Post Bac + MCAT for DPM

[MD2014786]

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Hi

I was wondering if i were to do a post bac (UC Berkley Extension) and get say a 28-30 MCAT, would I be more compettive for a DO program?

My undergrad gpa was a 2.9

(PS. username is my buddy's, hence the MD. please dont take that into account)

 

[RATM2010]

IMO,

Doing that is only needed if you are looking at DO schools. Remember, GPA is broke down to science and overall. A 2.9 overall won't kill you especially with a >24 MCAT. Just take a couple of science and general courses before next year and try to bump it up a little. If you are applying this cycle, the 2.9 won't kill you as long as you get a MCAT >20. However, you may be very limited in where you can apply. My suggestion, apply next year after taking a few classes here and there at your local university. Study hard for your mcat to get that 28-30. if you do, you should get in someplace either this year or next.

 

[347932]

Why are you asking about being a DO in a Podiatry Forum?

 

[MD2014786]

I'm looking at good DO and DPM programs. I'm not sure which I am 100% interested in.

 

[UNMorBUST]

I'm looking at good DO and DPM programs. I'm not sure which I am 100% interested in.

Understood. However, you should direct your DO questions to the DO forum. What is your DPM question exactly?

 

[MD2014786]

I was wondering if I did a post bac (looking at UC Berkley) and got about a 28-30 mcat score, i f I would be a good applicant for a DPM program. My undergrad gpa rests at a 2.9. And I do have one bad mcat score on my record (<20).

looking to revitilize my credentials. is it possible?

Thanks

 

[UVAallday]

A 28-30 would probably get you a decent amount of scholarship money for DPM. In terms of scholarships I think it depends more on your mcat score rather than gpa.

 

[dropfoot]

I was wondering if I did a post bac (looking at UC Berkley) and got about a 28-30 mcat score, i f I would be a good applicant for a DPM program. My undergrad gpa rests at a 2.9. And I do have one bad mcat score on my record (<20).

looking to revitilize my credentials. is it possible?

Thanks

Reality check: the chances of improving your MCAT score by ten points is pretty slim. How about shooting for a 22 first? In addition to that, if your science gpa is equivalent to your overall, you may not have to post bac.

 

[MD2014786]

How much emphasis do pod schools give on past failed mcat attempts?

 

[dropfoot]

How much emphasis do pod schools give on past failed mcat attempts?

None.