postbacc grades

[pompompurin]

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hey guys
very specific question
is it horrible not to get As on classes you are retaking at a postbacc institution? Particularly if its not as high ranked as your previous undergrad?

I recently received a B+ in organic chem I and had a C- as my undergrad orgo grade...

Thanks

 

[remo]

I think the general consensus is that you should get "mostly A's" for your post-bacc work. The grade for a retake should really be an A because they will probably figure since this is the second time you have taken the class that it should be easier.

 

[cabinbuilder]

I retook so many of my science classes more than once because I couldn't get past that dreaded C.

When I did my post-bacc 3 years after graduating college. These are the grades I got. I got into osteopathic medical school no problem

Biochem: B prior (D,D)
Org I :B prior (W,F,D,C)
Org II :B prior (D)
Org lab :B the first time
Chem I :A prior (C,C,C)
Chem II :A prior (D,C)
Physic I :A Prior (W,D,B-)
Physic II :A prior (D,C)
Stats: :B only took once
Calc I :B (W,D)
Bio I :A (C,C)

I think that should give you some hope. The thing is that I knew I would not get into any top programs so I assessed my chances and applied accordingly. I knew medical school was a long shot so I was not picky about where I went. Keep plugging.

 

[Cartoon]

I retook so many of my science classes more than once because I couldn't get past that dreaded C.

When I did my post-bacc 3 years after graduating college. These are the grades I got. I got into osteopathic medical school no problem

Biochem: B prior (D,D)
Org I :B prior (W,F,D,C)
Org II :B prior (D)
Org lab :B the first time
Chem I :A prior (C,C,C)
Chem II :A prior (D,C)
Physic I :A Prior (W,D,B-)
Physic II :A prior (D,C)
Stats: :B only took once
Calc I :B (W,D)
Bio I :A (C,C)

I think that should give you some hope. The thing is that I knew I would not get into any top programs so I assessed my chances and applied accordingly. I knew medical school was a long shot so I was not picky about where I went. Keep plugging.

hey Cabinbuilder,

thanks for your informative post! It really does inspire pple to know that they can still make it. If possible, could u help me out by answering a few q's:
-did you retake those science courses while in the post-bacc or in undergrad b4 applying for the post-bacc?
-also, which type of post-bacc did u enter? I know there are different kinds based on the student's needs.
-did u only have problems with ur undergrad science courses or with most courses in general?

Thanks for all the help!

 

[Law2Doc]

I retook so many of my science classes more than once because I couldn't get past that dreaded C.

When I did my post-bacc 3 years after graduating college. These are the grades I got. I got into osteopathic medical school no problem
I think that should give you some hope. The thing is that I knew I would not get into any top programs so I assessed my chances and applied accordingly. I knew medical school was a long shot so I was not picky about where I went. Keep plugging.

Just bear in mind that allopathic schools tend to not be as forgiving about multiple retakes, and all get averaged into your GPA.