So I graduated May 2014 with BA biology, chem and philosophy minor, and am looking to apply for admittance in Fall 2017.
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, 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 an organization at the liberal arts college I attended. In HS did a lot of shadowing.
Also did abysmally on MCAT first time around: 20.
But am retaking in Jan 2016.
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, at the urging of family members, I sent out apps to accelerated BSN programs. Theory is to go and finish before fall 2017 and if I'm not admitted, work as a RN until next app cycle. Would this hurt my chances of getting in?
Also briefly thought about doing postbacc MS to "beef up" my poor BCPM, but expensive$$$. Am not really keen on doing this since I heard that it's a hit or miss. But is it worth it with my stats? Also, only have the 2016 - summer 2017 to complete a program if entering fall 2017.
Overall GPA: 3.232
BCPM GPA: 2.77 (chem was lowest with C/C- occasional B/B+)
All other GPA: 3.725
I also took some postbacc undergrad classes that boosted ^ GPA. W/o those classes:
Overall GPA: 3.167
BCPM: 2.69
AO: 3.669
Yes, I realize that my AO GPA is significantly higher than my BCPM GPA. In the gap years I have been working at a clinic as a medical assistant, and did EMT course (though ended up not using it b/c of med assist job). During undergrad I did not do research, but I did TA in the chem dept, and I established an organization at the liberal arts college I attended. In HS did a lot of shadowing.
Also did abysmally on MCAT first time around: 20.
But am retaking in Jan 2016.
I am looking to apply to any med school I could get into (DO or MD), but shooting for TX schools (am a resident). What are my chances?
Also, at the urging of family members, I sent out apps to accelerated BSN programs. Theory is to go and finish before fall 2017 and if I'm not admitted, work as a RN until next app cycle. Would this hurt my chances of getting in?
Also briefly thought about doing postbacc MS to "beef up" my poor BCPM, but expensive$$$. Am not really keen on doing this since I heard that it's a hit or miss. But is it worth it with my stats? Also, only have the 2016 - summer 2017 to complete a program if entering fall 2017.
