What are my chances?

[Foreveryours91]

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So, my cGPA is 3.15 and my sGPA is 3.00. MCATs 30

I have 3 years of Clinical Work-working as a receptionist in a doctor's office. And 2 years of volunteering (health related). And I'm still working and volunteering at the same place. I also have a upcoming research project that I will be participating as a Research assistant as well.

I know my present gpa is low. I have one more year left and realistically speaking I think I can pull my cGPA to 3.3 and sGPA to something more than a 3.0. I guess what I'm curious about is if I have any chances at all. My Mcats are good enough but there's so much a Mcat score can cover for a low GPA. I also feel that when I apply for the second time (if I fail the first) a 3.3 gpa is still not good enough.

I'm also considering SMP's if I don't get in the second time. Would SMP's accept a 3.2~ GPA 30 Mcat applicant?

Any helpful advice please? And thanks in advance.

 

[Temperature101]

So, my cGPA is 3.15 and my sGPA is 3.00. MCATs 30

I have 3 years of Clinical Work-working as a receptionist in a doctor's office. And 2 years of volunteering (health related). And I'm still working and volunteering at the same place. I also have a upcoming research project that I will be participating as a Research assistant as well.

I know my present gpa is low. I have one more year left and realistically speaking I think I can pull my cGPA to 3.3 and sGPA to something more than a 3.0. I guess what I'm curious about is if I have any chances at all. My Mcats are good enough but there's so much a Mcat score can cover for a low GPA. I also feel that when I apply for the second time (if I fail the first) a 3.3 gpa is still not good enough.

I'm also considering SMP's if I don't get in the second time. Would SMP's accept a 3.2~ GPA 30 Mcat applicant?

Any helpful advice please? And thanks in advance.

If you can bring that your c/sGPA to 3.2+ and you are applying to DO, no need to spend time and money for a SMP...You will be competitive at almost all DO schools with these stats...If you are applying to MD, you definitely need a postbacc or some kind of SMP.

 

[Lys Ile Glu Leu]

So, my cGPA is 3.15 and my sGPA is 3.00. MCATs 30

I have 3 years of Clinical Work-working as a receptionist in a doctor's office. And 2 years of volunteering (health related). And I'm still working and volunteering at the same place. I also have a upcoming research project that I will be participating as a Research assistant as well.

I know my present gpa is low. I have one more year left and realistically speaking I think I can pull my cGPA to 3.3 and sGPA to something more than a 3.0. I guess what I'm curious about is if I have any chances at all. My Mcats are good enough but there's so much a Mcat score can cover for a low GPA. I also feel that when I apply for the second time (if I fail the first) a 3.3 gpa is still not good enough.

I'm also considering SMP's if I don't get in the second time. Would SMP's accept a 3.2~ GPA 30 Mcat applicant?

Any helpful advice please? And thanks in advance.

You have your work cut out for you. Personally, I have a very spotty transcript during my first two years including some Ds and Ws. My c & s GPAs are both at 3.3 and I pulled a meager 29 MCAT. All that said, I got one state allo interview and two out of state osteopathic interviews. We'll see how that plays out. Moral? There is more to the story than numbers. You need awesome letters, an awesome PS and a palpable upward trend in your grades. If it helps to make my situation seem sensible, I have 5+ years of medical related experience, I work full-time and raise a child. Those sorts of things granted me some lenience in the metrics. It can be done. Don't give it up yet. There's definitely hope for you. Best wishes.



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[Temperature101]

You have your work cut out for you. Personally, I have a very spotty transcript during my first two years including some Ds and Ws. My c & s GPAs are both at 3.3 and I pulled a meager 29 MCAT. All that said, I got one state allo interview and two out of state osteopathic interviews. We'll see how that plays out. Moral? There is more to the story than numbers. You need awesome letters, an awesome PS and a palpable upward trend in your grades. If it helps to make my situation seem sensible, I have 5+ years of medical related experience, I work full-time and raise a child. Those sorts of things granted me some lenience in the metrics. It can be done. Don't give it up yet. There's definitely hope for you. Best wishes.



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When did you submit your application? I see many in the underdog thread at the DO forum that got mutiple DO acceptances and they have lower that than you.

 

[Foreveryours91]

Thanks for the input guys. And I'm only applying to Osteopathic Medical Schools. I know my first application (this coming summer) is a long shot because of my GPA. From what I know my most stellar recommendations come from the Physician that I work for and the person in charge at my volunteer place. I read them because they showed it to me and it was glowing, I was actually very moved by their words. I also have recommendations from my Professors, these I did not read because our school strictly prohibits professors showing their rec's. But I have a feeling they are decent enough.

GPA is an upward trend. Had alot of C's in the beginning which explains my GPA 🙁... I'm just worried. I look at the school websites and alot of them says their average GPA 3.5~ And I know even with my extra year my GPA will not be a 3.5. My Mcats is higher then their average, but like I said before there's so much an Mcat score can compensate for a low GPA.

 

[Temperature101]

Thanks for the input guys. And I'm only applying to Osteopathic Medical Schools. I know my first application (this coming summer) is a long shot because of my GPA. From what I know my most stellar recommendations come from the Physician that I work for and the person in charge at my volunteer place. I read them because they showed it to me and it was glowing, I was actually very moved by their words. I also have recommendations from my Professors, these I did not read because our school strictly prohibits professors showing their rec's. But I have a feeling they are decent enough.

GPA is an upward trend. Had alot of C's in the beginning which explains my GPA 🙁... I'm just worried. I look at the school websites and alot of them says their average GPA 3.5~ And I know even with my extra year my GPA will not be a 3.5. My Mcats is higher then their average, but like I said before there's so much an Mcat score can compensate for a low GPA.

Check the underdog thread... There are many with 3.2 and 26 mcat in the underdog thread who received mutiple acceptances. I think if you can bring your c/sGPA to 3.2+, you will be competitive at most DO schools.

 

[Lys Ile Glu Leu]

I'm applying this cycle.

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[Goro]

While you're at the low end of acceptable, you're still competetive. The low sGPA is what concerns me the most. Your numbers are indeed firne for any post-bac/SMP program. If you can get that sGPA, you'll be fine.

So, my cGPA is 3.15 and my sGPA is 3.00. MCATs 30

I have 3 years of Clinical Work-working as a receptionist in a doctor's office. And 2 years of volunteering (health related). And I'm still working and volunteering at the same place. I also have a upcoming research project that I will be participating as a Research assistant as well.

I know my present gpa is low. I have one more year left and realistically speaking I think I can pull my cGPA to 3.3 and sGPA to something more than a 3.0. I guess what I'm curious about is if I have any chances at all. My Mcats are good enough but there's so much a Mcat score can cover for a low GPA. I also feel that when I apply for the second time (if I fail the first) a 3.3 gpa is still not good enough.

I'm also considering SMP's if I don't get in the second time. Would SMP's accept a 3.2~ GPA 30 Mcat applicant?

Any helpful advice please? And thanks in advance.

 

[coolingglasses]

Start widely and early next cycle and you'll probably get some interviews.

 

[Foreveryours91]

Another question. As I stated before my current gpa is a 3.15. And with next school year and semester I know I can raise it to a 3.3~ (realistically speaking). However I know that Osteopathic schools have a grade replacement system, and the reason for my low gpa is because of the numerous C's I received earlier in my education career.

Is it better to take other science classes and raise the gpa to a 3.3? Or is it better to retake some of the science classes (about 4-5 classes) and raise it to a 3.4~? I'm pretty sure my sgpa would be higher as well possibly around 3.1-3.2 (this gpa is not entirely accurate I still haven't calculated it). I still can graduate as I planned and my school will let me retake my C classes, albeit I wouldn't receive credit to graduate (but I have enough credits so that's ok).

So the main question is. Is it worth it to retake 4-5 classes to raise it to a 3.4? Because if I take completely new science classes I'd still be able to raise it to a 3.3. Is the .1 difference worth the retake?

 

[Ravizzle]

Another question. As I stated before my current gpa is a 3.15. And with next school year and semester I know I can raise it to a 3.3~ (realistically speaking). However I know that Osteopathic schools have a grade replacement system, and the reason for my low gpa is because of the numerous C's I received earlier in my education career.

Is it better to take other science classes and raise the gpa to a 3.3? Or is it better to retake some of the science classes (about 4-5 classes) and raise it to a 3.4~? I'm pretty sure my sgpa would be higher as well possibly around 3.1-3.2 (this gpa is not entirely accurate I still haven't calculated it). I still can graduate as I planned and my school will let me retake my C classes, albeit I wouldn't receive credit to graduate (but I have enough credits so that's ok).

So the main question is. Is it worth it to retake 4-5 classes to raise it to a 3.4? Because if I take completely new science classes I'd still be able to raise it to a 3.3. Is the .1 difference worth the retake?

I think retakes would help you raise the gpa quickly, so that's what I would recommend.

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[Temperature101]

Another question. As I stated before my current gpa is a 3.15. And with next school year and semester I know I can raise it to a 3.3~ (realistically speaking). However I know that Osteopathic schools have a grade replacement system, and the reason for my low gpa is because of the numerous C's I received earlier in my education career.

Is it better to take other science classes and raise the gpa to a 3.3? Or is it better to retake some of the science classes (about 4-5 classes) and raise it to a 3.4~? I'm pretty sure my sgpa would be higher as well possibly around 3.1-3.2 (this gpa is not entirely accurate I still haven't calculated it). I still can graduate as I planned and my school will let me retake my C classes, albeit I wouldn't receive credit to graduate (but I have enough credits so that's ok).

So the main question is. Is it worth it to retake 4-5 classes to raise it to a 3.4? Because if I take completely new science classes I'd still be able to raise it to a 3.3. Is the .1 difference worth the retake?

Retake is obviously the better option; however, with 30 mcat you will only need a 3.2+ s/cGPA to be competitive at almost all DO schools.

 

[as1212559]

Retake is obviously the better option; however, with 30 mcat you will only need a 3.2+ s/cGPA to be competitive at almost all DO schools.

A 3.2/30 will have a lot more luck than a 3.2/25 but that doesn't mean you are "competitive" in my mind. I am in the OP's shoes and while I've had ii's from good schools that I'm really grateful for, the smattering of holds I've received proves that a high MCAT isn't necessarily the golden ticket.

OP, try and drag those GPA's as high as possible. 3.3+ should be your goal by the time you apply. I am in a similar range as you would be in that case numerically this year and the higher MCAT really does kick down doors, but apply intelligently and make sure your whole application is strong.

 

[knights2010]

hey guys, i really want to know what my chances are in getting an interview. my gpa is a 3.97 but my mcat is only a 27. I volunteer, shadow, do research, director of a pre-health club, and have 1 publication but nothing extraordinary to stand out from other applicants. very worried b/c i haven't heard anything back yet. 🙁

 

[mcloaf]

hey guys, i really want to know what my chances are in getting an interview. my gpa is a 3.97 but my mcat is only a 27. I volunteer, shadow, do research, director of a pre-health club, and have 1 publication but nothing extraordinary to stand out from other applicants. very worried b/c i haven't heard anything back yet. 🙁

Please start your own thread. Hijacking this one isn't particularly considerate.

 

[Foreveryours91]

A 3.2/30 will have a lot more luck than a 3.2/25 but that doesn't mean you are "competitive" in my mind. I am in the OP's shoes and while I've had ii's from good schools that I'm really grateful for, the smattering of holds I've received proves that a high MCAT isn't necessarily the golden ticket.

OP, try and drag those GPA's as high as possible. 3.3+ should be your goal by the time you apply. I am in a similar range as you would be in that case numerically this year and the higher MCAT really does kick down doors, but apply intelligently and make sure your whole application is strong.

I will try alright. Although I think the most possible highest gpa I can achieve (the retake option route) is cgpa 3.4 and sgpa 3.15 I have no problems dragging the cgpa up to higher than a 3.3, but my science gpa I feel will remain lacking (although not as lacking as before). I'm basically trying my best to package myself well.

If anything my grades are sort of an upward trend. The first few semesters it hovered around in a not so great gpa area, and the next semesters it hovered around a 3.4 to 3.6 to 3.8. Hopefully I will maintain the higher gpa during my remaining semesters as well.

Also by the time I apply (when my gpa's are much stronger) I'd have 4 years (and ongoing) clinical work/shadowing and 3 years and ongoing volunteering. By that time my research would be finished as well.

I'm a bit depressed as well because trying to fix the screw ups from previous semesters is so difficult. It was kind of hard for me to take this seriously until I was near 20. I honestly do want to avoid the SMP route, because it costs alot of $$$. And going to the Caribbeans is really iffy. Well I guess having a low somewhat of a chance is better than absolutely no chance at all....

 

[user3]

you are fine! you could probably get in this year too.

 

[as1212559]

Yeah overall keep kicking that GPA up. Upward trend is a big positive. You will get something somewhere probably if you apply intelligently, but the higher your GPA gets the more you will get to be selective/the more interviews you will get.