Hello guys, I've been lurking around recently but I needed to get honest feedback from you guys on my situation.
So I am a 5th-year senior studying Biochemistry. cGPA is low (3.29) but sGPA is ok(3.68).
I'm in a sticky situation. I started college funding my own tuition due to no financial aid due to my immigration status (DACA) but failing classes. I worked 50+ hours to pay tuition but managed classes very poorly. My GPA was a 1.5 in Exercise Science (yikes!). I was involved in an accident that I barely survived from and gave me a new outlook and motivation, so I took it upon myself to go for it.
I switched majors and changed my habits. Started shadowing and volunteering and help head my Uni's pre-med club. I have 2 years Research experience as well. I have one more semester left at my Uni
I don't think I have a shot in hell getting accepted because of my early failures in college and my immigration status (DACA). I know the cards are very heavily stacked against me but I'm not willing to give up yet. Currently looking into SMP's and Post-bacc's. I am super worried that my F's that I have retaken will heavily drag my AMCAS GPA down. What should I do to make myself more competitive? Oh and Its ok to be honest and tell me I'm completely ****ed, I've had it told to me many times but I would appreciate a very honest approach on my situation.
So I am a 5th-year senior studying Biochemistry. cGPA is low (3.29) but sGPA is ok(3.68).
I'm in a sticky situation. I started college funding my own tuition due to no financial aid due to my immigration status (DACA) but failing classes. I worked 50+ hours to pay tuition but managed classes very poorly. My GPA was a 1.5 in Exercise Science (yikes!). I was involved in an accident that I barely survived from and gave me a new outlook and motivation, so I took it upon myself to go for it.
I switched majors and changed my habits. Started shadowing and volunteering and help head my Uni's pre-med club. I have 2 years Research experience as well. I have one more semester left at my Uni
I don't think I have a shot in hell getting accepted because of my early failures in college and my immigration status (DACA). I know the cards are very heavily stacked against me but I'm not willing to give up yet. Currently looking into SMP's and Post-bacc's. I am super worried that my F's that I have retaken will heavily drag my AMCAS GPA down. What should I do to make myself more competitive? Oh and Its ok to be honest and tell me I'm completely ****ed, I've had it told to me many times but I would appreciate a very honest approach on my situation.