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Hi everyone, I just want to say thank you for any advice that you guys choose to give. I have just completed second year of a biology undergrad at York University in Ontario, Canada. I plan to apply to mostly American schools during fourth year, because Canadian schools are nearly impossible to get into. I am going to give an overview of how I did in first and second year so you guys can make an informative response. First year was terrible. I have improved a lot this year, and I want to do even better third and fourth year because those are the most important. Here is some info for the rest of my application; I have been volunteering at this one hospital since grade 11 where I have also done co op. I am currently doing a research practicum and will continue with it till the end of undergrad. I am also a student ambassador for my university, and am confident I will get good recommendation letters. My grades from first and second year are listed below:
First year and first year summer:
6 credits (full year) - Humanities: Islamic Traditions = B
6 credits (full year) - Introduction to Psychology = B
6 credits (full year) - Math. for the Life and Social Sciences = C+
3 credits (1 semester) - Biology I = B
3 credits (1 semester) - Biology II = B+
3 credits (1 semester) - Chemical Structure = C
3 credits (1 semester) - Chemical Dynamics = B
3 credits (1 semester in summer) - Computer Use: Fundamentals = F NCR (retook course this year)
GPA for first year: 5.7/9 (between C+ and B)
Second year:
3 credits (1 semester) - Philosophy: Introduction to Applied Ethics = A
3 credits (1 semester) - Hollywood: Old and New = A
3 credits (1 semester) - Computer Use: Fundamentals = B
3 credits (1 semester) - Biochemistry = B
3 credits (1 semester) - Cell Biology = B+
3 credits (1 semester) - Genetics = A
3 credits (1 semester) - Research Methods in Cell and Molecular Biology = B+
3 credits (1 semester) - Introductory Organic Chemistry I = A
3 credits (1 semester) - Introductory Organic Chemistry II = A
*withdrew from genetics in semester 1 and retook in semester 2
GPA for second year: 7.3/9 (between B+ and A)
So my question is, do I have a fair chance based on how I have done so far or no? I plan to pursue a masters after undergrad if I do not get into north american medical schools to strengthen my application before I reapply, OR go to europe (specifically ireland or poland) so I don't waste time. I think going to the caribbean is a really gamble, it doesn't work for everyone and I want to avoid it if I can. Sorry if this post sounds all over the place, I am just quite stressed about this because I really tried my best to improve this year and a few bad marks brought my GPA down a lot.
First year and first year summer:
6 credits (full year) - Humanities: Islamic Traditions = B
6 credits (full year) - Introduction to Psychology = B
6 credits (full year) - Math. for the Life and Social Sciences = C+
3 credits (1 semester) - Biology I = B
3 credits (1 semester) - Biology II = B+
3 credits (1 semester) - Chemical Structure = C
3 credits (1 semester) - Chemical Dynamics = B
3 credits (1 semester in summer) - Computer Use: Fundamentals = F NCR (retook course this year)
GPA for first year: 5.7/9 (between C+ and B)
Second year:
3 credits (1 semester) - Philosophy: Introduction to Applied Ethics = A
3 credits (1 semester) - Hollywood: Old and New = A
3 credits (1 semester) - Computer Use: Fundamentals = B
3 credits (1 semester) - Biochemistry = B
3 credits (1 semester) - Cell Biology = B+
3 credits (1 semester) - Genetics = A
3 credits (1 semester) - Research Methods in Cell and Molecular Biology = B+
3 credits (1 semester) - Introductory Organic Chemistry I = A
3 credits (1 semester) - Introductory Organic Chemistry II = A
*withdrew from genetics in semester 1 and retook in semester 2
GPA for second year: 7.3/9 (between B+ and A)
So my question is, do I have a fair chance based on how I have done so far or no? I plan to pursue a masters after undergrad if I do not get into north american medical schools to strengthen my application before I reapply, OR go to europe (specifically ireland or poland) so I don't waste time. I think going to the caribbean is a really gamble, it doesn't work for everyone and I want to avoid it if I can. Sorry if this post sounds all over the place, I am just quite stressed about this because I really tried my best to improve this year and a few bad marks brought my GPA down a lot.