3.81 vs. 3.85

[ablumoon]

Okay, I need some good old fashoined honesty. When applying to the top med schools, is there a big difference between a 3.81 and 3.85? How much does a .05 difference or so in gpa make in the big scheme of things? what about a b+ in an upper division science class? (molecular bio).

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[TexasRose]

I would say have a glass of eggnog and chill. You are overthinking things! I seriously doubt that .04 GPA could make any difference at all. And most doctors have a B on thier transcript somewhere!

Unlike what you tend to read and hear, you do not have to have a 4.0/40+ MCAT to get into a good med school. Focus on the other important things, like having a social life and some good EC experience.

Theresa

 

[periodic]

I think you are answering your question (the "big scheme of things"...)

I think people will look at a 3.8x GPA and think, hey, that's a great GPA. This person did well academically. That is, if a decently rigorous courseload underlies it.

A B+ in an upper division bio? Again, it's more about the big picture. If there's some kind of trend of not doing so hot in bio, then it's an issue. Otherwise, doubt it.

 

[NontradICUdoc]

Relax. 'nuff said.

 

[Cobragirl]

There are a LOT of doctors AND medical students with (Heaven forbid)....C's....on their records as well. You'll be fine and no, it won't make a difference!

Good Luck!

 

[Gleevec]

GPA doesnt matter at a certain level, its all about the MCAT (in terms of the stat-side of the application) once youre above a 3.6 or so.

 

[exmike]

Originally posted by ablumoon
Okay, I need some good old fashoined honesty. When applying to the top med schools, is there a big difference between a 3.81 and 3.85? How much does a .05 difference or so in gpa make in the big scheme of things? what about a b+ in an upper division science class? (molecular bio).

you've got to be kidding.

 

[StrngoutAS]

I knew this thread was gonna be ******ed yet I still bothered to read it.... I never learn.

 

[ewing]

I think that there's a equation, where if (x - y) =/= 0, then there is a difference between x and y. Is there a math major in the house?

 

[bella_dottoressa]

seriously, if this is a concern you've been reading way too much sdn.

 

[Super Rob]

ablumoon,

Hard to tell if you are being serious - I'm sure the parody thread will be out by early next week.

Grab a copy of MSAR and check out the percentage of students who make it in with a 3.81 as compared to those with a 3.85. Their chances are virtually indistinguishable.

 

[Gleevec]

Originally posted by StrngoutAS
I knew this thread was gonna be ******ed yet I still bothered to read it.... I never learn.

SDN is full of syren posts like that. Just look at the views on some of the threads with ridiculous titles to see what I mean.

 

[jlee9531]

Originally posted by StrngoutAS
I knew this thread was gonna be ******ed yet I still bothered to read it.... I never learn.

its a bad habit man... haha

 

[ablumoon]

All right, all right. I realize it was a stupid question. I guess with the uncertainty of medical school admissions, the uptight, nervous, amazingly anxiety-stricken side of premeds come out. sorry for the thread, but i'm trying to relieve some of my unncecessary anxiety through SDN. Go relax and ENJOY your breaks. Thanks, guys.

 

[smc927]

Inhale.....exhale.... okay.

Don't stress. Many people with a GPA much lower are now doctors. Your MCAT, interview skills, personality, etc, will probably weigh more than the .04 grade point average difference.

 

[CalBeE]

Once you're going through the application process yourself, you'll find out how insignificent it is to post a thread about 3.81 vs. 3.85

 

[gdk]

I would say have a glass of eggnog and chill.

mmm.... eggnog.
that reminds me of christmas a few years ago. my grandfather got up early and fixed himself a bowl of cereal, leaving the kitchen lights off so he wouldn't wake the rest of us (house had a central dinning area/kitchen with bedrooms around the perimeter, with glass doors). anyway, as he was eating the cereal he thought the milk was a little thick, but didn't realize until he was finished that he used the eggnog instead of the milk with his cereal!

 

[SaltySqueegee]

Originally posted by ablumoon
... a 3.81 and 3.85? How much does a .05 difference or so ...

... errrr.... .04 ...

and you already know the answer to this question.

 

[Cerberus]

 

[joker]

Okay, I need some good old fashoined honesty. When applying to the top med schools, is there a big difference between a 3.81 and 3.85? How much does a .05 difference or so in gpa make in the big scheme of things? what about a b+ in an upper division science class? (molecular bio).

some people on SDN need to get laid. seriously.

 

[ehd327]

See Cerberus