Some advice needed!

[BlkQueen]

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Won't bore you with a sob story, just gonna cut to the chase!

I'm graduating late in Undergrad (in 2 weeks), and I haven't finished my preReqs yet...My GPA is far from competitive...I wanted to know if Post Bacc science courses will raise my Undergrad GPA? If I can get it to 3.0-3.2 is MD possible or should I just stick with DO as a choice?

 

[RisingPhysician]

Won't bore you with a sob story, just gonna cut to the chase!

I'm graduating late in Undergrad (in 2 weeks), and I haven't finished my preReqs yet...My GPA is far from competitive...I wanted to know if Post Bacc science courses will raise my Undergrad GPA? If I can get it to 3.0-3.2 is MD possible or should I just stick with DO as a choice?

DO all the way!!!!

I'm biased because that all I want.

 

[mbm54]

Won't bore you with a sob story, just gonna cut to the chase!

I'm graduating late in Undergrad (in 2 weeks), and I haven't finished my preReqs yet...My GPA is far from competitive...I wanted to know if Post Bacc science courses will raise my Undergrad GPA? If I can get it to 3.0-3.2 is MD possible or should I just stick with DO as a choice?

post-bacc science classes will only raise your undergrad GPA if you are taking the courses at an undergraduate level. there are classes that have a graduate level option (or at least there was at my post-bacc), so if you want to raise your undergrad science gpa in a post-bacc program, just make sure they are actually undergrad courses. on AMCAS, there is a separate place for undergrad and graduate coursework. is the 3.0-3.2 referring to your science GPA or overall GPA? apply to both DO and MD, you never know what will happen.

 

[RockChalkJayDoc]

Won't bore you with a sob story, just gonna cut to the chase!

I'm graduating late in Undergrad (in 2 weeks), and I haven't finished my preReqs yet...My GPA is far from competitive...I wanted to know if Post Bacc science courses will raise my Undergrad GPA? If I can get it to 3.0-3.2 is MD possible or should I just stick with DO as a choice?

I've learned it's all possible throughout the application process. Some places all you might need is that interview, and if they have a "bridge" program that guarantees you a spot in the next class after doing their program, then you're in! I don't think any of us underrepresented groups are trying to lean on that at all. Far from it! However, the reality is that even with weaker grades, and MCATs many of us still get in to medical schools across the country and do very well!

You need to get to know the people who will be writing LORs for you. You need to shake every possible hand at the schools you are interested in, and especially the ones in your home state. Sometimes it's the hands you shake, and not the grades you make. Remember that! I would say don't just do DO because it's less competitive. Their ADCOMS will sense that's what you're trying to do, especially if you can't articulate why you prefer the DO style over MD. Do your very best in all remaining prereqs, and the MCAT. Just do your best. There are many opportunities available for us! I'm proof of that. If you need any advice or have questions just let me know! Good luck!

 

[ucsfstudents]

I agree with doing your best but make sure that your best always translates into an A grade. You should have developed an effective study strategy by now so that you don't repeat the behaviors that resulted in a GPA less than 3.0. Good luck!

 

[iave9963]

I would suggest you to just go ahead with DO. That would be best!

👎 Try both MD and DO, like what has been reiterated above, you never know what will happen.

 

[medemic]

Won't bore you with a sob story, just gonna cut to the chase!

I'm graduating late in Undergrad (in 2 weeks), and I haven't finished my preReqs yet...My GPA is far from competitive...I wanted to know if Post Bacc science courses will raise my Undergrad GPA? If I can get it to 3.0-3.2 is MD possible or should I just stick with DO as a choice?

I think this all depends on your MCAT score. If you can get a 30 or higher, I think you may be able to get in allopathic. Check out the stats on AAMC website for urms.

 

[aspiringdoc09]

Honestly, I agree with others who say to apply to both schools. Don't sell yourself short by just applying to DO schools just because you think you don't have the numbers. The application isn't always just about numbers especially if you have far more to offer the Adcom. Trust me, they really do look at the entire application. You may have something they are looking for in an applicant that is far reaching than numbers. Think positively and give it your best shot.