Post-bacc right for me?

[4AM123]

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[CoffeeintheMorning]

What are the cons?
Also, you might want to avoid retaking classes. Take electives/bio classes you haven't taken yet and get good grades in those classes.

 

[4AM123]

I guess the cons would be like "doing something unnecessary" or "wasting time". Is it frowned upon if one my goals of doing a post-bacc is just to boost my GPA?

 

[CoffeeintheMorning]

I guess the cons would be like "doing something unnecessary" or "wasting time". Is it frowned upon if one my goals of doing a post-bacc is just to boost my GPA?

Well if it will progress you closer to your goals, I don't think it's a waste of time/unnecessary. Post-bacs are designed to give you a second chance to boost your GPA (if you're a trad student).

 

[SterlingMaloryArcher]

Absolutely do it!! Graduating in the fall, only needing a semester to bring your GPA up significantly, time-wise you're in the best position possible. I promise you it's not frowned upon, yes you'd probably get a few acceptances with a 3.55, but a 3.7 will only really help you. Also, your dip in GPA is a little recent so even more reason to do it.

 

[hopefuldoctor93]

Why would you not do it? You have not taken the MCAT yet and it doesn't seem like you have started studying for it. If you do postbac classes in the spring you will be ready to apply next cycle.

Also, are you sure you calculated your GPA right? With only 4 classes it will improve your GPA by 0.15?

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[4AM123]

Thank you for all this advice. Seems like I should do this post-bacc

Why would you not do it? You have not taken the MCAT yet and it doesn't seem like you have started studying for it. If you do postbac classes in the spring you will be ready to apply next cycle.

Also, are you sure you calculated your GPA right? With only 4 classes it will improve your GPA by 0.15?

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I was thinking I would retake the classes I got C's in and my new grades would replace those in my GPA. That's not how it works though. It also seems like I shouldn't be retaking classes, but taking new upper-div science classes?

 

[hopefuldoctor93]

Thank you for all this advice. Seems like I should do this post-bacc



I was thinking I would retake the classes I got C's in and my new grades would replace those in my GPA. That's not how it works though. It also seems like I shouldn't be retaking classes, but taking new upper-div science classes?

Yes you are correct. No replacement. If you got at least a C (not a C-) in a prereq, the best bet is to ace upper division science courses.

Ace your last semester first and then see where you are at. If you need to dedicate more time to the MCAT in the spring, do that instead of the minor bump in GPA from taking 12 credits.

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[CoffeeintheMorning]

Thank you for all this advice. Seems like I should do this post-bacc



I was thinking I would retake the classes I got C's in and my new grades would replace those in my GPA. That's not how it works though. It also seems like I shouldn't be retaking classes, but taking new upper-div science classes?

Good luck! I'm rootin for ya. Whatever you do, move forward! The past is the past.