To SMP, or not to SMP

[kstreet]

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So, it's nearing the end of December and the long wait with nary a peep from med schools (mostly rejections) has made me consider the benefits of an SMP program.

GPA: 3.33
BCPM: 3.22
MCAT #1 April 2006: 10V 7PS 10BS P
MCAT #2 June 2007: 14V 10PS 11BS S

Graduated 2006
Decent EC's, but done in college
Decent LOR's, likely nothing spectacular
Working full time now and waiting on current app cycle, for which I applied to somewhat late (complete by the end of Sept)

Would my app benefit from an SMP? Do the benefits outweigh the cons?

 

[Perrotfish]

Would my app benefit from an SMP? Do the benefits outweigh the cons?

Nope. Take some more U-grad courses to bring your GPA up and apply more broadly next time. You'll be significantly above the average for admissions without the risks or costs of an SMP.

 

[Blade28]

Did you apply to a broad variety of schools?

Any research, volunteering, clinical experience, shadowing?

 

[drizzt3117]

I answered your question in the PB forum. I agree with Perrotfish and would suggest postbac coursework while improving your LORs and ECs.