<p>Finals are in two weeks, then I will complete my first semester as a microbiology major. This was my initial major and it follows the requirements of a pre-med closely. I may only end up with a 3.0 this semester and I feel as though I have already hacked off my chances into getting into medical school. After much thought and consideration, the career of pathology was introduced to me and I am willing to work as hard as I can to reach this goal. As of now, I do not have a Medical School in mind, but I have started searching already. If there are any literature that could provide a path of what I need to do, the effort would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>No need to give up after your first semester. This forum has a lot of good reading…take a look at the first few “IMPORTANT” threads. They should answer most of the questions you have.</p>
<p>Like the other user, I may also have a c on my transcript possibly in Psychology. A high B, which I may bring up if I ace my final. A B+ in English. Generally A’s and B’s with the possibly C. Like I stated, I wasn’t sure where I really wanted to go or do and I feel as though I’ve already lost the war.</p>
<p>Nope, you haven’t lost the war yet, just an early battle. If you kill next semester you’ll be fine. Just know that the average matriculant (accepted student) has a 3.66 GPA and that that number basically rises every year. You’ve shot yourself in the foot for sure but it doesn’t mean you’re dead and gone yet. You just need to get up, walk it off quickly, and run from now on. A 3.0 to start isn’t the worst that could happen but it’s certainly not a good place to start either. Good luck!</p>
<p>For perspective, if you average an A- for the next 7 semesters, you’d end up somewhere around a 3.6. Good GPA, and not impossible–premeds get a lot of As. If you are medical school material, you will do it, and be no worse for the ware–a 3.0 for one semester is hardly the end. A 3.0 for a few semesters, however, would be.</p>
<p>Long story short, it’s too soon to worry. If you repeat next semester, it might be time to consider other options. And that wouldn’t even necessarily be a bad thing. You might not be on the right path. Don’t go into this thinking medical school or bust–there ARE other options, and believe it or not those other options could be better for you in every way.</p>