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I've had a much more successful application cycle than I expected. I've been fortunate to have 2 DO and 2 MD acceptances so far. When I applied, I had an MCAT on the lower side (<30) but a high GPA (3.9). Over the past month and a half, traveling all over for interviews has significantly affected my academic performance (GPA for fall will likely be 3.25; 3 Bs and 1 A). Next semester I anticipate I'll be back on track with my normal performance and expect to finish my degree with a 3.7+. My concern is that in my acceptance letters, they state that my acceptance is contingent upon satisfactory academic performance (which they define as performance at the same standard as previous coursework) and completion of my degree before matriculation. I'm concerned about how strict programs are with this policy and whether I should be worried about losing acceptances. I imagine others have to have experienced similar difficulties maintaining the same GPA while traveling all over the country for interviews???
I may just be sweating over nothing, but after all of this hard work and stress I don't want to threaten my chances of having an acceptance rescinded. The idea of coming this far and that happening is weighing heavy on me. I'd appreciate if anyone can shed some light or has had a similar experience.
I may just be sweating over nothing, but after all of this hard work and stress I don't want to threaten my chances of having an acceptance rescinded. The idea of coming this far and that happening is weighing heavy on me. I'd appreciate if anyone can shed some light or has had a similar experience.