What would you do?

[drabberbadge]

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Would you graduate in fall with a. 3.60 science gpa and a 3.65 cumulative? Or stay one more semester and get a 3.65 science and. 3.7 cumulative ? And be delayed a semester?

 

[Dr Granger]

I personally would kill the mcat and get some awesome EC and volunteer hrs rather than dragging undergrad out any longer but that's just me

 

[Boolean]

Would you graduate in fall with a. 3.60 science gpa and a 3.65 cumulative? Or stay one more semester and get a 3.65 science and. 3.7 cumulative ? And be delayed a semester?

I'd stay the semester. Graduating in fall is nice and all, but that floundering semester isn't always the best.

 

[Oso]

I think it depends on the strength of the rest of your application (mcat, EC's, etc), because 3.6/3.65 is average/ potentially below average. There's no point in rushing, and it's usually better to take the time to do things right and give yourself the best chance possible in the app cycle. However, it also sucks to spend money on tuition if you don't really need it.

You'll have to give us some more details if you want good advice.

 

[drabberbadge]

Taking Mcat this summer
Haven't taken it yet

My ECs are average
However I wanted add ice solely on the gpa while holding the rest of the app constant
as that is my primary concern given that I haven't taken the Mcat yet

 

[Oso]

Taking Mcat this summer
Haven't taken it yet

My ECs are average
However I wanted add ice solely on the gpa while holding the rest of the app constant
as that is my primary concern given that I haven't taken the Mcat yet

Hmm well, if the cost of an additional semester isn't an issue (you can think of it as an investment in your application --> career), then I would go ahead and do it just to play it safe and maximize your chances. It never hurts to have a slightly improved gpa.

However, the mcat is obviously very important as well. I would not sacrifice a good mcat score for that marginal increase in gpa. Although doing a good job with both is certainly possible.

 

[Mr Roboto]

That's only "floundering" on SDN. That's a good GPA! Start studying for the MCAT.

Would you graduate in fall with a. 3.60 science gpa and a 3.65 cumulative? Or stay one more semester and get a 3.65 science and. 3.7 cumulative ? And be delayed a semester?

 

[drabberbadge]

My friend tell me that's it's unnecessary to try to be greedy for slightly higher and just cut my losses

 

[Dr Granger]

you should just dedicate your time and funds to the mcat! a 0.5 jump in a GPA is nothing when comparing a 26mcat to a 32mcat. I would also look at your target schools, and the GPA's they accept!

 

[drabberbadge]

Assuming I got a 32 Mcat , what would you then recommend? I'm just trying to decide

 

[Dr Granger]

Assuming I got a 32 Mcat , what would you then recommend? I'm just trying to decide

With a 32 mcat and 3.6sGPA I think you would be really pretty solid at your state schools and shoe in for DO.

Honestly at that point is the difference between 3.6 and a 3.65 worth whatever your paying for tuition? You're GPA isn't bad it's just a tad below average, so your mcat is really important. I view the mcat and gpa as a give and take relationship (to a certain degree of course)

 

[drabberbadge]

With a 32 mcat and 3.6sGPA I think you would be really pretty solid at your state schools and shoe in for DO.

Honestly at that point is the difference between 3.6 and a 3.65 worth whatever your paying for tuition? You're GPA isn't bad it's just a tad below average, so your mcat is really important. I view the mcat and gpa as a give and take relationship (to a certain degree of course)

But what I'm saying is how significant is it to raise it to 3.65 and 3.7, is it minimal

 

[drabberbadge]

I'm from cali

 

[Optimus-Prime]

.05 isn't worth it, using that time for EC/MCAT would be more worthwhile

 

[Dr Granger]

I think its minimal and not worth the 6k+ in tuition. If you look at MSAR the cali schools have a decent GPA range with the median of a 3.7 (3.3-3.9). You are literally right below the average. I wouldn't do it. That's just me though. You have to weigh what you think is best for you

 

[Mr Roboto]

The GPA bump would do almost nothing for you compared to being extremely well-prepared for the MCAT and having good ECs. Don't waste your time. Take a look at the AMCAS admissions data for people with your GPA and projected MCAT, compare that to people with a 0.05 higher GPA, then stop stressing and be finished with school.