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I have a cumulative GPA of 3.5, with a downward trend...
Freshman GPA: 3:9
Sophomore GPA: 3.6
Junior GPA: 3.2
Senior GPA: 3.2
Cumulative Science GPA: 3.2
I think the main reasons for the downward trend were
1) transferring schools and have trouble adjusting to the transition academically and socially
2) poor time management skills (overcommitted to EC activities, burned out from doing so, also slacked off studying)
3) lack of motivation/clarity/focus in school. I was uncertain about what I wanted to do and only recently gained an interest in medicine.
Would you recommend applying to a formal post-bac program? Or does it not matter whether it's formal/informal so long as I show an upgrade grade trend?
Thanks so much for your input!
Yes, you should do a postbac. Formal (expensive) or informal (set your own pace, choose your own classes) doesn't matter, so long as you get excellent grades consistently. See the Postbaccalaureate Programs Forum, attn to Dr Midlife's excellent sticky, for a list of formal programs, which do have some advantages, with links.I have a cumulative GPA of 3.5, with a downward trend...
Freshman GPA: 3:9
Sophomore GPA: 3.6
Junior GPA: 3.2
Senior GPA: 3.2
Cumulative Science GPA: 3.2