DoctorFootLizard Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Like, realistically? Or should you let yourself get Bs/Cs in certain courses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGrisham Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Ok gnatcatcher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pakoon Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 "Is it worth getting?" LMAO, A 4.0 Is kinda difficult to get, it's not a matter of is it worth getting, it's a matter of if you can. It's not like you accidentally study an extra hour one day and end up with a 4.0. on the grand scheme of things you should aim as high as possible and work with what you end up with. A someone who has studied the OMSAS scale extensively I have come to the conclusion that it rewards consistency over high one shot grades. So to answer your question. Yes it's worth it. A few bad scores converted into an OMSAS average can really mess you up even if it looks like you have a really high average in percentage DoctorFootLizard and alrightythen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheeler Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 No Matty66, Vivieeeeeee, gnatcatcher and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_jacob_45 Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Its definitely not good to get any Bc or Cs and I would avoid them as much as possible. Essentially, it's better to aim for consistently 80+ than to have most grades in the 90s with a few Bs and Cs in there. Of course, this also depends on how your university converts to the OMSAS scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridian Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 First - Understand how GPA works. You really don't want any B's or C's. Do aim for a +3.9 GPA to keep all schools open. Vivieeeeeee and alrightythen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMislove Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 https://giphy.com/gifs/ACcXRXwUqJ6Ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorFootLizard Posted August 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Thanks for the answer, guys. I guess I worded it weirdly, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivieeeeeee Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Fortissimo502 and DoctorFootLizard 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivieeeeeee Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Seriously speaking though, I know OP probably meant "how much effort is enough for 4.0" Clearly you don't want to no-life study and have no EC's because that 4.0 ain't gonna save your med app in September buuuuuuuuut you do want to prioritize your studies - I think the 3.9 suggestion above is very accurate. That is a competitive mark and the law of diminishing returns starts kicking in - so I guess the answer you're looking for is "aim for 3.9, and start allotting the rest of your time on EC's/staying sane"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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