Post-bacc prospects...need help!

[claridge13]

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Hey SDN,

I'm new to this great site, as I've been trying to hunt down the best program to enhance my record next year.

My stats are:
Ranked Liberal Arts College
Double Major- Biology and Health Policy
Cum GPA - 3.7
Sci GPA - 3.3

No GREs or MCATs yet...was planning on taking the MCAT in July and I'm not sure how long it will take me to prep to get a competitive GRE score (right now I'm scoring pretty average...).

Since I am not eligible for a regular post bac because most of the med prereqs have been completed, I'm worried about where would be a realisitc place to send my application to next year as I don't know if my stats are competitive enough for a good enhancement program on the East Coast.

Aside from Harvard extension, does anyone have any ideas? Thanks!!!

 

[deleted248403]

Have a look at UPenn's SSP program

But do you need it with a 3.7 cGPA? Providing you do decent on the MCAT (31+) it will balance off your lowish sGPA

 

[claridge13]

I've checked out UPenns SS but seems as though they are looking for MCATs and better credentials due to the competition in the program. I'm going to give it a shot anyways though...Thanks for the input!

 

[DrMidlife]

1. forget the GRE
2. do really, really well on the MCAT before app season starts - July is too late with a low science GPA. You won't get your score until late August, and that's late.
3. apply to med school early & broadly. June 1 (May 1 in Texas).
4. towards October, you'll know if you should be looking at academic enhancer programs, such as SMPs. Apply to them if so.

Best of luck to you.

 

[deleted248403]

Midlife said it best.

Your stats are more than sufficient for Penn - trust me on that one. Not sure they require the MCAT for the SSP but dont know for a fact.