Sh*tty Undergrad GPA

[ohnolita]

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So...I had a really ****ty GPA (and not by SDN standards; by actual standards) in my first year with 2 fails in my pre-reqs which I'll be repeating this year and the next (one each year). I'm Canadian as well. There's definitely an upward trend in my GPA however, the grading system at my school recently changed and I'm not sure how that's going to affect me.

This past semester I was 'diagnosed' with depression and from what the doctor told me, I had depression last year as well but did not seek help until this past November. Last year was definitely really bad because I was getting really ****ty marks and depression just made it 10x worse. I know it's not to be used as an excuse but I'm really torn here. Should I start looking at post-bacc programs in the States? I'm in the middle of my second year, btw.

And yes, I'm determined to make it to med school. I just don't know how I can get there. Help, anyone?

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

Whats your gpa? If you're just in your second year then doing well for the next 2 or 3 years might rise your gpa up to a decent enough level. However if your gpa is extremely damaged then you'll need to do a lot of work to raise it up.


Moral of the story : you can still become a doctor as long as you start working hard.

 

[Biosuperfreak]

So...I had a really ****ty GPA (and not by SDN standards; by actual standards) in my first year with 2 fails in my pre-reqs which I'll be repeating this year and the next (one each year). I'm Canadian as well. There's definitely an upward trend in my GPA however, the grading system at my school recently changed and I'm not sure how that's going to affect me.

This past semester I was 'diagnosed' with depression and from what the doctor told me, I had depression last year as well but did not seek help until this past November. Last year was definitely really bad because I was getting really ****ty marks and depression just made it 10x worse. I know it's not to be used as an excuse but I'm really torn here. Should I start looking at post-bacc programs in the States? I'm in the middle of my second year, btw.

And yes, I'm determined to make it to med school. I just don't know how I can get there. Help, anyone?

Step one: Use that bad ass medical coverage you have in the "aye" states and get on an anti-anxiety/anti-depressant medication. Then convince your Dr. that you have trouble "staying focused on school". Adderall is on your way!!

Step two: Slap your adviser in the face and get a list of classes to retake and DO NOT over load yourself. Maintain a full load, i.e. 12 credit hours, and shoot for a 3.8 or higher.

It may seem impossible, but you must make it possible. Become a doctor will be impossible if you do not make this possible. I would not tell you any of this if I didn't have to do it myself.

 

[Bojangles85]

Depending on how "damaged" it is, you might have to do a masters as well. So a quick year or two detour, assuming you do well, then onward to the MD!

 

[Biosuperfreak]

Depending on how "damaged" it is, you might have to do a masters as well. So a quick year or two detour, assuming you do well, then onward to the MD!

Or DO, if you are lucky enough to have a school near by......unlike me🙁

 

[ohnolita]

Well when I say damaged, I mean super damaged. I was thinking of applying to DO as well as schools in UK (I just have to figure out a few issues first). And Bio, what do you mean the "aye" states? Examples? I'm currently on anti-depressants but it's not really helping so I have to figure that out more when I go in for my next follow-up. You think it'd help if when applying, I sent out an "honesty" letter telling the schools of the problem and such?