Upward trend/chances?

[G2M]

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I had a rough Freshman year and ended with a 2.8sish( C's in Gen Bio and one C+ in a 400 level philosophy class) I'd like to attribute that to immaturity. My Sophomore year went much better and I got a 3.67 first semester and a 3.8 second semester( Second semester was all science credits 17 of them, 1 B+ in a 4 credit ruined my shot at a 4.0)

I was wondering what are my chances with a continued trend as this/is my freshman year going to be a huge issue. Any people with similar freshman years?

Beginning volunteer work at hospital this summer, will continue that for the next two years.

Some Stats:

I started basic science research my freshman year (working on my own project), will have 4 years by the time I graduate. (also have an internship w/ biopharm company)

Helped start a club team, acting as treasurer/VP and will be for rest of the time. 4 years.

Gen Bio- 2 C's
Gen Chem- B+, A
Chem Lab- B+
Organic Chem- B+, have yet to take second one.
Orgo Lab- Haven't taken yet
Physics- B
Physics Lab- A
Genetics 400 Level- A and B+

Thanks

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

You'll be fine. Just keep doing your best and get your gpa as high as possible.

 

[sizillyd]

Yeah you don't need to be worried at all. Just keep getting good grades. Keep those grades up as high as you can. You're doing just fine.

 

[Catalystik]

With your current work ethic, you could end up in good shape. Your current cGPA should be about 3.16. With two more years of excellent performance in the 3.7-4.0 range, you could end the fourth year with a 3.43 to 3.58 (higher with summer school or a fifth year). With the strong upward grade trend and a 32-33+ MCAT score, you'd be competitive for allopathic med schools. Pay attention to your BCPM GPA too, though, as you also will need to get that higher with upper-level Bio coursework. Each C needs 3-4 same-credit As to redeem it.

 

[G2M]

Thank you all for your answers. One question for Catalystik. I was strongly considering taking one year off after senior year to work, volunteer and take part time classes (some what of a fifth year) With that I feel i could definitely raise the GPA up over ~3.5. Is that extra time looked upon negatively? And also just out of curiosity I understand AMCAS recalculates a B+ to a 3.3? My school however does not offer an A-. Therefore it is either an A or a B+, does that lead to a disadvantage?

Thanks

 

[Catalystik]

Taking an extra year to spiff up your application is not looked down on at all.

It sounds like the way your school grades does put you at a disadvantage if you would have qualified for an A- grade.