Hello. I'm a sophomore in college and it is my ABSOLUTE dream to become a doctor. I want to do nothing more with my life. You see, I study really hard, everyday, for everything in school. People think I'm one of the brightest students because they see all of the work I put in. In actuality, I'm not. I try and try and try again only to get mostly B's in school, a few C's and a few A's. I lie to everyone by telling them that I got A's in the class when I didn't because I am ashamed of my failures. It's really depressing to see people who don't attempt anyting at all get 3.5 GPAs, while I'm stuck at a mere 2.9. Honestly, is med school not for me? How can I become a good applicant with the possibilty of graduating with, lets say a 3.3? I really need help : (
2007-11-30 12:38:52 · 4 answers · asked by milky b 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Your issue isn't that you aren't intelligent enough--the difference between a B and an A is self-discipline. There's a disconnect between your statement that you study real hard and your grades. Some of the best wisdom I ever heard from an instructor was that it was impossible to memorize all that you will be tested on in medical school, so the best approach is to become familiar with it so that you will recognize it when it presents itself...and the key to doing that is repetition, repetition, repetition.
Continuing on your present course will doom you for medical school. You need to learn better study skills. Ask an advisor for a referral--most colleges have programs that will improve your skills--and they're free.
2007-12-01 07:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to find someone to help you learn how to study more productively--that may be a simple process or it may take more work, but in the long run it will pay off. This work (organic chemistry, anatomy, etc.) will only get harder. You seem bright enough to get the grades--perhaps your study skills are the problem. Even if you have to cut back to 12 credits a semester, you might be able to bring up your GPA. There are different levels of medical schools, as well--don't despair--you still have a chance!
2007-11-30 21:02:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anna P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly getting good grades is not just what medical school look at, but you need to be truthful with yourself and others who cares if your if you have a 2.9 gpa your still very smart and if you stop telling people other than what you are then you'll build a bad reputation with other people.
2007-11-30 20:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to take the MCAT to get into med school. Just hope that you do very well on it and you will be fine. Be prepared to spend months and lots of money on study books. You should get started on reviewing for it towards the end of your junior year.
2007-11-30 20:55:28 · answer #4 · answered by SMS 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋