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This is my first post here although I've followed the site for awhile. I am a non-traditional student with the usual sob story. Poor undergraduate GPA but have decided to change careers.
Liberal arts undergraduate degree first and did terribly. Decided to work in the allied health field and so I went to a community college and earned a certification. I received community college credits but no degree since I already had my bachelor's. Not worth the extra money as it didn't alter my job outlook. Approximately 40 credits earned here with a 3.75 gpa.
Enrolled at a 4 year institution to complete my prereqs, all but 3 credits were BCPM requirements. Intro to psych was the additional course. This amounted to another 50 credits that I accomplished while working full time over 4 years.
Here's the problem: I got a C in my calculus class, B+ in stats, and A in psych. These courses compile my "non science" gpa and equals a 2.99. My science gpa is a 3.54. I took calculus and organic chemistry in the same semester while also starting a new job. I didn't anticipate switching jobs but I didn't have a choice in the matter. I was never really that strong in math so I took a hit that semester.
So the breakdown is as follows: undergrad from 2006 nonscience 2.7. Allied health CC two years later nonscience gpa 3.75. Med school prereqs nonscience 2.99.
If I take a 3 credit course this summer, at the 300 level in healthcare policy, and earn an A in the class my nonscience gpa will jump to a 3.22 for that institution. Sure, no guarentees that I will earn an A but I am playing out the scenario. Should I proceed with this plan and hold my application until I complete the class?
Two obvious drawbacks:
1)The class wouldn't be complete until the first week of August, which would obviously significantly delay my application.
2)I feel like an adcom will see this as a scheme because, bluntly, it is. I wouldn't be taking a math class which would actually address the underlying issue.
Thoughts?
Liberal arts undergraduate degree first and did terribly. Decided to work in the allied health field and so I went to a community college and earned a certification. I received community college credits but no degree since I already had my bachelor's. Not worth the extra money as it didn't alter my job outlook. Approximately 40 credits earned here with a 3.75 gpa.
Enrolled at a 4 year institution to complete my prereqs, all but 3 credits were BCPM requirements. Intro to psych was the additional course. This amounted to another 50 credits that I accomplished while working full time over 4 years.
Here's the problem: I got a C in my calculus class, B+ in stats, and A in psych. These courses compile my "non science" gpa and equals a 2.99. My science gpa is a 3.54. I took calculus and organic chemistry in the same semester while also starting a new job. I didn't anticipate switching jobs but I didn't have a choice in the matter. I was never really that strong in math so I took a hit that semester.
So the breakdown is as follows: undergrad from 2006 nonscience 2.7. Allied health CC two years later nonscience gpa 3.75. Med school prereqs nonscience 2.99.
If I take a 3 credit course this summer, at the 300 level in healthcare policy, and earn an A in the class my nonscience gpa will jump to a 3.22 for that institution. Sure, no guarentees that I will earn an A but I am playing out the scenario. Should I proceed with this plan and hold my application until I complete the class?
Two obvious drawbacks:
1)The class wouldn't be complete until the first week of August, which would obviously significantly delay my application.
2)I feel like an adcom will see this as a scheme because, bluntly, it is. I wouldn't be taking a math class which would actually address the underlying issue.
Thoughts?
