what are my chances

[ayanh]

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Hi,
I was just wondering if someone could estimate my chances of medical school are. I'm a senior majoring in philosophy and I have a 2.5 GPA. I was thinking of stayimg an extra year and retaking all the classes I've failed. I would also try my best to ace the MCAT. It has always been my dream to be a doctor. What should I do?
Thanks

[jameslynton]

Most likely if you do well in your retakes & MCAT - you have a chance at some of the lessor island medical schools. Keep working.

[stateofequilibrium]

have you done your pre-reqs?

[Compassion MD]

Caribbeans.... no problem....

US... problem... unless you do master program like in biomedical sciences (with good GPA and MCAT)

[stateofequilibrium]

Originally Posted by Compassion MD

Caribbeans.... no problem....

US... problem... unless you do master program like in biomedical sciences (with good GPA and MCAT)

Let me rephrase that: Caribbean? No problem if you're not picky at all about which one.

US: You'd better get a 4.0 in some advanced science degree with numerous publications, fabulous LORs, know people on the admission committee, etc.

[Compassion MD]

Originally Posted by stateofequilibrium

Let me rephrase that: Caribbean? No problem if you're not picky at all about which one.

US: You'd better get a 4.0 in some advanced science degree with numerous publications, fabulous LORs, know people on the admission committee, etc.

Well said... hahahaha

[FOID]

study hard for your mcat. get a 30+ and try to raise that GPA

[ayanh]

Thanks! What if I apply for the six year programs at the Eastern/Central European Schools? Are my chances there any different than Caribbean?

[Compassion MD]

I don't know anything about European schools but I recommend that you stick with Caribbeans.... My main reason is becuase clinical rotation will be in US and you need that time to make connections, LOR, etc.

[stateofequilibrium]

Originally Posted by ayanh

Thanks! What if I apply for the six year programs at the Eastern/Central European Schools? Are my chances there any different than Caribbean?

Depends on what you want really. At this stage I would do everything I could to at least get a seat at one of the Big 3 Caribbean schools (Ross, AUC, SGU), or Saba. Meander over to the Residency forum section here on ValueMD and read the ongoing discussions on Match trends and you'll realize why.