I graduated May 2014 with BA biology, chem and philosophy minor
Overall GPA: 3.232
BCPM GPA: 2.77 (chem was lowest with C/C- occasional B/B+)
All other GPA: 3.725
I also took some postbacc undergrad classes that boosted ^ GPA. W/o those classes:
Overall GPA: 3.167
BCPM: 2.69
AO: 3.669
Yes, I realize that my AO GPA is significantly higher than my BCPM GPA. In the gap years I have been working at a clinic as a medical assistant (lots and lots of hours), and did EMT course (though ended up not using it b/c of med assist job). During undergrad I did not do research, but I did TA in the chem dept, and I established a community service organization at the liberal arts college I attended. In HS did a lot of shadowing.
B/c my undergrad was at a liberal arts college, I had to take a lot of extra chem courses, which put me only 2 classes away from a minor - so I got a minor. Chem was my weakest subject and this really brought down my sGPA. Ironically, those last two classes I did best in. Do I have to retake every class I got a C in? (Had nothing below a C that did not already get retaken to a C or better)
Also did abysmally on MCAT first time around: 20.
But am retaking in Jan 2016. What kind of new MCAT score are DO schools looking for?
I am looking to apply to any med school I could get into (DO or MD), but shooting for TX schools (am a resident). What are my chances?
Also briefly thought about doing postbacc MS to help my poor BCPM, and possibly open up future research opportunities if med school fails (now I wish I did do undergrad research). I know it is really expensive, but is it worth it with my stats? Also, only have the 2016 - summer 2017 to complete a program if entering fall 2017. However, I am willing to finish a two year course if it means helping my chances. (I'd be more interested in programs that have affiliations with med schools).
Thanks for reading all!
Overall GPA: 3.232
BCPM GPA: 2.77 (chem was lowest with C/C- occasional B/B+)
All other GPA: 3.725
I also took some postbacc undergrad classes that boosted ^ GPA. W/o those classes:
Overall GPA: 3.167
BCPM: 2.69
AO: 3.669
Yes, I realize that my AO GPA is significantly higher than my BCPM GPA. In the gap years I have been working at a clinic as a medical assistant (lots and lots of hours), and did EMT course (though ended up not using it b/c of med assist job). During undergrad I did not do research, but I did TA in the chem dept, and I established a community service organization at the liberal arts college I attended. In HS did a lot of shadowing.
B/c my undergrad was at a liberal arts college, I had to take a lot of extra chem courses, which put me only 2 classes away from a minor - so I got a minor. Chem was my weakest subject and this really brought down my sGPA. Ironically, those last two classes I did best in. Do I have to retake every class I got a C in? (Had nothing below a C that did not already get retaken to a C or better)
Also did abysmally on MCAT first time around: 20.
But am retaking in Jan 2016. What kind of new MCAT score are DO schools looking for?
I am looking to apply to any med school I could get into (DO or MD), but shooting for TX schools (am a resident). What are my chances?
Also briefly thought about doing postbacc MS to help my poor BCPM, and possibly open up future research opportunities if med school fails (now I wish I did do undergrad research). I know it is really expensive, but is it worth it with my stats? Also, only have the 2016 - summer 2017 to complete a program if entering fall 2017. However, I am willing to finish a two year course if it means helping my chances. (I'd be more interested in programs that have affiliations with med schools).
Thanks for reading all!
