Adding diversity

[learss]

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The real problem is not explaining how I am diverse, but trying to avoid rehashing my personal statement because I really went all out on that.

And yea, being African-American isn't a focus at all. Nothing meaningful comes from that or age. I'm just having difficulty showing I'm mature without sounding too boastful in the process.

Nothing meaningful comes from being African-American? Wow.

 

[TheRealMD]

Nothing meaningful comes from being African-American? Wow.

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What's with thread revivals!?!?

Anyway, I feel writing about me being African-American from my life is no different from you being white/asian/indian. For others, it may genuinely affect them and how they were treated, but not me enough to devote an entire essay.

Oh, and diversity != race. Just to let you know. I wrote about something else instead.

 

[dreamingchicago]

Perspective huh? You think mentioning how drug use opened your eyes and gives you a unique perspective would get you in trouble? I mean, it seems to be the kind of stuff they're looking for, but I'm not sure I'd feel good disclosing that information like that...

I'm not on an adcom and probably never will be, but I think I'd commend you for your honesty and for the fact that you got through and managed to come out in good shape to apply to medical school. But if you're not comfortable with it, you might sound defensive when (not if) they ask you in interview.

But definitely don't say how, say, your speed use allowed you to keep your grades up so that no one noticed anything. That might be a little counter-productive. Good luck!