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I am an individual of many passions, too many in my case and it has led me to where I am today. I have no regrets for the actions/paths I have taken, but ultimately every decision I have made has led me to this...attempting to get into medical school.
Here's my story...
I am current 29 years old, I tried for medical school after I graduated with my BS in Biology in 2006 and needless to say I didn't get an interview, to low of a gpa/mcat score. Overall GPA:2.98
After that I decided that I would continue my education and go for a MS in Biology, so from 2006-2008, I was in the master's program, completed all required coursework, and thesis with an overall GPA:3.75, however I did not pass my comprehensive exams, therefore could not complete the master's program. (For clarification, it was not an academic dismissal, I could go back and finish but I would have to repeat everything, including the classes I have already taken, at the time this was not possible, nor is it for me today).
In the last month before I left school, I got offered a fulltime job, which is where I have been working now for the past 4 years as an aquatic biologist. During this time I have had exposure to IT in the form of application development (creating application specific to my work function). To make a long story short I had to split my time between the biology and programming (although they are related).
Since the master's degree attempt, I have tried to rehabilitate my academic image. I have obtained my certification as both an EMT and CNA, and currently volunteer as a medic for a local non-profit. I have also been taken courses towards the completion of a certificate in IT (more for work knowledge than actual need), but nonetheless I should finish that degree this fall. Since 2008, I have maintained a 4.0 in all my course work, while working full-time. I do plan on re-taking a few undergrad courses at the local CC, mainly physics and chemistry. After this I will study and take the MCAT and hope to get something above a 30.
I will try to apply for either this cycle or the following. After that, I think I might be getting too old.
I can get letter of recs from my EMS Medical Director, and current prof's (mostly IT at this point).
My questions are:
1) Have I rehabbed my resume enough to be seriously considered for medical school? I think I have been trying to convince myself not to the try because of my mishap, but this little bug in my brain keeps pulling me in, telling me I least need to try.
2) Should I try to explain what happen in my personal statement or let them ask, assuming I get that far
3) Any other suggestions on what I should do/try...please be honest but professional
Thanks in advance,
Soccer Ref
Here's my story...
I am current 29 years old, I tried for medical school after I graduated with my BS in Biology in 2006 and needless to say I didn't get an interview, to low of a gpa/mcat score. Overall GPA:2.98
After that I decided that I would continue my education and go for a MS in Biology, so from 2006-2008, I was in the master's program, completed all required coursework, and thesis with an overall GPA:3.75, however I did not pass my comprehensive exams, therefore could not complete the master's program. (For clarification, it was not an academic dismissal, I could go back and finish but I would have to repeat everything, including the classes I have already taken, at the time this was not possible, nor is it for me today).
In the last month before I left school, I got offered a fulltime job, which is where I have been working now for the past 4 years as an aquatic biologist. During this time I have had exposure to IT in the form of application development (creating application specific to my work function). To make a long story short I had to split my time between the biology and programming (although they are related).
Since the master's degree attempt, I have tried to rehabilitate my academic image. I have obtained my certification as both an EMT and CNA, and currently volunteer as a medic for a local non-profit. I have also been taken courses towards the completion of a certificate in IT (more for work knowledge than actual need), but nonetheless I should finish that degree this fall. Since 2008, I have maintained a 4.0 in all my course work, while working full-time. I do plan on re-taking a few undergrad courses at the local CC, mainly physics and chemistry. After this I will study and take the MCAT and hope to get something above a 30.
I will try to apply for either this cycle or the following. After that, I think I might be getting too old.
I can get letter of recs from my EMS Medical Director, and current prof's (mostly IT at this point).
My questions are:
1) Have I rehabbed my resume enough to be seriously considered for medical school? I think I have been trying to convince myself not to the try because of my mishap, but this little bug in my brain keeps pulling me in, telling me I least need to try.
2) Should I try to explain what happen in my personal statement or let them ask, assuming I get that far
3) Any other suggestions on what I should do/try...please be honest but professional
Thanks in advance,
Soccer Ref