Hi everyone,
I’ll try to make this as short and simple as possible! I’ve struggled with classes since I’ve started undergrad at UF (currently in my 2nd year here majoring Biology but planning to change to Psych and minor in Health Disparities) which has mostly been due to poor mental health, but without too much detail I’ve now taken measures to better myself moving forward (I know how important mental health maintenance will be especially later down the medical path).
I feel that my grades are very mediocre and that I haven’t done nearly enough extracurriculars for how far along I am. I’m writing this post though because I want to be a psychiatrist more than anything so I’m really hoping it’s not too late or that I won’t have to take too many gap years in order to get a shot at med school.
Here are just some things I feel might be pros/cons and relevant information, I’d rather give too much info than too little!
Theses are my grades for the main math/science courses + my overall GPA that specific semester (there's many electives and degree required classes not included, I almost always get A's in those):
I began college spending 2 years @ community college for an AA which replaced my last 2 yrs of high school:
2014 Fall: Biology 1 (A) + College Algebra (A) = Overall 4.0 GPA
2014 Spring: Biology 2 (B) = Overall 3.6 GPA
2015 F: A&P 1 (A) + Pre-calc (B) = Overall 3.53
2015 S: A&P 2 (A) + Trig (A) = Overall 3.53
Also, earned AP psychology credit
Sumer 2016: Awarded AA
Though I’ve only needed 2 more years to earn a bachelors, I’ve chosen to stay at UF for all 4 years (I’ve been told to not rush in order to shown more competitiveness). My transcript currently shows me as a 4th year student, not sure if this changes anything for better/worse.
Now since I’ve been at UF:
2016 Summer: Intro to Chem (B+) and Stats 1 (B+) = Overall 3.33 GPA
2016 Fall: Chem 1 (B+) + Sociology (A) + Calc 1 (Withdrew) = Overall 3.74GPA
2017 Spring: Chem 2 (B-) + Calc 1 retake (B-) = Overall 3.33 GPA
2017 Fall: Orgo 1 (C) + Behavioral Neuroscience (B-) + Stats 2 (B) = Overall GPA 2.93
Extracirricular:
These aren’t all exact measures/hours, I still need to take the time to compile everything. This is definitely a huge weakness for me, however, this semester I do plan on seeking/starting research, shadowing, more volunteering (clinical and other), internships, etc.
Basically, I want to know how possible it would be for me to still be accepted into a U.S. medical school given I take the advice you all give me and I do everything “perfect” from here on out? I feel like I still have a chance, just not confident at all.
I seriously appreciate the time you’ve taken to look over my post, please be easy on me I’m only seeking genuine advice to enhance my chances of being accepted. I'd be happy to further clarify anything!!!
I’ll try to make this as short and simple as possible! I’ve struggled with classes since I’ve started undergrad at UF (currently in my 2nd year here majoring Biology but planning to change to Psych and minor in Health Disparities) which has mostly been due to poor mental health, but without too much detail I’ve now taken measures to better myself moving forward (I know how important mental health maintenance will be especially later down the medical path).
I feel that my grades are very mediocre and that I haven’t done nearly enough extracurriculars for how far along I am. I’m writing this post though because I want to be a psychiatrist more than anything so I’m really hoping it’s not too late or that I won’t have to take too many gap years in order to get a shot at med school.
Here are just some things I feel might be pros/cons and relevant information, I’d rather give too much info than too little!
Theses are my grades for the main math/science courses + my overall GPA that specific semester (there's many electives and degree required classes not included, I almost always get A's in those):
I began college spending 2 years @ community college for an AA which replaced my last 2 yrs of high school:
2014 Fall: Biology 1 (A) + College Algebra (A) = Overall 4.0 GPA
2014 Spring: Biology 2 (B) = Overall 3.6 GPA
2015 F: A&P 1 (A) + Pre-calc (B) = Overall 3.53
2015 S: A&P 2 (A) + Trig (A) = Overall 3.53
Also, earned AP psychology credit
Sumer 2016: Awarded AA
Though I’ve only needed 2 more years to earn a bachelors, I’ve chosen to stay at UF for all 4 years (I’ve been told to not rush in order to shown more competitiveness). My transcript currently shows me as a 4th year student, not sure if this changes anything for better/worse.
Now since I’ve been at UF:
2016 Summer: Intro to Chem (B+) and Stats 1 (B+) = Overall 3.33 GPA
2016 Fall: Chem 1 (B+) + Sociology (A) + Calc 1 (Withdrew) = Overall 3.74GPA
2017 Spring: Chem 2 (B-) + Calc 1 retake (B-) = Overall 3.33 GPA
2017 Fall: Orgo 1 (C) + Behavioral Neuroscience (B-) + Stats 2 (B) = Overall GPA 2.93
Extracirricular:
These aren’t all exact measures/hours, I still need to take the time to compile everything. This is definitely a huge weakness for me, however, this semester I do plan on seeking/starting research, shadowing, more volunteering (clinical and other), internships, etc.
- Volunteered at local hospital over the summer (Only 3 hrs/week for ~2 months)
- Volunteering through pre-med AMSA club working w/ kids (3hrs/week when college was in session for 3 semesters)
- Many special events with pre-med AMSA club (helping with 5K’s, small volunteer/fundraising opportunities)
- No research or shadowing…yet
- No leadership (will be applying for pre-med AMSA director next Fall)
- Good standing in pre-med AMSA club all semesters at UF
Basically, I want to know how possible it would be for me to still be accepted into a U.S. medical school given I take the advice you all give me and I do everything “perfect” from here on out? I feel like I still have a chance, just not confident at all.
I seriously appreciate the time you’ve taken to look over my post, please be easy on me I’m only seeking genuine advice to enhance my chances of being accepted. I'd be happy to further clarify anything!!!
