Non Trad - Next Steps and Being Efficient

[NonTradUsnme]

Hello SDNers,

I am making the shift from finance to medicine. I graduated with a 2.95 cGPA, little to no science classes taken, and 132 credits earned. I performed poorly in my freshman year, but was on the Executive Dean's List by the time I graduated.

I wanted to do a formal post-bacc but was rejected due to my GPA being below the cutoff. I have since joined a CC as a non degree-seeking student to take Phy-1, Gen chem-1, Gen Bio-1 as I had read that that was a viable path. After these 12 credits my GPA will be above 3.0, and I would like to transfer to a 4-year uni (NJ) to complete my coursework as I know that 4 year college courses > CC courses.

My question is this: should I reapply to formal post bacc programs? Should I continue with my "DIY" path? If I do reapply, which programs have you had success with and would recommend? What are your thoughts on the HEC program?

P.S. Affordability is not a concern, but still something to consider. I would also like to complete this "pre med" phase as efficiently as possible to not be too far behind my peers.

Thanks,

NTU

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[chilly_md]

You can do the DIY route and take the rest of your pre-reqs and upper division courses such as genetics and immunology at a NJ state university. See Goro’s guide for more information about reinvention:

Goro's advice for pre-meds who need reinvention (updated for 2021)

EDIT: Post in WAMC forum for recommended school lists. This thread isn't for that. So you want to be a doctor, but your GPA is terrible. Is that the end? Rule #1: Take a deep breath, and stop fussing. The sky is not falling. But you are going to need to reinvent yourself. This will take...

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