Medical Should I continue post-bacc GPA Repair, look at an SMP, or consider taking a chance applying?

[TheBoneDoctah]

Question about reinvention GPAs and how its taken into account? Should I continue post-bacc GPA repair, look at an SMP, or take a chance applying (pending MCAT). I was doing GPA calculations and my stats aren’t budging as much anymore, but the trend is up.

Undergrad Stats:

Major- Switched from Biochem to Neurobio

Undergrad cGPA: 2.65

Undergrad sGPA: 2.1

Post-Bacc:
45 Units to get a pbGPA: 3.91
Committee Letter of Rec
MCAT: 491 (Have a retake in Sept)

Including postbacc:
cGPA: 2.81
sGPA: 2.7

ECs:

300 hrs of Volunteer Experience at a rural hospital

200 hrs of Clinical Experience

250hrs of Shadow Hours with the Department Head of Surgery at my local hospital w/ a letter of rec as well which includes patient contact time at clinics, OR, and hospital.

Took part in 3 medical missions to the same area in an underserved area .

My question is how MDs/DOs would focus on my post bacc stats compared to my undergrad?

How do schools look at reinvention GPAs and if I should look at an SMP or take a chance applying to DO/MDs that solely focus on pbGPAs (pending Retake MCAT).

Basically you shouldn't even be focusing on your overall GPAs anymore. The post-bac is supposed to prove that you are a changed student and can handle the rigors of upper-level courses and medical school. You have done well in your courses thus far and we usually suggest at least a full year of courses (full time) to prove you are changed.

Your problem is also your MCAT. No way is anyone gonna give you a shot if you can't break 500 (and you know this). You really gotta get that up to at least 505

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[TheBoneDoctah]

Thanks for the quick response! My post-bacc was a formal program so I went through with the full year (45 units). The gpa overall was a 3.91. The MCAT I know is putrid, took it as the pandemic hit. Thus my retake in Sept, with more months to prep + prepare for the shortened exam.

Good. Make sure you are 100% ready this time around. Try and get a few practice tests within your range.

 

[tantacles]

I agree with @TheBoneDoctah . With that post-bacc GPA, you have successfully overcome the academic hurtle. Now go accomplish on the MCAT for maximal results and to prove it wasn't a fluke.