How difficult is it to maintain a good GPA at Boston University?

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<p>As someone looking to pursue medical school after undergraduate college, I need to be able to maintain a very good GPA (ideally >3.7). I have heard that Boston University has grade deflation. I would consider myself of "average" to slightly above average natural born intelligence and extreme dedication towards school work. Do you think that a GPA of 3.7 is attainable? How good are the students that go there (i.e. is my competition in classes like bio and chem going to be ridiculously tough)?</p>

<p>The average GPA is 3.04, which could mean one of two things: 1) the students aren't exceptional, so due to grading curves, my GPA will be higher, or 2) the grading is so stiff that I may end up with a <3.0 GPA.</p>

<p>I'm so worried! I'm debating whether or not to go to a safety school just so that I can be sure that I'd get a higher GPA and class rank for med school. I know that it is awful, but I have to consider it!</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>I got into Boston and now I'm thinking the same thing..........</p>

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<p>bizurmp....</p>

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<p>BU is known for grade deflation. I'm sure you can get good grades if you try, but As may not be as common as they are at other schools.</p>

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<p>Bump again...</p>

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<p>For medical schools, both GPA & MCAT scores are very important. If you have a low MCAT score (say, 28) and GPA =3.7. This may not help you much to many med schools. On the other hand, if your MCAT=35, but your GPA is 3.00 with a couple of C in science courses, this may not help either. However, if your MCAT=32 with a GPA=3.8, you will get in some medical schools (assuming that your ECs and interviews are fine).</p>

<p>So, IMO, studying hard for your MCAT & going to a college where you can achieve a high GPA would most likely send you to a medical school.</p>

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<p>What is the other school you're considering? What attracted you to BU in the first place?</p>