General on Sidechat | ranting into the void but: if i had a downward undergrad trend do you think the best idea would be for me to do a formal postbacc or take some classes at cc? i have straight A’s in upper div classes but did poorly in my lower divs and also graduated erly

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General 5w

ranting into the void but: if i had a downward undergrad trend do you think the best idea would be for me to do a formal postbacc or take some classes at cc? i have straight A’s in upper div classes but did poorly in my lower divs and also graduated erly

Anonymous 5w

What program are you wanting to apply to and whats your gpa?

Anonymous

#1 5w

my undergrad gpa is a 3.2 and I would like to pursue my masters in microbiology 😔

Anonymous

OP 5w

Unforch my immediate sense is that might be a little low, combined with the downward trend. Do you have research experience ? But I don’t think you need a formal postbacc. I’d maybe just consider retaking MCB courses you did poorly in

Anonymous

#1 5w

Sorry, i mean microbiology courses. Mcb is molecular and cellular 😔

Anonymous

#1 5w

I have limited research experience unfortunately, like only around 100 hours. I had to work 35+ hours each week as a vet tech tho in order to sustain myself and pay for tuition which definitely effected my academics.

Anonymous

OP 5w

I mean work experience is always appreciated on applications and it definitely gives context to the 3.2. Also 100 hours isn’t bad, a semester or two. Bio isn’t my field so im not totally qualified to speak on admissions but based on what ik about masters admissions in general, I think you will be ok if you bring the 3.2 up even just a little. But it also depends on where you’re applying ofc

Anonymous

#1 5w

thank u 🙂‍↕️❤️