Pre-Med with LOW GPA – How to Still Get Into Medical School

Are you a pre-med hoping to get into medical school, but have a low GPA? Here's how you can strengthen your medical school application and still get that sweet acceptance to become a doctor!

01:18 Why is GPA important?
02:46 Decide if you need to retake courses
03:50 Bolster your transcript
05:08 Post-bacc programs
05:54 Special Master's Programs (SMP)
06:36 Strengthen your Extracurriculars and Experiences
08:04 Consider Osteopathic DO and Caribbean MD schools
08"43 But what about ME?

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01:18 Why is GPA important?
02:46 Decide if you need to retake courses
03:50 Bolster your transcript
05:08 Post-bacc programs
05:54 Special Master's Programs (SMP)
06:36 Strengthen your Extracurriculars and Experiences
08:04 Consider Osteopathic DO and Caribbean MD schools
08:43 But what about ME?


As always, time stamps in description

[oreman]

Had a 3.1 overall in undergrad. Gained clinical experience as an EMT and made it my mission to destroy the MCAT. Accepted for class of 2023

[deadwalkertodoctor]

Graduated with <3.0 cGPA and sGPA.
MCAT score @ national average.
Enrolled in SMP and crushed it.
Accepted this week into class of 2023.

It can be done!

[AnImprovActor]

3.25GPA, 500 MCAT, got into an SMP and MSU's MD program. Y'all, clam down. Work hard, study hard, live ya life, and gain exprrience. Learn to sell yourself. The end. Breath.

[halimaakter]

This is 100% legit. I graduated with a 3.2 overall and science GPA and ended up studying extremely hard for the MCAT. Ended up with a 521 score and did a year of post bacc at my university and aced 24 credits with a 3.9 GPA. I am currently enrolled in an US MD school. I received 3 MD interviews and 3 DO interviews. I highly recommend choosing a US school over the Caribbean schools.

[jevaughnhenry]

As a former sub 2.0 GPA student, I've been using Dr. Jubbal's videos for years and can attest to their strength in changing my study habits to a point now where I can juggle 18~ credits of hard sciences without falling below 3.7 while still doing other extracurriculars and working. His videos have the information and while I haven't gotten an official acceptance, I am back within a competitive position with a strong upward trend. (Applying this cycle)

[lydia]

I actually feel so proud of myself, this notification popped up on my laptop but I waited to finish my psychology notes before watching 😂 self discipline is a thinggg

[SeunSpeaks]

My science GPA was below a 3.0 for 3/4 years in college, my MCAT score just a point or two above African American average. Didn’t do a post bac and got into 5+ MD schools this cycle. Never give up on yourself.

[esmetirado]

Reading these comments make me feel like I’m not alone. Thank you for everyone sharing their stories. I am crying because I am so proud of all of you trying so hard. Education is everything to me. No one in my entire family in history graduated college. I hope I will be the first. I hope we all make it where we went to be. Never give up. We can do it. God bless🥺🤍

[DoctorYammy]

Here is a quick summary of my path:


Graduated from college in 2015. Applied to med school Summer 2016 and failed. Re-took my MCAT and re-applied in Summer 2017, got 2 interviews, but got waitlisted in both (failed again). I applied for an SMP in Summer 2018 in one of the schools that waitlisted me because if I was waitlisted, that means that they were interested to some degree. After busting my ass and proving that I got what it takes, they called me in for another interview. I was accepted this March 2019 into that school :)


TL;DR
2016-2017 cycle: Fail
2017-2018 cycle: 2 interviews (waitlisted)
2018-2019: SMP and accepted

[jennywrenn]

I had to retake genetics & Organic Chem but I have a 3.4 & climbing now, so more encouraged 😊

[DelmarcusTalley]

so happy to see all these comments still giving me hope to pursue my dream as a physician !

[jediknight]

This was absolutely the information that I needed. My mind has been absolutely racing with negativity because of some less than optimal scores and I was despairing. This gives me another perspective that I need to work even harder BUT that hope is not lost. I really appreciate this video and what you had to say. Thanks doctor! :3

[DoctorFashion]

I LOVE EVERY VIDEO U POST. GREAT INFO !

[JC-jejc]

A postbacc (now a masters) program saved me from my undergrad behaviors, now im my way into a D.O. program. There are side and back doors!!

[Callmeromain]

Great, this is THE video I was waiting for

[brandonduffy]

I got an A in Organic Chemistry II but I’m a chemistry major and was bored in Community College my first couple years and slacked off because I tried too hard in high school with 4.3 GPA and experienced burnout in college. I got accepted to better schools but I couldn’t afford it even with financial aid. In addition I had to pay for my living and college myself for 5 years working 20-30 hours a week so I ended with a 3.27 GPA. I personally believe if I didn’t have to work and took an easier major my GPA would be higher - Logic tells me that GPA can not be the only factor that will determine whether a person would be successful in medical school and become a proficient doctor. I am finally graduated with my bachelors and what I think is important about obtaining your goals is the amount of effort you put in and to not let setbacks define your future.

[drzombiecakes]

Not sure why this is in my feed, but the advice is pretty solid.

Best wishes to all of you in your pursuit of your dreams. Those of you pursuing this feild for the wrong reasons have a much tougher road ahead of you.

I am the other end of the spectrum of a path that is probably more competitive than when I went through. I will finish my fellowship in neonatology in 3 months and have a fantastic job all lined up.

[blackIisbunny]

Thank you thank you for this wonderful video. Subers for years, i have waited for this video.

[Moneyisgoodforme]

I can't wait until I don't need to watch your videos anymore.