4 undergrad schools?

[CrystalLamae]

Advertisement - Members don't see this ad

Hey everyone,
I was just curious if anyone knows if med schools will look poorly on or look at you funny when they see that you have attended 4 different 4 yr universities. This happened because i was married to a man in the army and we moved alot, and now just recently ended up in Alaska and divorced. I am staying here, I hate loosing so many credits. Also because of the stress of moving so much and the failing marriage and trying to adjust to being a full time student and a full time single mother, my grades and gpa has suffered. Next semester I have things lined up and I am going to kick butt, but next semester is the end of my junior year. I am not ready to take the mcat or apply until the summer of 2006, so i know that I have 3 semesters and a summer session to improve my gpa... Anyways I was just wondering, any opinion is appreciated! Thank you all!

 

[tinkerbelle]

I don't think they will think any less of you for going to 4 different universities. You have a good reason for switching schools so often. This process is all about putting a positive spin on everything that has happened to you 🙂 Good luck raising your child & taking classes & taking the mcat It sounds like a lot, but I'm sure you'll do a fine job!

 

[acidhouse303]

at first the fact that you have been to four different schools WILL raise an eyebrow. but not if you explain it well. and your reasons are perfectly legitamate. i think its really great that you can handle doing so many things. i mean if anything, i think the fact that you've been through so much stressful stuff shows you can definitely handle the challenges/stresses of medical school and you seem like a really determined person, so everythings gonna work out! most schools appreciate you sending a little extra note describing any "special circumstances" that you might want to explain. trust me, i have had to do this too, and they were super nice about it. contrary to popular belief, ad coms are people too !🙂 they read everything you send them. i didnt think theyd care but going to interviews, they have asked me about my tough times and were very sympathetic. good luck girl!