In response to an above post by Toytles, I did party too much and it affected my grades. I did bounce back and earned great grades that at least put me at or above a 3.0. I am also a URM.
Honestly, I can't say I overcome the odds because I haven't applied yet, but just since I did overcome a few obstacles, it made me appreciate my goals more and gave me the right state of mind and maturity, but I still won't act like I was born a victim because I wasn't. I treat myself like a normal applicant as much as the next person.
I was not born "disadvantaged," because I put MYSELF at the disadvantage for acting dumb, so it pisses me off that people need to rely on URM to cover up their weak prospects. It's annoying.
I'm gonna aim for that 30 like everyone else is expected to get. I'll take it twice if need be.
Definitely check it off on the application that you are URM, but do NOT use that as a way to victimize yourself into medical school.