 

[CapCrunch]

Bumping.

 

[deleted248403]

What are you on the edge of? Cos its not US medical school admission...

You need an SMP and/or rock the MCAT

 

[MedWonk]

I will be graduating this spring with a AACOMAS cGPA of 3.03 and a sGPA of 2.89.
Major: Biology
Minor: Physiology and Neurobiology
Did first two years at a top NY state college, and last 2 years at a top 20 OOS college, as well as 3 "for fun" credits from a local CC.

My plan until now was to do an informal post-bacc and retake a few classes, while taking 1 or 2 new science classes. I have no MCAT scheduled yet, and plan on retaking Orgo in order to refresh my memory, as well as replace the B-/C+.

The big question: Should I commit to my previous plan of 2 years post-bacc/retakes and hope for the best, or would someone in my situation be suitable for an SMP after the 1 year of post-bacc. I am forced to do 1 year of post-bacc because I haven't taken the MCAT yet, so an immediate SMP in Fall '13 is out of the question.

It looks like you'll need both GPA repair via post-bacc and an SMP. You'll also need a solid MCAT. You have a very long and tough road ahead if you want to be competitive, and even then you might not get in. You should carefully consider the potential costs/consequences of spending years in post-bacc/SMP only to not get in. This isn't meant to discourage you. I say this so that you don't find yourself regretting going down this path years down the road.

 

[CapCrunch]

What are you on the edge of? Cos its not US medical school admission...

You need an SMP and/or rock the MCAT

I am not considering MD, only DO. The ultimate plan was to retake classes and then after 2 years apply, or retake for one year and then apply to an SMP program after I have taken the MCAT.

It looks like you'll need both GPA repair via post-bacc and an SMP. You'll also need a solid MCAT. You have a very long and tough road ahead if you want to be competitive, and even then you might not get in. You should carefully consider the potential costs/consequences of spending years in post-bacc/SMP only to not get in. This isn't meant to discourage you. I say this so that you don't find yourself regretting going down this path years down the road.

 

[AntonFreeman]

If you want DO, just re take some classes/upper division sciences and apply. No need for SMP

 

[andrewballa]

yeah,think so,If you want DO, just re take some classes/upper division sciences and apply. No need for SMP

 

[CapCrunch]

Thanks to those that responded. And to approach the verge of competitiveness would mean to raise my cGPA and sGPA both to roughly 3.3?

 

[deleted248403]

Thanks to those that responded. And to approach the verge of competitiveness would mean to raise my cGPA and sGPA both to roughly 3.3?

DO yes, MD no

 

[CapCrunch]

DO yes, MD no

Which is my ultimate goal. Thank you, all.