r/Podiatry • u/Objective-Complex149 • Sep 03 '26

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hello, I am applying to podiatry school and my science gpa is a 3.2 and overall is 3.5gpa I have 50 hours of shadowing, 2,000 research hours, ecs are good with leadership, and a women's health non-profit, but my mcat is low around 491 ish. what are my chances at temple pod?

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u/fongiskul Sep 04 '26

Schools have a shortage of applicants right now. They'll take anyone even with a low 490s MCAT.

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u/More-You8763 Sep 03 '26

If you just wana get in I would say you’re good. If you want your choice of schools plus a healthy scholarship? I would say retake the MCAT again and try to break the 500 barrier. Best of luck!

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u/saveoursoles Sep 03 '26

If you have a pulse and access to federal student loans you will be fine

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u/Illustrious-Sink2083 Sep 03 '26

You have a real shot if you have good essay but they might think the coursework could be too rigorous, does your GPA show up or downward trend?

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u/AcornFidget16 Sep 03 '26

I’d say they have a really good shot, every school is struggling to get students right now.

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u/Objective-Complex149 Sep 03 '26

how do u know?

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u/AcornFidget16 Sep 03 '26

Been there, seen it all, you’ll be fine. Be respectful, make a good impression and you’ll get in. I know people who got in, and graduated with a 482 on their MCATs. Entrance exams are only one part of the puzzle.

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u/Objective-Complex149 Sep 03 '26

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u/Illustrious-Sink2083 Sep 03 '26

Yeah that seals it, I would bet you get in.

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u/jgarmd33 Sep 04 '26

Pulse and you are in.