SMP at Georgetown

[DH1286]

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Hi I have a 2.9 Gpa and a 35 on the MCAT. Im not applying to medical school because of my gpa so im looking at the SMP program at Georgetown. However, it says on the website that you need at least a 3.0. Will I be able to get in with a 2.9 because of my high mcat scores? I still have this fall semester to boost up my gpa so this might not be an issue but I would have to get all As which is not easy. Also are there any other SMP programs close to Washington DC?

 

[tacrum43]

Hi I have a 2.9 Gpa and a 35 on the MCAT. Im not applying to medical school because of my gpa so im looking at the SMP program at Georgetown. However, it says on the website that you need at least a 3.0. Will I be able to get in with a 2.9 because of my high mcat scores? I still have this fall semester to boost up my gpa so this might not be an issue but I would have to get all As which is not easy. Also are there any other SMP programs close to Washington DC?

With a 35, you'll probably be fine if you have good EC's and apply early. Again, APPLY EARLY.

I don't know of any other SMP's around DC. EVMS has one, but that's not all that close.

 

[ssquared]

The only programs I know of that are "close" to DC are in Philadelphia or Norfolk. And by close, I mean ~150 miles away. There certainly aren't any others in DC.

And do your best to bring up your GPA this semester before applying to the program (they don't take apps until January anyways). They may make an exception for you with that nice MCAT score, but a semester of good grades will help.