How should I start preparing for a Post-Bacc?

[wubtella]

I am currently studying architecture and will graduate in a year and half. I will likely finish with a 3.5 GPA and I have only taken a few science classes (Biology, Physics, and Chem 1).

I have decided I want to pursue medicine and that a post-bacc after I graduate is my best option. I would prefer to go to programs like Goucher, JHU, Bryn Mawr, etc. These programs usually require that you have less than half of medical school prereqs so I figured I'd wait until post-bacc to take any extra classes. What should my approach be now? Should I get some volunteering/clinical hours?

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Why are you targeting those programs?
You can begin by building your ECs now instead of rushing them later. Gather your preferred volunteer hours (clinical or non-clinical) as well as some clinical and/ or shadowing.
GPA is a tad on the low end but you can get it into shape with a decent pre-req performance.

 

[wubtella]

Why are you targeting those programs?
You can begin by building your ECs now instead of rushing them later. Gather your preferred volunteer hours (clinical or non-clinical) as well as some clinical and/ or shadowing.
GPA is a tad on the low end but you can get it into shape with a decent pre-req performance.

I'm targeting those programs because nearly all of the grads of their programs go onto medical school. If I'm going to be spending that time and money, I want it to be worth it. Thanks for the advice by the way!