Would you apply to Schulich with a 3.87 best-2-years GPA, or take a Special Year while applying?
I’m entering my 5th and final year of undergrad. My 4th-year GPA ended up being 3.73 because of one bad grade, despite most of my other grades being in the 90s (couldn'r been 3.96)...
If I get a 4.0 this year (which is very probable), my best 2-year GPA for Schulich would be around 3.87.
My situation is a bit different because after graduating, I’ll likely need to take 2 gap years to get Canadian PR before applying to med schools.
Would you recommend:
1- Applying to Schulich with the 3.87, or
2- Taking a Special Year while applying? (which would make my best 2 years a 4.0)
I haven’t taken the MCAT yet, and I think my ECs are fairly strong with both long-term and diverse experiences that are related to my own personal experiences...
Is a 3.87 competitive enough for Schulich, or would a Special Year be worth it?
I know that for schulich, as long as i meet the cutoff, i'll have a shot for interview, but gpa will be important for post-interview ranking...
Thank you in advance everyone!