Should I give up?

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I'm a student at Syracuse Universiy. I was wondering if logically it's time to give up on my pre med career after my first year. I only want a MD not a D0. My grades for my first year were Calculus1:B Writing:B Bio1:B Bio2:B- Bio2lab😀 Physics1:B+ Physics1Lab:A Stats1:B Econ:A- Religion:B this comes out to an overall gpa of a 3.069. I'm going to take Chem 1 and 2 with their labs over the summer but I'm scared
To invest so much money into these classes and it be for nothing. Please reply soon thank you.
 
I'm a student at Syracuse Universiy. I was wondering if logically it's time to give up on my pre med career after my first year. I only want a MD not a D0. My grades for my first year were Calculus1:B Writing:B Bio1:B Bio2:B- Bio2lab: D Physics1:B+ Physics1Lab:A Stats1:B Econ:A- Religion:B this comes out to an overall gpa of a 3.069. I'm going to take Chem 1 and 2 with their labs over the summer but I'm scared
To invest so much money into these classes and it be for nothing. Please reply soon thank you.
Bio2lab: the grade was a D
 
You do have a hole to dig yourself out of but don't give up yet. And don't be so dismissive of DO. Start getting all As and see where you are in a year or two. Work on your ECs too. Why are you taking two classes this summer? Take one and get an A. Then take CHEM 2 next summer and get another A.


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I'm taking Chem 1 and Chem 2 at Fordham during their 2 summer sessions
 
I'm a student at Syracuse Universiy. I was wondering if logically it's time to give up on my pre med career after my first year. I only want a MD not a D0. My grades for my first year were Calculus1:B Writing:B Bio1:B Bio2:B- Bio2lab😀 Physics1:B+ Physics1Lab:A Stats1:B Econ:A- Religion:B this comes out to an overall gpa of a 3.069. I'm going to take Chem 1 and 2 with their labs over the summer but I'm scared
To invest so much money into these classes and it be for nothing. Please reply soon thank you.
It's definitely a hole but if you get As from now on, there will be an upward trend. You need to expose yourself to clinicals as well and be involved in your community. DOs are not a bad idea at all so look into those also. You need to start working harder and I suggest not taking those summer classes if you're having a hard time in gen bio 1...
 
I'm a student at Syracuse Universiy. I was wondering if logically it's time to give up on my pre med career after my first year. I only want a MD not a D0. My grades for my first year were Calculus1:B Writing:B Bio1:B Bio2:B- Bio2lab😀 Physics1:B+ Physics1Lab:A Stats1:B Econ:A- Religion:B this comes out to an overall gpa of a 3.069. I'm going to take Chem 1 and 2 with their labs over the summer but I'm scared
To invest so much money into these classes and it be for nothing. Please reply soon thank you.

No DO interest huh? The beggar is choosy!
 
I'm a student at Syracuse Universiy. I was wondering if logically it's time to give up on my pre med career after my first year. I only want a MD not a D0. My grades for my first year were Calculus1:B Writing:B Bio1:B Bio2:B- Bio2lab😀 Physics1:B+ Physics1Lab:A Stats1:B Econ:A- Religion:B this comes out to an overall gpa of a 3.069. I'm going to take Chem 1 and 2 with their labs over the summer but I'm scared
To invest so much money into these classes and it be for nothing. Please reply soon thank you.

If you can do very well in the next three years, you have a shot. But I mean VERY well. Figure out how to get A's! You also will likely have to retake any pre-requisites you received a grade lower than C in as many medical schools will not accept a grade below a C in a pre-requisite.
 
Do you want to be a physician or not? DO route is certainly viable, and with that low of a GPA and with the grades like that in core courses, MD schools will not take you seriously unless you knock a Masters program out of the water. Focus on either applying DO or work to fix the GPA. The only exception is if you score a 90%+ MCAT.
 
I'm a student at Syracuse Universiy. I was wondering if logically it's time to give up on my pre med career after my first year. I only want a MD not a D0. My grades for my first year were Calculus1:B Writing:B Bio1:B Bio2:B- Bio2lab😀 Physics1:B+ Physics1Lab:A Stats1:B Econ:A- Religion:B this comes out to an overall gpa of a 3.069. I'm going to take Chem 1 and 2 with their labs over the summer but I'm scared
To invest so much money into these classes and it be for nothing. Please reply soon thank you.
There is generally a correlation between someone's undergrad GPA and MCAT performance. Thus far, your undergrad GPA is totally underwhelming. If that translates to a comparable MCAT performance, you are going to need to formulate a plan B for your career as another poster has suggested.
 
There is generally a correlation between someone's undergrad GPA and MCAT performance. Thus far, your undergrad GPA is totally underwhelming. If that translates to a comparable MCAT performance, you are going to need to formulate a plan B for your career as another poster has suggested.
Granted he is in his first year. He could have the potential to really turn things around, stay about the same, or drastically decline since the classes only get harder. It's not time to give up unless you're sitting at junior year of undergrad below a 3.0
 
Current trend does look bleak now with 3.0 from avg undergrad. tkim is right, at this rate you won't get into any MD. But, trends are just that, trends. You still have 3 years of undergrad and potential post-bacc to improve your odds. You should start by setting grade targets for Chem 1 and 2 (e.g. not getting lower than A- in any class anymore), and the rest of your classes. Good luck!
 
Are you rejecting the D.O. route because of the less rigid admissions requirements associated with those schools? Or do you desire the socially prestigious M.D. title? Have you done any further research? Students taking an osteopathic curriculum aren't automatically less intelligent, less successful, etc.

If you were so persistent on getting into medical school, why did your GPA suffer during freshman year? I'm genuinely curious; many students have trouble adjusting during their first year at college, but I see no trend of attempted improvement. Assuming that you listed your courses in the order you took them, that first semester would probably leave you with a GPA below 3.0. Why didn't you use this as motivation to make at least an A- in every course the next semester? Courses such as Writing and Religion should be GPA boosters if you put in the work.

No promises that everything will go well, but if you're definitely set on an M.D., it's going to take a lot of commitment and stellar grades from here on out. Figure out your strongest study habits, manage your time well, and push yourself like hell.

Realize that despite the importance of EC's, leadership, etc., a strong GPA/MCAT will get your foot in the door at most medical schools. If you still refuse to consider D.O. schools come application time, I would suggest majoring in something that will ensure a strong alternate career. Good luck.
 
Dude, just give up. No one else is going to give it to you straight, but I will. You won't make it.
Especially with not wanting a DO route, he is grounds for rejection. A title does not entitle anyone to servicing patients. There are many ways to do it, and if an MD is the only focus to become a physician, I would have to question the real intentions.

Also, grades need to come up drastically. With that low of a trend only in freshmen year, there is time to turn it around, but one more bad year- thats it!
 
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