Raads Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 I was looking through some threads today and I realised I may have miscalculated my GPA. My cGPA is 80%, so I automatically assumed I would have a 3.7 according OMSAS. However, after accurately calculating my GPA, it turns out I have a 3.40. I'm super bummed out considering I sent in my applications for this cycle already, and dropped $1000 on apps and MCAT combined (since I'll have to retake my MCAT). I'm so upset because I really slacked off last year, and I pretty much have no chance of bringing my GPA up higher than a 3.6 by the time the next application cycle comes around. My MCAT scores weren't good either, but I thought that I would have a (very) slim chance at Mac with a 127 in Cars and what I thought to be a 3.7 GPA. But at this point I know my application is not competitive whatsoever. Do you guys think I have any chance of getting in next year, or should I look into other post grad options (since next year will be my 4th and final year of UG)? ECs/Awards: 2 NSERC USRAs Research project (publication by May) Exec position for school's chapter of CCGHR Exec position for local non-profit Mentor for autism awareness center Golden Key Member Lab assistant for 3 years Volunteer position at Mt. Sinai (only been doing that for a couple months now) I know I don't have a lot going for me but I could really use some tips/advice. Sorry for the long post, I'm just wondering if I'll have a shot at this or if I should just give up EDIT: for reference, my GPA for first year was 3.78 and second year was 3.02. I'm beyond upset because I know some universities take the last two years, so if this happened first year I wouldn't be _as_ upset. But by the next cycle, I'll have 3 years of marks, but even if the school takes the last two years, my GPA will still be trash. I'm not really sure what to do at this point, and I really want to know if realistically I can get into med school by the time I graduate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridian Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 You have recognized how important undergrad GPA is. Complete your 3rd and 4th year with high GPA and re-write the MCAT and see where you are. That can open up a few Ontario schools that use weighting (UWO, Queens, U of T). Potentially a fifth year in undergrad if you need the further GPA boost. Grad School does not really help that much with Medicine. It still comes back to your undergrad GPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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