Would it be worth it?

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WastedTime

WastedTime

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Would taking one class for a potential sGPA raise of 0.08 be worth $1700? I'm waiting to get verified for this cycle and am wondering if it would be worth it to take one class or just work? Obviously i would have to resubmit new transcripts and get updated app sent out around christmas time. How would adcom view either situation?
 
No, unless it's to go from a 2.92 to a 3.00.

But say, a 3.21 to a 3.29? Get serious.

Work and save some money.

WastedTime said:
Would taking one class for a potential sGPA raise of 0.08 be worth $1700? I'm waiting to get verified for this cycle and am wondering if it would be worth it to take one class or just work? Obviously i would have to resubmit new transcripts and get updated app sent out around christmas time. How would adcom view either situation?
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Goro said:
No, unless it's to go from a 2.92 to a 3.00.

But say, a 3.21 to a 3.29? Get serious.

Work and save some money.
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Would it be worth it to retake two classes this fall for a potential 0.18 sGPA increase or would any updates at that point have little to no value (3.42 --> 3.6 just incase you're wondering)
 
Goro said:
That would get you from the bottom edge of competitive to quite competitive. The median GPA for med school matriculants is 3.6.
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how big of a difference would it make if the schools received the academic update around late december/early january?
 
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