Would it be worth it?

[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?

 

[Goro]

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.

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?

 

[WastedTime]

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.

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]

That would get you from the bottom edge of competitive to quite competitive. The median GPA for med school matriculants is 3.6.

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)

 

[WastedTime]

That would get you from the bottom edge of competitive to quite competitive. The median GPA for med school matriculants is 3.6.

how big of a difference would it make if the schools received the academic update around late december/early january?

 

[Goro]

It would still be significant, at least at my school.

how big of a difference would it make if the schools received the academic update around late december/early january?