What are my chances? (realistically)

[dew024]

I just graduated with a coms degree. I hated it through and through and did not take it seriously, which led me to a series of failed classes and an overall GPA of a measly 2.6. (I took one biology class in the mix).

If I got a second bachelor's degree in Biomed with a 3.7 + GPA would I still be able to get into med school?

Is there a chance that I could just not report my first degree to them? I’m going to a different college.

What are my options here? Am I just screwed?

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[LizzyM]

You absolutely must report every post-secondary school attended. Not to do so is fraud and will get you tossed out.

You are not screwed. There are ways to reinvent yourself. See: Goro's advice for pre-meds who need reinvention (updated for 2021)

 

[gyngyn]

Is there a chance that I could just not report my first degree to them? I’m going to a different college.

Shall I tell you every case in which this resulted in a rescindment of acceptance?
Some of them precede the internet...

 

[dew024]

Shall I tell you every case in which this resulted in a rescindment of acceptance?
Some of them precede the internet...

noted!

 

[systematicX]

I just graduated with a coms degree. I hated it through and through and did not take it seriously, which led me to a series of failed classes and an overall GPA of a measly 2.6. (I took one biology class in the mix).

If I got a second bachelor's degree in Biomed with a 3.7 + GPA would I still be able to get into med school?

Is there a chance that I could just not report my first degree to them? I’m going to a different college.

What are my options here? Am I just screwed?

I am learning the process of everything myself currently so I may not have any concrete advice but I do want to say “where there is a will there is a way”. The traditional path to medicine doesn’t always work for everyone but there are many other paths you can take. So don’t give up and find your way.

 

[chilly_md]

If you did not take science courses outside the one bio class you mentioned (math counts too), it will be easier to show a strong science GPA if you do well going forward.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

It might help to shadow and work in a health care environment before throwing yourself into a second bachelor's degree or a postbac. Community service off-campus and away from the clinic setting also helps.

 

[LindaAccepted]

I just graduated with a coms degree. I hated it through and through and did not take it seriously, which led me to a series of failed classes and an overall GPA of a measly 2.6. (I took one biology class in the mix).

If I got a second bachelor's degree in Biomed with a 3.7 + GPA would I still be able to get into med school?

Is there a chance that I could just not report my first degree to them? I’m going to a different college.

What are my options here? Am I just screwed?

Do not fail to report any of your earlier classes whether you did poorly or well.

Yes, you can still show seriousness and ability and get into medical school. It will take time, hard work, and commitment, but it can be done.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Also read

GPA Repair and Management for Pre-Health Applicants - SDN

The Student Doctor Network provides free tools, resources, and advising services to help students become health professionals.

www.studentdoctor.net

 

[Goro]

I just graduated with a coms degree. I hated it through and through and did not take it seriously, which led me to a series of failed classes and an overall GPA of a measly 2.6. (I took one biology class in the mix).

If I got a second bachelor's degree in Biomed with a 3.7 + GPA would I still be able to get into med school?

Is there a chance that I could just not report my first degree to them? I’m going to a different college.

What are my options here? Am I just screwed?

Read my post on reinvention for pre-meds