What Postbacc Fits Me?

[harrothere]

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I am currently a senior and I plan on taking at a year off after I graduate in the spring 2008. I have a respectable GPA, at around 3.5 for both general and science. I have not yet taken the MCAT, but I plan on taking it this spring/early summer. I have a fairly well rounded profile right now. I have research experience in neurobiology and neurocognitive psychology. I have clinical experience working as an EMT:B for many months and shadowing on numerous occasions.

I am exploring my options for the off year. Things that I am considering include Lab Tech, EMT, Clinical Tech, ER Tech, or a postbacc program. The goal of my off year is to make myself a stronger applicant. I am giving serious consideration to a postbacc program because of my previous experience in the lab and clinical settings.

My question is, if I choose to do a postbacc, what programs/school do you think would fit me? I don't really need the GPA boost (although it wouldn't hurt), but I would definitely work my hardest in a postbacc program to get good grades. Would my other options better suit me for acceptance? Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks all.

 

[nanaschool2000]

I am currently a senior and I plan on taking at a year off after I graduate in the spring 2008. I have a respectable GPA, at around 3.5 for both general and science. I have not yet taken the MCAT, but I plan on taking it this spring/early summer. I have a fairly well rounded profile right now. I have research experience in neurobiology and neurocognitive psychology. I have clinical experience working as an EMT:B for many months and shadowing on numerous occasions.

I am exploring my options for the off year. Things that I am considering include Lab Tech, EMT, Clinical Tech, ER Tech, or a postbacc program. The goal of my off year is to make myself a stronger applicant. I am giving serious consideration to a postbacc program because of my previous experience in the lab and clinical settings.

My question is, if I choose to do a postbacc, what programs/school do you think would fit me? I don't really need the GPA boost (although it wouldn't hurt), but I would definitely work my hardest in a postbacc program to get good grades. Would my other options better suit me for acceptance? Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks all.

no postbacc is necessary. Just do a research.

 

[podunkjeep]

Study hard for the MCAT and hopefully you'll do well. If you get a great MCAT score, that and a 3.5 may get you in without the other stuff.
If you haven't already, go to AMCAS site and look at the matriculant stats for Med Schools you might apply to for an idea of the average MCAT and GPAs.
Best of Luck!