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post bacc

Started by NMH2001
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NMH2001

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I've been reading some of the messages about post-bacc grades and i am getting the consensus that your post-bacc work should be a 4.0. Will a post-bacc GPA of 3.6 cut it?? Thanks!
 
What exactly do you mean by "post-bac"?

If you mean that you started from scratch taking your prereqs as a college graduate, then a 3.6 science cum is quite competitive for both allopathic and osteopathic schools.

However, if you are simply retaking classes a 3.6 is still adaquate for most osteopathic schools.
 
Actually I went on to earn 70 more credits and earned another 4 year degree (medical Technology). My first 4 year degree was Biology. I'm assuming that the second degree work will be considered post bacc correct?