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Hi everybody! I'm looking for some insight as to my current situation, like most posts in this forum. I currently have a B.S. in Psychology from Penn State University with a cumulative GPA of 3.56. After graduation I realized that I wanted to pursue medical school, meaning that I needed to go back to school to take medical school prerequisites. I was accepted to UPenn's Postbac Program but declined because the price was outrageous and they don't offer financial aid for non-degree programs. Instead, I decided to attend my local community college to fulfill all of my prerequisites.
The list includes: College Algebra, College Trigonometry, Calculus & Analytical Geometry, Anatomy & Physiology I & II, General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Physiological Chemistry, and Physics I & II.
As of right now, my GPA from the community college is 3.83. I can honestly say that these lectures and labs are significantly harder than the classes I took at PSU. Granted, the material itself may be slightly harder to grasp but I've also taken my fair share of science courses to earn a bachelor's degree in science. Even though this is the case, I know that some med schools discriminate against community colleges.
I've got TONS of clinical research experience including working in the cancer center at the local hospital. I would really appreciate if anyone has ANY advice on what else I should be doing to get accepted into med school, what my realistic chances are of getting in, and if any other non-traditional student is going through something similar.
Sorry for the long post... thanks!
The list includes: College Algebra, College Trigonometry, Calculus & Analytical Geometry, Anatomy & Physiology I & II, General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Physiological Chemistry, and Physics I & II.
As of right now, my GPA from the community college is 3.83. I can honestly say that these lectures and labs are significantly harder than the classes I took at PSU. Granted, the material itself may be slightly harder to grasp but I've also taken my fair share of science courses to earn a bachelor's degree in science. Even though this is the case, I know that some med schools discriminate against community colleges.
I've got TONS of clinical research experience including working in the cancer center at the local hospital. I would really appreciate if anyone has ANY advice on what else I should be doing to get accepted into med school, what my realistic chances are of getting in, and if any other non-traditional student is going through something similar.
Sorry for the long post... thanks!