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Hello everyone,
First post ever (woohoo). Im kind of in a bit of a bad academic situation. Ill give you my background:
I graduated spring 2012 with a major in Economics. My cumulative gpa is 3.009, my science gpa is 2.868, and my upper-division cgpa is 3.02. I made several poor mistakes with my study habits and how I handled the 3 jobs I worked. I was also having a lot of family and personal problems, but everyone has those and it is a very poor excuse for poor grades. I have learned from my mistakes and have moved on. The biggest blow to my GPA was a poor analytical chemistry grade which I received a D- in.
I would appreciate some advice as to what I should do at this point. I have recently been accepted into an engineering masters program at a large state school (the find a different career path option). I am also applying to SMPs and post-baccs. These programs are for Fall 2013. I am also retaking several science courses to increase my science gpa (courses I received less than a B- in) at my local community college this summer. I have not taken the MCAT. I have okay extracurricular activities and pretty good letters of recommendation. My personal statement is compelling. I have no research publications yet. My application has the potential of being decent but my low gpas and lack of MCAT are holding me back.
Should I just abandon the M.D. route and go D.O. ? I understand Osteopathic schools have a policy of grade forgiveness. Are Osteopathic schools even within reach for me? I heard that SMPs are sort of pointless and expensive for D.O. schools. Is medical school still a viable dream/goal for me or should I take my pre-health adviser's advice and do the engineering program? Thanks all! I really appreciate it!!!
First post ever (woohoo). Im kind of in a bit of a bad academic situation. Ill give you my background:
I graduated spring 2012 with a major in Economics. My cumulative gpa is 3.009, my science gpa is 2.868, and my upper-division cgpa is 3.02. I made several poor mistakes with my study habits and how I handled the 3 jobs I worked. I was also having a lot of family and personal problems, but everyone has those and it is a very poor excuse for poor grades. I have learned from my mistakes and have moved on. The biggest blow to my GPA was a poor analytical chemistry grade which I received a D- in.
I would appreciate some advice as to what I should do at this point. I have recently been accepted into an engineering masters program at a large state school (the find a different career path option). I am also applying to SMPs and post-baccs. These programs are for Fall 2013. I am also retaking several science courses to increase my science gpa (courses I received less than a B- in) at my local community college this summer. I have not taken the MCAT. I have okay extracurricular activities and pretty good letters of recommendation. My personal statement is compelling. I have no research publications yet. My application has the potential of being decent but my low gpas and lack of MCAT are holding me back.
Should I just abandon the M.D. route and go D.O. ? I understand Osteopathic schools have a policy of grade forgiveness. Are Osteopathic schools even within reach for me? I heard that SMPs are sort of pointless and expensive for D.O. schools. Is medical school still a viable dream/goal for me or should I take my pre-health adviser's advice and do the engineering program? Thanks all! I really appreciate it!!!
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