<p>Hi, i am trying to get into a bs/md program and I was wondering if a messup in freshman year screwed my chances.</p>
<p>Freshman year GPA:
weighted: 3.5
unweighted: 3.3</p>
<p>Sophomore Year
weighted: 4.5
unweighted: 4</p>
<p>Junior Year
weighted: 4.6
unweighted: 4</p>
<p>Im still in senior year and this is my goal:
Senior
weighted: 4.5
unweighted: 4</p>
<p>cumulative
weighted: 4.2
unweighted: 3.8</p>
<p>SAT 2250
ACT 29</p>
<p>I worked so hard to get those high GPA's for the rest of my school year because I was so worried about messing up in freshman year. Ive done a lot of volunteering and took 8 APs and 4 Honors all through my highschool career. Ive even shadowed some doctors, and joined and was the leader of some very prestigious clubs. But i really dont want my chances to be ruined. Please sugar coat things, as i am stressed to the max. Does my GPA ruin my chance? Please be nice as I cannot take anymore criticism. Have i ruined my life for bs/md programs, or even the traditional way? Any help would be gladly appreciated! Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>definitely havent ruined your chance for med school down the line…those bs/md programs are very very selective…often requiring act scores of 34 plus. but those programs are just one path the med school…you shouldnt think not getting into one is the end of the world. if you dont, just pick your college based on best fit for you, finances etc, do well, keep your gpa high, score well on the mcat, involve yourself in the traditional ec/s shadowing, volunteering, research etc, but make sure they are something you enjoy too.</p>
<p>While BS/MD programs are very selective, any program worth its salt should take more into account than “just” your GPA and ACT score. It sounds like you have had a variety of meaningful experiences in many other areas, and I’m sure that will come through on your application, essays, and interviews. At this point, if I were in your shoes, I’d definitely apply for BS/MD programs–you have nothing to lose by doing so!</p>
<p>Like IWBB said, literally nothing (besides felonies) from HS will matter for med school down the road. However, the personal characteristics you mentioned–being motivated to get higher grades, taking on leadership roles in extracurriculars, identifying docs to shadow, prioritizing volunteer work, etc–will surely help you become a great college student, responsible young adult, and competitive med school applicant assuming you maintain them.</p>
<p>I think you have little to worry about, and I would encourage you to continue applying for BS/MD programs! Good luck :)</p>