A few days ago
Should I even bother applying or wait to boost my GPA?
I’m a graduate of a very respected private university and have my bachelors degree in Biology. I am interested in eventually becoming a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) but my grades are well below their minimum requirements (I had a little too much fun in college). I’m thinking about doing a year of nursing school before applying to DO programs to prove that I am competent and a good student.. should I even bother applying straight to DO schools? I suppose my main question is: Does it look worse on an application if when they ask “have you ever applied here before” you say yes?
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A few days ago
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“I am interested in eventually becoming a Doctor of Osteopathy ”
The operative word in your question is eventually.. it is good that you have this worthwhile goal and hopefully you will reach it sooner or later (hopefully sooner).
Interim nursing school is a school is a good idea for several reasons. You will get experience in a related field, it will look good when you apply to medical school and just in case you change your mind you have a back up skill and license in a related field.
Good luck in your career!
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A few days ago
If you’re well below minimum requirements, why would you even think of applying? No, I absolutely do not think it’s a good idea to apply now and then have to check the “yes” when asked if you’ve ever applied there before. You’re just wasting money and opening yourself up to uncomfortable questions.
Do nursing. It’s a good career. If your grades get pulled up enough, then maybe consider applying again. It’s a very good choice b/c your other option is to be rejected and then have to struggle and find a job with just a BS in Bio but with a bad GPA.
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A few days ago
It won’t hurt you to apply a second time, or a third time, but I like the idea of you doing nursing for a year to get some job experience. Call the school up and ask what their policy is in your situation. You don’t have to give you name, ask to speak with an admission’s counselor in their graduate department and I’m sure they’ll give you some options.
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A few days ago
If your grades are low, having the experience with a job (nursing) will help your application, definitely. Contact the school you’re interested in and ask them these questions yourself – they may be able to offer better advice.
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A few days ago
How were your MCAT scores? I think those are heavily weighted. Why do you want a DO instead of a MD?
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