I took three classes my first semester. I ended up getting a B+ in astro C10 and math 1A while p/np-ing the third. This semester I’m taking bio 1B, physics 8A, and math 1B. I’m scared I’ll end up getting a C in physics while getting B’s in my other two classes. Is my GPA still salvageable to be considered my med schools, and if so how difficult would it be to do so?
Based on your trend of GPA, you need to seriously consider a Plan B or C, especially those are from Cal.
Med schools calculate GPAs primarily in two important ways. One, a cumulative GPA (cGPA) is calculated by year (and total). Second, a science GPA (sGPA) for all bio, chem, physics and math courses (BCPM) is calculated by year (and total). Med schools seem to give more weight to sGPAs. Based on your post I calculate your cGPA at end of year will be 2.92 and your sGPA will be 2.83. GPAs around 3.7 are typically seen as being competitive for MD school (3.5 for DO schools). So good news is med schools seem to like upward trends. Bad news, you’re in a pretty deep hole. If you want, go to link below and put in future possible course scenarios and see for yourself what kind of mountain you need to climb to get your GPAs to competitive levels. Don’t’ forget that while focusing on raising your GPAs, you somehow have to fit in med related ECs, have a college life, etc. Good luck.
https://gpacalculator.net/college-gpa-calculator/
@Jugulator20 Did not give you an more accurate GPA calculator for premed
If you want a more accurate comment of your standing, please fill out the following spreadsheet for AMCAS gpa calculation:
http://honors.usf.edu/Documents/AMCASGPA_Calculator.xls
You need to include ALL your college level courses, including those you took in HS.
Please let us know the results about your SGpa and CGpa