Its a very long story so I’ll summarize:
- Wanted to be a doctor since I was in 3rd grade. Love of the human body, how it works, why it works, why disease happens and how to make it better.
- Teen mom, had three children before I graduated high school at 19.
- Started college as a single welfare mom, it was bumpy to say the least as I also had to work or volunteer to keep aid (so I was a single mom, working and going to school full time)
- Got my BS in Business (Finance) in 2001. HUGE upward trajectory but my GPA is only a 3.03 with nil science prereqs.
- Finally had my “get off your ass and go after that goal: you did not miss the boat” moment at 41 and am now back at university (I am now 42).
Being that my degree was so long ago and in Finance, I only took general Bio © and General Chem (B) for one semester each back in 1994. I am currently at a major research university doing post bacc work to get all my science prereqs and upper level courses.
So here’s my question: Should I pursue a second UG degree in a science field (right now I am listed as a major in Biochem)? OR should I mainly DIY prereqs and upper division with no intent to earn another UG degree?
I am really so torn on this. I know I need GPA help. I know I need to show that I can handle the work load and information (I currently have a 4.0). I know that I need to prepare myself for the MCAT so that I can kill it. I’m not afraid of the climb, I just want to be sure I am making use of my time, skills, and money in the very best way for my goal: to become a physician.
Thanks to anyone who has any insight or opinion to share.