Should I still consider medical school as an option for the future?

[interrobangin8]

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Briefly, here is my situation. At 18, I was admitted everywhere I applied, chose to attend Harvard. At time of my high school graduation, a long string of personal events--my parents divorcing, losing friends to suicide, losing grandparents, etc.--led me to defer for two years. When I did start college, and since, things have been rocky. I was in psych hospitals multiple times, and I missed exams (and the make-ups) as I attempted suicide twice, which resulted in 0.00 GPA for three courses (I am going to try to appeal and apply for retroactive withdrawals). That was 2008. At this point, I have gotten myself together enough to complete five semesters at Harvard satisfactorily and do significant things outside the classroom, but with lackluster grades. I haven't taken any science courses (though I made 5's on all the AP Sciences and Calculus in high school--I have aptitude if I'm well.)

I realize there are many unknowns here and this is highly hypothetical, but if I were able to turn things around and ace the rest of my undergrad career, perhaps work at a nonprofit or medical facility for a few years post-graduation, then ace post-bacc and score 40+ on MCAT (all this to prove long-term stability to myself and to admission committees), would I have any chance at all to get into medical school? Obviously, I have struggled severely for the last few years, but I know that if I can recover fully, I am capable of doing very well in med school and as a doctor. I'm just wondering whether I should even consider med school an option at all, whether to keep it in my mind in the next few years. Thanks!

 

[leggo]

Hi,

I mean, you should never give up your dreams. What is your GPA now, we will be able to help you alot more with more info. But yea, those past courses will hurt your chances and assuming you will do well does not mean you actually will, especially since you have not taken any science courses yet. Getting a 40 on the MCAT is also extremely difficult, so I don't think you can just assume these things. The best advice i can give you is do the best you can right now, and then see what you chances are then.

 

[Mcat35]

Hi,

I mean, you should never give up your dreams. What is your GPA now, we will be able to help you alot more with more info. But yea, those past courses will hurt your chances and assuming you will do well does not mean you actually will, especially since you have not taken any science courses yet. Getting a 40 on the MCAT is also extremely difficult, so I don't think you can just assume these things. The best advice i can give you is do the best you can right now, and then see what you chances are then.

OP seems to be a story telling troll.

 

[interrobangin8]

what? i wish...

 

[Catalystik]

Briefly, here is my situation. At 18, I was admitted everywhere I applied, chose to attend Harvard. At time of my high school graduation, a long string of personal events--my parents divorcing, losing friends to suicide, losing grandparents, etc.--led me to defer for two years. When I did start college, and since, things have been rocky. I was in psych hospitals multiple times, and I missed exams (and the make-ups) as I attempted suicide twice, which resulted in 0.00 GPA for three courses (I am going to try to appeal and apply for retroactive withdrawals). That was 2008. At this point, I have gotten myself together enough to complete five semesters at Harvard satisfactorily and do significant things outside the classroom, but with lackluster grades. I haven't taken any science courses (though I made 5's on all the AP Sciences and Calculus in high school--I have aptitude if I'm well.)

I realize there are many unknowns here and this is highly hypothetical, but if I were able to turn things around and ace the rest of my undergrad career, perhaps work at a nonprofit or medical facility for a few years post-graduation, then ace post-bacc and score 40+ on MCAT (all this to prove long-term stability to myself and to admission committees), would I have any chance at all to get into medical school? Obviously, I have struggled severely for the last few years, but I know that if I can recover fully, I am capable of doing very well in med school and as a doctor. I'm just wondering whether I should even consider med school an option at all, whether to keep it in my mind in the next few years. Thanks!

What is your cGPA now and what would it be if you were able to get the retroactive withdrawal?

Have you retaken any classes, and what grade did you get the second time?