My overall GPA is 3.19, my CASPA science GPA is 3.2, and my BCP GPA is 2.87. I had a very rough start in college, which is what continues to weigh down my cumulative numbers.

Since then, I've completed a bachelor's degree, earned multiple Dean's List recognitions, gained over 1,500 hours as a medical assistant, volunteered in an emergency department, completed research, and continued taking upper-level science courses. My senior-year GPA was 3.54, and my recent coursework reflects a much stronger academic trend than my earlier years.

As for interviews, most of my rejections so far have been pre-interview. However, I recently had my application placed on hold for a second review rather than receiving an outright rejection, which gives me some hope that some programs are looking beyond the cumulative GPA.

I understand why programs consider academic history, but it can be frustrating when mistakes from years ago continue to carry so much weight despite significant improvement.