What should I do?

[johnnybgoode]

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I'm a little late in the decision process to be a doctor. I'm a biology major and took all the pre-reqs pretty much not caring. I'm the first one in my family to go to college so I started with the idea that I just had to pass.
These are my stats:
Overall: 2.642
BCPM: 2.635
AO: 2.650
I have many W's and there are 4 F's factored in my GPA. I got F's in English and introductory math courses.
My stats with the F's replaced: (Just counting retaken grade)
Overall: 2.966
BCPM: 2.945
AO: 2.989

I have taken 110 credits. Some of the courses in my BCPM include introductory chemistry and biology. I just transfered to a good University from a community college. I just finished the semester taking physics I and orgo I. I got a B in physics, B+ in the lab and a C+ in orgo. (I included this semester in the above gpas)

Everything really clicked about 2/3s into this past semester. I know how to study and I think I can start pulling A's. I have about 45-50 credits left at this university. My plan is major in biology and a minor in chemistry. I think I can pull a 3.8 GPA on the remaining credits.
If I managing to pull a 3.8 for the next 47 credits. (year and a half) My BCPM= 3.16, AO= 2.65, Overall= 2.989
With the F's replaced: BCPM= 3.35, AO= 2.98, Overall= 3.236

I have no ECs, No MCAT scores, pretty much no volunteer work.

If I want to be a doctor what can I do, in my situation, to become one.
Advice?

 

[AlleghenyPOD]

Stats are too low. I wouldn't risk it, if I were you I'd take a post bacs. Thinking you can get 'As' is different from actually getting 'As'. From looking at your severely low science gpa, you will have a hard time in basic sciences.
I highly advice you to take post-bac classes or even consider taking a master's, and if your grades increase---consider applying to medical school.

You have no experience in volunteering, no ECs? What makes you think that medicine is truly your calling?
As of right now, if you proceed to medical school, I can almost guarantee you that you endanger yourself in failing out in the first trimester.

 

[oldpro]

These are my stats:
Overall: 2.642
BCPM: 2.635
AO: 2.650
I have many W's and there are 4 F's factored in my GPA. I got F's in English and introductory math courses.
My stats with the F's replaced: (Just counting retaken grade)
Overall: 2.966
BCPM: 2.945
AO: 2.989


With the F's replaced: BCPM= 3.35, AO= 2.98, Overall= 3.236

I have no ECs, No MCAT scores, pretty much no volunteer work.

If I want to be a doctor what can I do, in my situation, to become one.
Advice?

😱😱OK here we go 😱😱

AMCAS no such thing as replacing F's, Caribbean No such thing as Replacing F's

AMCAS averages them in with the new grades

Caribbean sees the F's and W's and you will have to convince them you will not quit when it gets tough.............Caribbean is your best bet I really do not think a Post bac will help you in this case.

 

[McGillGrad]

How old are you?

 

[oldpro]

How old are you?

Not old enough at times LOL (43)

I really think a lot of W's and F's are big red flags even for the Caribbean schools.

 

[McGillGrad]

Not old enough at times LOL (43)

I really think a lot of W's and F's are big red flags even for the Caribbean schools.

Not you...hahaha

I know that you are old enough to remember the 70s.

If the OP is young, then life experiences or problems may not exist to mitigate the low scores (F's and W's).

 

[johnnybgoode]

I am 22. i dont have many life experiences compared to somebody older but I have studied abroad and I plan to do some volunteer work out of the country. I also took a semester in another state.

 

[McGillGrad]

I was using "life experience" as a code word for reasons to explain your low grades. An example would be working full time, or going through a family hardship.

I am 22. i dont have many life experiences compared to somebody older but I have studied abroad and I plan to do some volunteer work out of the country. I also took a semester in another state.

 

[johnnybgoode]

I forgot to mention that I dropped out of high school. Got my GED and started community college. I did also work full-time and had family hardships. I should have took some time before starting college. I feel I turned myself around though. I now go to a good state university.

 

[McGillGrad]

I forgot to mention that I dropped out of high school. Got my GED and started community college. I did also work full-time and had family hardships. I should have took some time before starting college. I feel I turned myself around though. I now go to a good state university.

nice... that works well in the personal statement!

 

[johnnybgoode]

lets say i really do get the A's from here on out, I get some impressive volunteer work in, would I have a chance for carib schools?
If I want to apply for fall 2009, When should I take the MCAT?

I think from dropping out of high school and doing poorly in community college, showing an upward trend at a university for 2 years will show my turn around. I will have a bachelor's in biology and a minor in chemistry.

This is what I think... You guys know more about this being students and being on this forum for so long. I appreciate any advice you have for me.

Thanks

 

[McGillGrad]

The first thing they look for is a positive trend because finishing strong is more important than being mediocre throughout.


Your MCAT will be important because it will allow you to make up for the GPA.

You still have a chance, but do make sure to keep working on your study skills and habits.