Question about DIY Post-Bacc

[snr1115]

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Hi everyone!

I received my Bachelor of Science from NYU this past May as a non-traditional pre-med and I'm currently pursuing my Masters Degree at Columbia University. I decided I wanted to be Pre-Med at the start of my junior year so I basically crammed all of the required science courses before I graduated. My grades weren't so great because I had a tough time balancing all of the science courses together (was also lost and confused about what career path I wanted to pursue at the time) and I was considering doing a DIY post bacc at my local state school in higher level science courses since half of my time during undergrad was spent taking CS and Sociology courses. What are your thoughts on taking courses such as Microbiology, Immunology, and Neurology somewhere local? Does anyone know how AMCAS calculates BCPM with courses taken after undergraduate? I'm currently retaking General Chemistry 2 at a local college because of my C- and intend to get an A this time. I also plan to take my MCAT in January and apply in June. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

These are the science courses I've taken so far and my grades:

Undergrad	Integrated Calculus I for Engineers	4	B
	Introduction to Biomolecular Science	2	A
	Calculus II for Engineers	4	P
	Data Analysis	4	B+
	Mechanics	3	A
	Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lab	1	B-
	Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology	3	A
	General Chemistry for Engineers Lab	1	B+
	General Chemistry for Engineers	3	B
	Electricity, Magnetism, and Fluids	3	B
	General Physics Lab I	1	C+
	Organic Chemistry Lab I	1	B+
	Organic Chemistry I	3	B+
	Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics	3	B-
	General Physics Lab II	1	B+
	Introduction to Physiology Lab	1	A-
	Introduction to Physiology	3	A-
	General Chemistry Lab II	1	A
	General Chemistry II	3	C-
	Organic Chemistry Lab II	1	A-
	Organic Chemistry II	3	C
Local School	General Chemistry II	3.5	N/A
Masters	Physiology	3	N/A
	Critical Readings of Bio Clin Lit	3	N/A
	Biochemistry I	3	N/A
	Obesity: Etiology, Prevention	2	N/A
	Biochemistry II	3	N/A
	Biostatistics	3	N/A
	Integrative Nutrition and Pathophysiology	3	N/A

 

[chilly_md]

What are your cumulative undergrad GPA and science GPA?

 

[snr1115]

What are your cumulative undergrad GPA and science GPA?

Cumulative undergrad: 3.439
Science: 3.1489

 

[Goro]

You're fine for DO schools right now!

 

[snr1115]

You're fine for DO schools right now!

Thanks for the response. I'm only interested in MD schools. What can I do to improve my chances there?

 

[snr1115]

Should I pursue a DIY post-bacc/has anyone on here done that before and know how it counts towards the science GPA?

 

[chilly_md]

As Goro said, you are fine for DO schools.

For MD, you’d need to complete 30+ credits in upper division sciences for your DIY post-bacc and do well on the MCAT. That will preclude you from applying this upcoming cycle.

 

[Goro]

Thanks for the response. I'm only interested in MD schools. What can I do to improve my chances there?

Beggars can't be choosy. reinventors have to have DO schools on their lists.

Read this:

• Goro's advice for pre-meds who need reinvention