whats expected after being accepted

[museic]

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So I often get asked what you are required to maintain after being accepted. My answer is usually just graduate with a laugh. However is this really the truth? I know PCOM said to maintain high moral standards (Which I take as don't screw up legally or otherwise) and maintain graduation requirements (implying to graduate). I assume most other schools have told their incoming students the same.

With that being said is it really that cut and dry? I mean technically you could pull straight D's your last year and graduate. I could understand maintaining at least C's but is there any established protocol concerning the final review of undergrad grades?

 

[SLC]

So I often get asked what you are required to maintain after being accepted. My answer is usually just graduate with a laugh. However is this really the truth? I know PCOM said to maintain high moral standards (Which I take as don't screw up legally or otherwise) and maintain graduation requirements (implying to graduate). I assume most other schools have told their incoming students the same.

With that being said is it really that cut and dry? I mean technically you could pull straight D's your last year and graduate. I could understand maintaining at least C's but is there any established protocol concerning the final review of undergrad grades?

Just graduate, and make sure your GPA doesn't dip below the school's minimum standards and you'll be fine.

And keep those moral standards up. Legal, and professionalism is what you should be thinking about. Watch what you put on your Facebook page, photos of you pass-out drunk would be a bad idea etc.

 

[MaximusD]

Just graduate, and make sure your GPA doesn't dip below the school's minimum standards and you'll be fine.

And keep those moral standards up. Legal, and professionalism is what you should be thinking about. Watch what you put on your Facebook page, photos of you pass-out drunk would be a bad idea etc.

once the matriculation agreement is signed, it takes a great deal to break the contract. They would have to justify it to a court of law, because if they suddenly voided your signed contract (that's what it is) you would likely sue and they know that.

You goals:

1. Graduate (with any BS degree) with your prerequisite coursework completed in-full.

2. Don't get arrested. Don't get a DUI or a drug-related charge (possession, possessio w intent to sell, dealing etc)

3. Don't publicly defame the school or get any honor violation (cheating, etc) at your undergrad institution.

 

[FrkyBgStok]

It feels weird being happy with a C on a test. And devoting less time to studying.

 

[museic]

It feels weird being happy with a C on a test. And devoting less time to studying.

My thoughts exactly which is why I made this thread. It's like I've been asking myself..."are you sure this is okay, you can actually relax a little?"

 

[PCOMSurgery]

I highly suggest not letting your grades dip too far in the last semester of college. It is not unheard of for an acceptance to be rescinded based on final grades. Also remember that any and all legal issues will follow your career as a physician and will need to be reported when applying for residency, fellowship, state medical licenses, malpractice insurance and practice privileges with a hospital.

 

[museic]

I highly suggest not letting your grades dip too far in the last semester of college. It is not unheard of for an acceptance to be rescinded based on final grades. Also remember that any and all legal issues will follow your career as a physician and will need to be reported when applying for residency, fellowship, state medical licenses, malpractice insurance and practice privileges with a hospital.

They are not dipping I was just curious.

 

[CopToEM]

I, too, find myself wondering this same thing. It's not that I'm rescinding myself to being a C student but rather I've just taken on a severe case of senioritis. I'm not burnt out - I'm just ready to move on.

My acceptance was contingent upon successful completion of my undergraduate degree and specified no other particulars. I know there are some schools who want written explanations of C grades. With that said, I've never made a C in my life and I can't see any reason to start now.

One thing that has changed drastically is how I study. Before, I studied the material but also focused on studying for the tests so I could maintain my GPA. As most of you realize these are two different things. With many professors at my undergrad you can study the material down to exactness and still flunk the test itself. I've found myself being more concerned with "studying for med school," as I like to call it. If I get a B as a result of mastering the material vs. studying old tests (or rumored tested material)... so be it.

I've got the remainder of Cell Bio and Biochem on my plate this semester. Immunology, Genetics, and Neurobiology on the plate next semester. I'm intentionally ramping up my load for med school and mastering the material in these courses - whatever grade falls, falls.

 

[FrkyBgStok]

Holy shiznit. Just got back my biblical archaeology grade (guided independent study). Assignment 1, 2, and 3- A-. Assignment 4 and 5- B+. Final exam- F. Course grade- C. That is an epic F.

Eh. It was only one credit.

 

[gkalra]

take a year off and travel the world 🙂

 

[museic]

considering I have C's on my transcript if a school asked for a written explanation for further C's I'd be very confused lol.

Although I have a pretty solid reason for the most recent C: Quantum Mechanics.

 

[jerry0503214]

It feels weird being happy with a C on a test. And devoting less time to studying.







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