I graduate in bio. but my gpa is 2.85 what do i need to do to get into med school retake class or grad school?

Question

I had a 2.85 when I graduated in biology and minor in chemistry but that is not very competative when it comes to getting into medical school so what would you suggest I do go an retake courses or do I try to get into grade school and do good in it an then apply to medical school.

Answer 1

Many people who can't get into the med school of their choice get a master's degree in some science field like biology or chemistry. I would consider that, and do VERY well in the classes. You can take 1 or 2 of your old classes as electives I think.

Answer 2

I would say both. Any science class in which you got lower than a B, I would take over. You can take classes as a post-baccalaureate. That would show improvement to the admissions committee as well as your character. With your gpa, I would consider doing a master's or something. As long as you show improvement and dedication, you should be fine. A mcat score in the 30s would help a lot, too. I think the average gpa is like 3.5 and mcat is in the high 20s for most med schools. Go to emcat.com and sign up to talk to other pre-med students...they can guide you too.

Answer 3

Go to graduate school. Don't retake classes that you don't have passed. IF you passed the cleasses it usually means you know the material, but you just have get your test-taking ability up. If you go for an MS it will be a lot more difficult, more serious, and less forgiving (I believe you cannot drop below a 3.0 average). However when you put this into your med school application you're going to look a lot more serious in fornt of the admissions committee. Just put yourself in the place of the admissions officer.

Answer 4

You're probably going to have difficulty getting into a quality grad program with a GPA below 3.0, so you might as well start by retaking the classes. Whether or not you then think you need a grad degree as well depends on where you'd be applying to med school, the competitiveness of your undergrad program, and your other application factors (MCATs, extracurriculars, etc.).