What are my chances non trad trying to make up for past mistakes

[Dochopeful 12]

Hey guys I graduated in 05 with a BA in poly sci. I took very few science classes in my first degree but freshman year being an immature kid I failed college algebra and into to bio. Since going to back to school I have received A's in all these science classes

A Anatomy and Physiology 1
A Anatomy and Physiology 2
A Microbiology
A in both chem 1 and 2
A in orgo 1 and 2
A in physics 1 and 2
A in General Bio
A in biochemistry
A in stats
A in college algebra
A in neuroscience

Even with all of these A's those two F's freshman year are killing my GPA
Overall 3.4 and science 3.4

Do I have any chance at MD schools with my strong uptrend in the sciences? I am going to retake MCAT in Aug and I have been getting a 34 on practice tests. I have strong EC's i have been working as CNA in an emergency room for three years now. I live in Illinois so I am planning to apply to all Illinois school plus Drexel.

Thank you for your help.

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[carnelian]

Hey guys I graduated in 05 with a BA in poly sci. I took very few science classes in my first degree but freshman year being an immature kid I failed college algebra and into to bio. Since going to back to school I have received A's in all these science classes

A Anatomy and Physiology 1
A Anatomy and Physiology 2
A Microbiology
A in both chem 1 and 2
A in orgo 1 and 2
A in physics 1 and 2
A in General Bio
A in biochemistry
A in stats
A in college algebra
A in neuroscience

Even with all of these A's those two F's freshman year are killing my GPA
Overall 3.4 and science 3.4

Do I have any chance at MD schools with my strong uptrend in the sciences? I am going to retake MCAT in Aug and I have been getting a 34 on practice tests. I have strong EC's i have been working as CNA in an emergency room for three years now. I live in Illinois so I am planning to apply to all Illinois school plus Drexel.

Thank you for your help.

I think you have a shot at MD schools. You retook those classes and got As. Plus all the other As you have, I think the upward trend will win you favors. Are you applying this cycle? IF not, you can also take a few more math classes to prove yourself and raise your gpa, although I don't think it's necessary. Apply broadly, and you have a good chance, imo.

 

[liyaz]

Hi! I was in a similar situation when I started as a post-bac. My cGPA was a 3.2 and I brought it up to a 3.5. I think you should get a hold of an online version of the MSAR and look at the schools with lower GPA ranges. Some that come to mind are Tulane and Eastern Virginia with 10-90th percentiles between 3.15-3.9. With a good MCAT you'll definitely have a shot at MD schools. Good luck!

 

[Dochopeful 12]

With a 3.4 what MCAT score do I need to get??

 

[BecksTriad]

With a 3.4 what MCAT score do I need to get??

a 3.4 34+ would make u pretty competitive

 

[campbellsoup29]

Science grades look great. Upward trends always look good. Overall GPA is still slightly below average but not sure what Illinois school stats are like. I would encourage you to broaden your school list so that your chances improve during the cycle. A strong MCAT is a must to be competitive for MD.

You said that you will be retaking the MCAT, how did you perform on the first one?