Should I even apply?

[DrWorried]

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[gyngyn]

I have a 3.63 GPA (2 C+'s in Organic, all other science B+ or better).

But this gpa is SO LOW. I took MCAT Twice (25 first try, 33 second try).....


Should I even bother applying?

Why not?

 

[Shazam243]

Yes, you should try applying; you will pass the first screen for most schools. Whether you get interviews/acceptances will largely depend on other aspects of your application.

 

[Mr Interesting]

Yes, assuming the rest of your app is solid with no IA's or criminal background.

 

[DrWorried]

Yes, assuming the rest of your app is solid with no IA's or criminal background.

What is an IA?

 

[Mr Interesting]

What is an IA?

Institutional Action.

https://services.aamc.org/AMCAS2_2009/WebApp/Help/WebHelp/Institutional_Action.htm

 

[youmed]

Institutional Action

 

[caffeinemia]

Why not?

Maybe he's puss? (which is actually short for pusilanimous and not what ya think!)

 

[gyngyn]

Maybe he's puss? (which is actually short for pusilanimous and not what ya think!)

Verbal was my best score, no need to define!

 

[caffeinemia]

But I wanted to rub you the wrong way with my "puss." ... or maybe the right way.

 

[gyngyn]

But I wanted to rub you the wrong way with my "puss." ... or maybe the right way.

I'm a gynecologist. I'm immune to rubbing the wrong way.

 

[darkjedi]

3.63 is the cGPA I had when applying. It most certainly is not too low. As others have said, it will be the rest of your application that defines whether or not you have a shot at med school.

 

[About28]

Since when is a 3.63 low? I thought that was just about the average accepted gpa

 

[gyngyn]

Since when is a 3.63 low? I thought that was just about the average accepted gpa

It's not bad at all.

 

[caffeinemia]

I'm a gynecologist. I'm immune to rubbing the wrong way.

Says those who must apply gentle downward pressure. Okay I'll stop. This is getting obscene.

 

[OchemNerd]

Apply very broadly, and consider DO schools (if you're willing to). A 3.63 isn't low, but it isn't competitive, so you'll need to shine in other areas.

 

[lmn]

You should be competitive for MD or DO programs as long as the rest of your application is well-rounded

 

[Goro]

A 3.6 GPA is avg for MD school matriculants; and > avg for most DO schools. 33 MCAT is avg.

So yes, apply, and apply broadly. MSAR On

I have a 3.63 GPA (2 C+'s in Organic, all other science B+ or better).

But this gpa is SO LOW. I took MCAT Twice (25 first try, 33 second try).....


Should I even bother applying?

 

[ronnicus]

I have about a 3.6 GPA as of now. How high it rises will depend on how I do next year (my junior year). I am debating whether or not to take biochem- which is known at my school as being one of the hardest classes taught by an insanely brilliant professor. I think I will learn alot but it might also tank my GPA.