Anyone with low gpa...gre/mcat scores that got accepted? If so, how low?
I want to know if I have a chance of getting in if I apply. Any help would be appreciated
Re: Low Stats
Posted by HookEm84 on July 23, 2013, 11:42 am, in reply to "Low Stats"
I applied 2 years ago with a 2.81 GPA and was accepted to both Emory and Nova. 25 year old caucasian male, 1320 GRE, and no health care experience. You never know until you apply.
Re: Low Stats
Posted by AAgirl on July 24, 2013, 4:30 pm, in reply to "Re: Low Stats"
so, where did you go and how are you liking it?
Re: Low Stats
Posted by AAgirl on May 28, 2013, 12:53 pm, in reply to "Low Stats"
maybe you should post your stats, and people can offer opinions.
Re: Low Stats
Posted by aa2013 on June 2, 2013, 12:01 pm, in reply to "Re: Low Stats"
20-23 mcat, 3.0 gpa pre req, 2.7 cumulative
Re: Low Stats
Posted by CJ on June 2, 2013, 11:03 pm, in reply to "Re: Low Stats"
Zero chance.
Re: Low Stats
Posted by mdat on June 18, 2013, 10:40 pm, in reply to "Re: Low Stats"
That's helpful, CJ.
I was accepted to Emory with a 3.19 cumulative and a higher prereq GPA, although I never calculated it. I scored 52 percentile math and 70 percentile verbal on the GRE. The stated minimum for the math was 55th percentile. I, too, thought I had zero chance of getting accepted. I had to disclose some personal info related to my past that I thought would def get me rejected. However, I worked as an anes tech for a few years and built good relationships w anesthesiologists, who wrote me strong letters. My work experience and letters are likely what got me the acceptance.
I obsessively read posts on this website for about a year and let a lot of opinions from strangers discourage me about my chances. I applied anyway. Every person and every circumstance is different. My point is, dont let anyone tell you that you cant do something. Make improvements, stay positive and work your butt off. You'll never get accepted if you don't apply. Don't let people on this board dictate whether or not you should apply. If you don't get in, ask what changes you need to make and make them.
I applied in spite of what I thought about my own chances and I got in to a very good AA school. It's funny bc I got rejected from Nova, w/o an interview. Good luck to you!
Re: Low Stats
Posted by RRT on June 3, 2013, 10:01 am, in reply to "Re: Low Stats"
Try taking the GRE and work on increasing your GPA. It would also increase your chances of getting an interview if you get some sort of healthcare experience (anesthesia tech, RRT, nurse tech, EMT, etc). That will make your app stand out more and possibly compensate a little for low scores. Good luck.
Re: Low Stats
Posted by HopefulAA on June 5, 2013, 9:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Low Stats"
Or do a graduate program to mask your GPA
Re: Low Stats
Posted by FutureDenverAA on June 9, 2013, 7:18 pm, in reply to "Re: Low Stats"
With the average GPA around 3.5 it would be very tough for you. I'd also recommend the GRE - aiming for a 310. As far as your GPA - yeah try a one year Master's or retake your science classes, getting A's to prove you can handle the rigor.
on May 27, 2013, 12:24 pm