<p>I have taken a look at the list of the requirements, and a lot of these classes would be new. What exactly are my options for going back to get the necessary classes?</p>
<p>I've been out of college for almost a year and got a degree in Econ and Biz. </p>
<p>Is it possible to do some at CC then transfer to a school again. I would really appreciate any help of this matter. Also I'm almost 24.</p>
<p>i would suggest a post BA program in premed. You would be able to take the necessary classes but would not be a full time student. Also I think the program is two years or less.</p>
<p>search on ‘Post-Bac’ progams. Many colleges have them specifically for people in your situation. For example, Brwyn Mawr has one of the best – and most selective.</p>
<p>Would it be wiser to do something, “traditional” post-bac where you select your own classes. I don’t have good GPA at undergraduate, so getting into a selective PostBac is very slim. Do some postbac have you apply or can you just enroll?</p>
<p>Is there the same requirements when you go to a state school too? Do I have to reapply for admissions or can I just enroll?</p>
<p>Med school admissions look at your overall GPA and your science/math GPA separately. If your undergrad GPA isn’t very good it’s going to be a significant hurdle for you to overcome.</p>
<p>yes nate, many/most state Unis will accept you as a Special Student (or whatever they call it), enabling you to take a course or two at at time. Even some highly selective colleges have such programs, or colleges targeted towards adults (“non-traditional” students). (Note, you may have to pay a higher fee.)</p>
<p>But the only courses that you need are science-related, assuming you took a year of English and a year of math for Econ. Thus, you need Frosh Chem, Organic Chem, Bio, and Physics. Yes, all of these courses are really Frosh-Soph level courses. But, do not go the cc route. To make your case for med school, you will need (nearly?) all A’s in the science classes at a Uni.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>Thanks guys. Really helpful. </p>
<p>Does having a biz/econ degree make my application for med school make me look more rounded?</p>
<p>Also when should you start doing research and how tough is it to get in?</p>
<p>So if my total undergraduate GPA isn’t good, but my science/math GPA is great. I will still have a significant disadvantage?</p>
<p>Depends how low your overall ugrad GPA is.</p>
<p>The “low GPA” threads on SDN usually suggest that students with an overall 3.0-3.4 look into SMPs (expensive, last resort) and that students <3.0 keep taking post-bacc classes until they break into the 3s. Acing your post-bacc classes is obviously in your favor but yes, you will still be at a disadvantage due to a low overall ugrad GPA. You could make up for a 3.0-3.4 with a great post-bacc GPA, stellar MCAT, and awesome everything else. Under a 3.0 you’ve got a long, long road.</p>
<p>What is a SMPs? But they won’t look at the low GPA in a unrelated major lessor?</p>
<p>SMPs are year-long “special master’s programs” which are designed for people who have low GPAs (low 3.0s) but are otherwise very qualified applicants. You need to have filled all the pre-reqs and taken the MCAT to get in. They cost around $50,000, and you’re taking med school classes, so you’re getting your ass kicked. Students who de very well (As) have about 80% acceptance rates into medical school. Georgetown’s is supposed to be the best but it’s pricey and not easy to get into. They’re also risky–if you don’t do well, your chances of med school are dunzo.</p>
<p>Sure, if you ace your post-bacc science courses, it proves to admissions that your poor undergrad grades are old news, but unfortunately it’s not going to excuse a low ugrad GPA… you still will be at a disadvantage, and will need exceptional everything to help make up for your GPA. </p>
<p>I did a lot of research on this before I managed to pull up a semi-low GPA but I’m definitely not an expert… I’d recommend looking through mdapps or browsing the post-bacc forum on SDN, where there are a lot of posters who can help you figure out the steps you’ll need to take to be a competitive applicant.</p>