Hi there, this is my first post and I was hoping for some advice from anyone who had been in a similar situation.
Here's a little background...
I am married, recently separated(year and a half), and out of an abusive relationship. My first two years of school I was emotionally/physically abused by my spouse which caused a dip in my grades from a 3.8(first semester) to a 3.1(junior year, first semester). I left school for a year after being assaulted (while pregnant) for the last time and had a miscarriage, and have recently returned in order to finish my major. I only have Stats II in my major left to complete and I will be finished with my major, but have to have one more full year before I can graduate. In the Spring Semester of 2017 I managed straight A's.
I've wanted to go to med school, but I never felt "smart" enough to do it. After my year off of handling two jobs, paying student loans, dealing with harassment from my ex and financial aid, I decided this is the path I want to take because I feel I am capable of handling whatever may be thrown my way. I want to go back home and contribute to a community which needs doctors.
Now, my Cumulative GPA is currently at a 3.3. However, I lack any science courses. I had planned to take biology in my senior year of college as a Psych student. I'm strong in Biology and English and weaker in math, but I've managed to pull in regular A's before with extra effort. I am willing to put in any effort that may be needed.
Here's where I need the advice. I am going to be taking Intro to Inorganic Chem and Intro to Organic Chem(If my institution approves me taking this in another school, still waiting on a response) this summer while working a full time job, which is in my home town, instead of my institution. I wanted to take Inorganic Chem 1, Organic Chem 1, and Gen Physics along with Gen Bio in my University in the Midwest during Fall 2017. I don't have any calculus(only pre-calc) background but I planned to do self study during the summer. My advisor told me I wouldn't be able to handle it (then again, I just met her 30 minutes prior to that meeting) and I wanted someone's feedback on this. I want to be able to take MicroBio, Biochemistry and Gen Physics II in my last year at this university. I understand there will be a gap year because I would not be prepared for the MCAT without knowledge in these classes. I plan on working and volunteering during this time to pay off my student loans.
Would you recommend I just take classes after graduation and do an informal post-bacc for my requirements and lessen my work load? I was going to work during Fall Semester 2017 at a nursing home near my school as well. Please let me know. I know there's a lot of information, and I'm not afraid of honest answers. Please be as brutal as possible to know what I am dealing with. Thank you!
Here's a little background...
I am married, recently separated(year and a half), and out of an abusive relationship. My first two years of school I was emotionally/physically abused by my spouse which caused a dip in my grades from a 3.8(first semester) to a 3.1(junior year, first semester). I left school for a year after being assaulted (while pregnant) for the last time and had a miscarriage, and have recently returned in order to finish my major. I only have Stats II in my major left to complete and I will be finished with my major, but have to have one more full year before I can graduate. In the Spring Semester of 2017 I managed straight A's.
I've wanted to go to med school, but I never felt "smart" enough to do it. After my year off of handling two jobs, paying student loans, dealing with harassment from my ex and financial aid, I decided this is the path I want to take because I feel I am capable of handling whatever may be thrown my way. I want to go back home and contribute to a community which needs doctors.
Now, my Cumulative GPA is currently at a 3.3. However, I lack any science courses. I had planned to take biology in my senior year of college as a Psych student. I'm strong in Biology and English and weaker in math, but I've managed to pull in regular A's before with extra effort. I am willing to put in any effort that may be needed.
Here's where I need the advice. I am going to be taking Intro to Inorganic Chem and Intro to Organic Chem(If my institution approves me taking this in another school, still waiting on a response) this summer while working a full time job, which is in my home town, instead of my institution. I wanted to take Inorganic Chem 1, Organic Chem 1, and Gen Physics along with Gen Bio in my University in the Midwest during Fall 2017. I don't have any calculus(only pre-calc) background but I planned to do self study during the summer. My advisor told me I wouldn't be able to handle it (then again, I just met her 30 minutes prior to that meeting) and I wanted someone's feedback on this. I want to be able to take MicroBio, Biochemistry and Gen Physics II in my last year at this university. I understand there will be a gap year because I would not be prepared for the MCAT without knowledge in these classes. I plan on working and volunteering during this time to pay off my student loans.
Would you recommend I just take classes after graduation and do an informal post-bacc for my requirements and lessen my work load? I was going to work during Fall Semester 2017 at a nursing home near my school as well. Please let me know. I know there's a lot of information, and I'm not afraid of honest answers. Please be as brutal as possible to know what I am dealing with. Thank you!
