ah thats a tough decision to make...i m not sure what i would do if i was in your position...you have a nice back ground and good grades to back you up...i think it would be worth applying and to see what happens. What term are you applying for?

Thanks Brainteazer,

If for some reason my score is around a 25-26...is there still hope for SGU?

Appreciate the advice!

even with a 24 you have a shot - remember that the there are grades above and below the average - there are people that have gotten in with 22's and great LOR's. admission is not solely based on your MCAT, they want to see a well rounded person that shows signs that they are dedicated to becoming a dr. They know MCAT's are not the only indicator medical success. Apply as early as possible and you will have a better chance.

I can't believe that would be a reason to reject someone. Doesn't make any sense.

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Hello all, I just found these forums and am glad I did! I've already learned a lot more about the school.

Anyway, my application for August of 2008 will be complete (2nd and 3rd LOR + Photo) on Monday or Tuesday...

Here are my stats:
3.213 overall
3.150 science

strong upward trend (screwed up in first year with general edu classes)

32 MCAT

2 good LORs
1 decent LOR (haven't read, just assuming since I didn't know the professor that well)

Lots of volunteer hours in 2 different clinics but not much research (one research job for about 5 months).

I'm really not sure if I'm going to get in for the August term and I heard that if I have to reapply for January, I'll end up a year behind...any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Apply asap, you should still be okay for august with those stats considering the avg stats for SGU. GPA is kinda low, but upward trend will def help.
Also apply to saba and ross while you are at it.

The 32 MCAT should get you an interview at SGU. Once there, you can impress the interviewer, and also explain your low GPA. You chances of getting in are more likely than not. Good luck.

This is interesting. I have heard that (an correct me if I am wrong), that the Jan class is less competitive in terms of quantity AND Quality. This is reasoning I was given. Because there is more people applying for the Aug class, they have a larger portion of applicants with higher stats and credentials to choose from then the Jan class. Also some people who get rejected from the Aug class end up getting acceptance to the Jan class. I am under the impression that there are Individuals with better stats in Jan class vs. Aug and vice versa but on a whole, as a collective, the Aug class has, on average, higher acceptance stats then the Jan class. Anybody have some insights, not that it really matters much.

They ask for 3 recomendation letters now? When I applied in November, they only asked for 2.