Hey everyone!
I am an upcoming college sophomore. My freshman year went horribly--academically. My first semester, I took 12 hours and dropped introductory chem. I ended up with a 3.2 and 9 completed hours. My second semester I took 16 hours, dropped introductory chem again, and ended up with a 2.5 and only 6 completed hours. I failed bio, and 2 elective classes. My current cumulative GPA is a 2.5. Throughout the year, I volunteered at the hospital and other places in my city, worked to support myself financially, did/published research, and became an officer in 2 clubs including my pre-med club. This summer I plan on taking (and receiving an A in) introductory bio and chem (part 1 and 2) from my local community college. I have identified that what caused me to fail my classes was my heavy work schedule which interfered with my academics as well as my involvement in extracurricular activities; I didn't have good time management. I plan on changing and working hard to earn consecutive 4.0s in the rest of my college career.
Do you think I still have a chance of getting into medical school?
From this point forward, what can I do to to increase my chances of getting into medical school?
Is a semester study abroad my junior year advisable given my current situation-if I go I will have to forfeit all leadership positions
Do summer enrichment programs look good on med school applications?
I really just honest advice/comments on my current situation and what to do going forward.
Thank you so much!
I am an upcoming college sophomore. My freshman year went horribly--academically. My first semester, I took 12 hours and dropped introductory chem. I ended up with a 3.2 and 9 completed hours. My second semester I took 16 hours, dropped introductory chem again, and ended up with a 2.5 and only 6 completed hours. I failed bio, and 2 elective classes. My current cumulative GPA is a 2.5. Throughout the year, I volunteered at the hospital and other places in my city, worked to support myself financially, did/published research, and became an officer in 2 clubs including my pre-med club. This summer I plan on taking (and receiving an A in) introductory bio and chem (part 1 and 2) from my local community college. I have identified that what caused me to fail my classes was my heavy work schedule which interfered with my academics as well as my involvement in extracurricular activities; I didn't have good time management. I plan on changing and working hard to earn consecutive 4.0s in the rest of my college career.
Do you think I still have a chance of getting into medical school?
From this point forward, what can I do to to increase my chances of getting into medical school?
Is a semester study abroad my junior year advisable given my current situation-if I go I will have to forfeit all leadership positions
Do summer enrichment programs look good on med school applications?
I really just honest advice/comments on my current situation and what to do going forward.
Thank you so much!