Should I accept Georgetown University Post-bacc admission?

[LEELLISAA]

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Here goes my story: A permanent resident, undergrad from Africa (Ethiopia) with a CGPA of 3.55. A 4.0 CGPA from a community college in USA (Calculus I&II, Orgaic Chemistry I &II included.) Now, I heard from people that US medical schools get nervous when they see courses from Africa and Community colleges. So I decided to apply to a GU post-bac. Very, very exepsensive..over $850.00 per credit hour...too much for an immigrant. I am gonna have to do all the pre-med courses. Time is flying, so does my age. I didn't know there are postt-bac programs at American U., Goucher and UMD, so kind of missed the application deadlines for this fall. GU is the only place I
can attend this fall.

What do you advise me? Any thoughts are appreciated.

 

[W222]

Go there, its a good school with a medical school. This is definitely a great place for someone in your situation. Best of luck.

 

[dartty]

if there is a way to do it financially.. i think its best to start now and not wait another year.. georgetown smp is a really good program and its respected by a lot of med schools..

 

[synapse lapse]

Is it SMP? If so it is a pretty good program for someone in your case. They also have the GEMS program, which is even better as it guarentees acceptance if you perform satisfactorily. Do a search for it. i would also post this in postbacc forum.

 

[stinkycheese]

It's not the SMP or the GEMS, it's a post-bacc, not a masters.

 

[LEELLISAA]

Thanks a lot! guys for your ideas.

Unfotunately, it is not the SMP...It is the post-bac. I don't know if any one out there has a success story from the post-bac program at GU. As to the money, I can get a loan since I am eligible for it as a permanent resident with a green card.

Keep doing your thing, THE HELP🙂

 

[skypilot]

If you are positive you want to be a doc I would say go for it. Especially if the program has linkage that will allow you to avoid a glide year and you feel you are ready for the heavy science course load.

But if you are just trying to get your feet wet you could save a lot of money by going the state university route. Just start out by enrolling as a part time non matriculating student. Take Bio, Chem 1 and Physics. (If you think you are ready) Take organic next summer and apply in August.

Good luck!

 

[WiscoFan14]

Save your money...wait until the SPring Semester...and then do your program at UMD...its way cheaper...you get way more advising....and the classes are much easier.

 

[Mr hawkings]

Thanks a lot! guys for your ideas.

Unfotunately, it is not the SMP...It is the post-bac. I don't know if any one out there has a success story from the post-bac program at GU. As to the money, I can get a loan since I am eligible for it as a permanent resident with a green card.

Keep doing your thing, THE HELP🙂

Dude, you dont have a problem. Accept it.

 

[Mr hawkings]

If you are positive you want to be a doc I would say go for it. Especially if the program has linkage that will allow you to avoid a glide year and you feel you are ready for the heavy science course load.

But if you are just trying to get your feet wet you could save a lot of money by going the state university route. Just start out by enrolling as a part time non matriculating student. Take Bio, Chem 1 and Physics. (If you think you are ready) Take organic next summer and apply in August.

Good luck!

dont forget that you'll be an if you are not a maryland resident, going to u of maryland is going to be really expensive as well. I think if ur going to have to borrow a crapload of money to go to school, you might as well go to a place that will jump out at admissions commitees.