I failed my first semester as a biological sciences major. It’s a long story as to why, but it is not because I am academically incapable. I’m very passionate about a medical profession, and am a very hard worker, there was just extremely unfortunate circumstances. I am going back next semester to retake everything I took and am confident I will do well. However I feel no medical school is even going to consider me for an interview due to that horrible first semester. Also I have been in three car accidents, they will see that and assume I am reckless.
If I do really well these next four years and have a great resume and MCAT score, will I still get in? I’m looking at UMC.
It might be wise to major in something that has better job prospects (unless you really like biology) if the path to medical school is already a little foggy.
You really don’t need to worrying about your medical school chances at this point. You’d better focus on the immediate issues you actually have control over.
Sorry for the harsh tone above, and for your loss.
However, the main point still holds. You need to work out the problems that you have right in front of you, not worry about medical schools 4 years from now.
Get to counseling and get some help for your depression, first of all. Then, do what you need to do to get yourself back on track academically. You can’t do anything about what has already happened, you need to just move forward and focus on the things that you can do.