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he had to spend a good deal of his time taking core biology classes when he would have normally prepared for MCATs
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I think you may be over-estimating the time students spend preparing for the MCAT. My son spent zero time preparing for the MCAT. I know that’s not typical, but I think a more typical student spends some of his summer doing some practice tests.
Why were his grades so modest?
Usually, when undergrad GPA is low, then time is the best solution. The more time that is put between undergrad and applying, the better.
Ophthalmology is a competitive residency. What will your son do if he can’t do that specialty?
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Ultimately, I am not sure if performing well in Post Bacc program and MCATs would outweigh a 3.2 GPA in undergrad.
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Well, it may be his only path to his desired goal.
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just received acceptance into U of Penn and UC Berkley Post Bacc Programs.
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How much does the UPenn program cost? How much does the UC Berkeley program cost? Does he have to borrow to pay for that?
What classes are in a postbacc that weren’t already taken as a bio major??? I thought those were for students who didn’t take the premed prereqs.
Maybe he just needs to do grade-repair at a local school and apply to DO schools.