User4286
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I did my undergrad in Biochemistry and had a 3.94 GPA. I was doing research in AI Diagnostics and it really got me interested in the applications of CS in medicine. I decided to pursue an Ivy League master's in Computer Science and my GPA is 2.78 after my first semester and probably will be 2.85ish after my second semester and will be applying this cycle. I had to work full-time to pay for classes (also full-time last semester and one class under full time this semester), compared to undergrad where I had a full ride. I experienced the death of a grandparent (particularly impactful as I was the one who found and attempted to resuscitate) and the breakup of my relationship of 5 years during this time. The master's program is also in a completely different discipline than my undergrad and at a T10 school which has made it particularly difficult to excel with my more experienced peers. Also, the program is fully online which makes it difficult for me to receive support and just in general do well. None of these are excusable reasons for doing badly, but I wanted to explain my situation. Overall I do think I've learned a lot and will be able to apply it in my research. But am now concerned about applying to T20's. Do you think this will significantly impact my chances of getting into medical school? My BCMP GPA is not affected by classes I will take in this program currently: 3.93. I have seen lots of conflicting information online and am freaking out. How should I weigh this? Should I average my GPA of both and use that as a means to determine where to apply? I do have 5 pubs, 3000+ Research Hours, about 2000+ volunteer hours, 2000+ clinical hours, and currently work as a Software Engineer. I am scheduled for my MCAT in June. Would a good MCAT be enough to show I still got it academically? Should I write what I was going through in my supplemental essay as I am very concerned? Would mentioning these in a supplemental essay detract from them thinking I am mentally capable of handling medical school?
P.S. The way the classes are weighted is only one hour per class - so even if I got a 2.8 throughout my overall GPA would drop to 3.84. Not sure if that is a reliable metric since weights mean different things in undergrad vs. masters.
P.S. The way the classes are weighted is only one hour per class - so even if I got a 2.8 throughout my overall GPA would drop to 3.84. Not sure if that is a reliable metric since weights mean different things in undergrad vs. masters.