I dont know what to do, I'm a senior and about to graduate. My gpa is not that high but I want to go to grad school or med-school any suggestions besides the obvious studying? How do I go about everything? I'm lost.
2006-11-17 07:37:56 · 7 answers · asked by summer6_85 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
My grades aren't so good because the classes I'm taking are hard. I'm a Molecular Cell and Development major. I also am not really involved with school/outside functions.
2006-11-17 07:56:53 · update #1
Grad school admission is going to be based alot on your GRE, so study(i know you said not to say that) hard for the GRE, and also go ahead and start talking to professors that you might want to get your grad degree under and they can probably help you get in and get funding for your studies. Most importantly, I advise you to definatly go to grad school. I just graduated in May and went into the working world, I really wish I'd done grad school now, I don't feel very prepared for my job and it's getting to the point that a Bachelors is nothing you must have a masters to get a job/promotion.
2006-11-17 07:42:47 · answer #1 · answered by auequine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a pretty good feeling once you step foot into the real world of careers you may take another hard look at grad school.
Obviously grad school isn't a severe interest in your heart of hearts right now, otherwise you would have been more prepared at this point correct?
Listen to your gut...maybe try the outside world for awhile get a nice feel for it and then make a decision concerning grad school.
This is simply an opinion based on your input...
2006-11-17 16:31:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you're not sure what graduate degree to get, I do suggest you spend a couple of years working. Give yourself time to figure out what you may want to do, and then start looking into grad school.
In my own case, I'd graduated from uni thinking I wanted to go to grad school at get my MFA in sculpture. But I wasn't sure, so I worked for a couple of years. Surprise surprise - I ended up getting my Masters in Business, of all things. Business! I'd have NEVER thought I'd do that, and love it, but there you go.
However, if you're sure you want to be a doctor, there are post-graduate programs you can take to up your grades and prepare you for med school. But only do this if you're sure. If you're not sure, again, take a bit of time first.
You don't need to decide this tomorrow. But tomorrow, you can make an appointment with the pre-med advisor at your current university. Talk to them about what it takes to get into med school. See what they suggest for you.
And you may surprise yourself. A lot of people think they want to become doctors, when what they really want to do is work in medicine. You don't need to become an MD to have a great career in medicine or something related. There are a lot of options open to you now. Take your time and explore a bit before you commit.
2006-11-17 15:50:13 · answer #3 · answered by RoaringMice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start looking into different programs and their requirements. You can work on your grades, though bringing them up now may not help. Some schools may have specific programs that will work for you; if you have participated in extra curricular activities that's a big plus. Good luck.
2006-11-17 15:42:01 · answer #4 · answered by Adriana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't apply for graduation. Stay in school an extra year and take more (easy) classes to boost your GPA.
2006-11-17 16:45:13 · answer #5 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are your grades low? if it is because you are not that interested in school, then don't take on more school. do what interests you. you will be more succesful at it in the end.
2006-11-17 15:47:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ouch
2006-11-17 16:54:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋