Am I delusional?

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>Am I out of my mind for thinking I might have a shot?</p>

<p>I’m currently in my sophomore year majoring in nursing.
I can’t say that I’ve worked my hardest or strived for excellence for the past 1.5 years
and the proof is my cumulative gpa which is best described as pathetic, barely over 3.2. </p>

<p>My goal as an incoming freshman was to enjoy myself,
graduate& pass NCLEX, and become a nurse.
I have only recently begun to consider med school seriously. It’s been my mom’s lifelong wish(all her brothers are doctors in Korea), and she is pretty much the only dependable family member I’ve got. She overworked herself and got sick recently, and it made me realize/question a lot of things.</p>

<p>So far the reqs I’ve fulfilled for premed is 1.5 year of bio (anatomy & physiology, microbio) in which I received Bs and a B-,
and a year of english.
Haven’t taken any chem or physics, and absolutely no ECs so far.
I also wish to maintain my major as nursing.</p>

<p>My questions are,
If I actually work hard and take the science classes again over the summer to bring my gpa up, start getting some clinical experiences, and participate in research,
Would I have a chance at an in-state med school? What if I take a year or two off after I graduate to apply to med schools while I pass my nclex and work as a nurse?
I’m hesitant to make an appointment with the advisory committee, afraid he/she might think I’m completely delusional.</p>

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<p>A nursing degree is not looked upon favorably in medical school admission. If your long-term goal is to be a doctor then I would highly advice you to switch to another major; you’ll have a much easier time getting in. If you do apply as a nursing major, be prepared to answer why you switched careers.</p>

<p>If you get straight As from now on, get clinical experience, shadow doctors, research, and have good extracurricular activities, then you still have a chance.</p>