GPA Concerns - Grad School Applications as a Below Average Undergrad
Hi everyone! I'm a bioengineering undergrad student, starting my third year. So, I had some messy personal situations when i started my degree, and while it wasn't horrible, it really strengthened some bad working habits (procrastination, etc.). and that really hurt my grades in my first two years of school. I included a screenshot.
But, i'm on track now, and I'm taking an extra semester to retake the classes I did horrible in, and I'm projecting an end GPA of 3.6.
Now, I'm really, really trying to apply for a direct PhD. I have a decent amount of experience, and I actually got a really good research opportunity at a top 10 university for next summer.
But, my question is this: how much is my GPA going to hurt me, if I demonstrate a solid upward trend in the last three semesters?
I'm also planning on taking a gap semester to work before applying for grad school.
Thank you so much for reading and if you want some more info on the situation, please PM me!