Hey guys, fairly new to the board but have been browsing for quite some time and have come to appreciate most of the feedback ive seen here.I am currently in need of a reality check and would really appreciate honest feedback for my situation.
I started school in 2009 at an average university because i wasnt sure what i wanted to do. I ended up doing very poorly in most of my classes with my gpa fluctuating from a 2.4-2.8, as i was only attending school for the loans primarily, received about 50 total college credits from this institution, ended up dropping all my classes and currently owe a decent amount of money to the school.
Since then i have started two successful companies that allow me to live a comfortable lifestyle, but am not in the field that i want to be in. I ended up spending quite a bit of time with a psychiatrist ( he allowed me to shadow him ) and have decided that being a psychiatrist and working in a similar environment would be something that would truly bring me enjoyment.
I know that the odds are already against me due to the fact that i did not take college seriously the first time around. What i would like to know is : Is it possible for me to go to a community college, make perfect grades, then transfer to a state university or similar university and eventually apply to med school with a reasonable chance to attend?
Is a high MCAT, EC’s, and upward trend after 3 years off enough to give me a reasonable chance to attend medical school?
Does anyone have any advice for my current situation? Is going to a community college to “reset” GPA and show upward trend pointless since they will still see previous course work at the first college?
Is the chance of me actually being accepted so low that i should just stay focused with my companies or find a different major of study?
Really appreciate any feedback/help.