What are my chances?

[meeno]

I am studying anthropology at York University but originally when i started the degree i wasn't aware that medical school considered bachelor of art degrees for admissions.

 

long story- in high school i applied to all far away schools and no safety so i didn't get into a bsc program. only a BA.

 

My last year, my third year at York- my GPA didn't do well. How would medical school look at a candidate who has had 2 great years and then a plummet bad school year then again (hopefully) 2 more great years? i overestimated my ability to learn a new language.

 

should i be looking to do a 2 year BSC in addition to my BA to show that i am capable of consistent hard work? (4 years) or is there still hope?

 

this is an unusual question i am aware. thanks in advance for replies.

[docmm]

To be eligible for most Ontario schools just make sure you have 2-3 years in a row of consistent 3.8+, meet prereqs, have a solid MCAT (with a solid Verbal), a decent resume, and you should be fine.

 

I know that this is a very general answer but...it's what it comes down to.

[Jay_135]

Whether you are working on a BA or a BSc is irrelevant to most, if not all, medical schools in Canada. In the end they just want to see a solid GPA the result of hard work, regardless of your course of study. Whether or not you want to switch from a BA to a BSc is entirely up to you and something you should bring up and discuss with an advisor at your university.

 

Having a bad GPA year later on in your studies is not ideal and it can potentially hinder your chances as admissions committees may raise some flags with that. However, if you bounce back in the next 2 years and maintain a solid GPA, it can significantly help your chances by showing admissions that maybe you just had a tough year and that by improving you were able to get yourself back on track.

 

In the end, just make sure you continue to work hard in your program. Take the science pre-requisites and that is all that you need in terms of having a science background for applying. As states above, focus on building a solid resume and performing really well on the MCAT as it can help take some of the weight off of a not so stellar GPA.

 

Work hard, and never give up.

[OttawaURookie]

Medical schools want well-rounded individuals, not science students. There is a reason why there are multiple requirements to gain entry into medical school. A three or four year degree is one requirement. Obviously a great GPA. Having pre-req courses is another for most schools. Doing the MCAT is another. Having good EC's. Nailing an interview.

 

 

It will be very evident rather through pre-req's or mcat if you were poor in the sciences.