Bad Semester . . . Help?!

[deleted895568]

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Long time lurker on this site!
Currently a Junior going into my second semester, going into fall semester I had a 3.93 but three member of my family unfortunately pass away during the course of this semester my GPA dropped to a 3.76 and I'm freaking out and need advice about my next steps. I don't think i put my all into this semester and never really found my groove when it came to studying.
A little info about me
I am a female URM (African, but born and raised in America)
125 volunteer hours in a clinic for the underserved patient
40 hours shadowing (transplant surgeon and primary care)


Any advice would help thank you guys!! @Goro @LizzyM @gonnif @gyngyn

 

[dr_kateb]

Pretty sure you’re fine.

 

[HomeSkool]

I'm very sorry to hear about your family tragedy. Rest assured, though, that you're still in great shape academically. This drop is not something to freak out over.

 

[Goro]

Long time lurker on this site!
Currently a Junior going into my second semester, going into fall semester I had a 3.93 but three member of my family unfortunately pass away during the course of this semester my GPA dropped to a 3.76 and I'm freaking out and need advice about my next steps. I don't think i put my all into this semester and never really found my groove when it came to studying.
A little info about me
I am a female URM (African, but born and raised in America)
125 volunteer hours in a clinic for the underserved patient
40 hours shadowing (transplant surgeon and primary care)


Any advice would help thank you guys!! @Goro @LizzyM @gonnif @gyngyn

Very sorry to hear of your losses...but you're still in very fine shape academically!

 

[deleted895568]

@Goro @HomeSkool
Do you guys think I need to do more with extracurriculars? I just started research with two professors this semesters as well. I also plan on taking a gap year

 

[Saxappeal1]

OP, I am very sorry to hear about that, I can't imagine one family tragedy, let alone 3. I hope you're doing ok, and if you aren't, PM me if you'd like.
So 3.73, considering what you went through is immaculate. 3.73 is a fine semester GPA. You're good.

 

[deleted895568]

OP, I am very sorry to hear about that, I can't imagine one family tragedy, let alone 3. I hope you're doing ok, and if you aren't, PM me if you'd like.
So 3.73, considering what you went through is immaculate. 3.73 is a fine semester GPA. You're good.

Thank you for your kind words unfortunately I made straight B’s and received a 3.00 and it dropped my GPA to 3.76

 

[Saxappeal1]

Ok so I misread that, I'm so sorry I'm pretty tired I just took a practice NBME IM shelf.
You had 3 family tragedies and your GPA is still pretty high. You can explain it in interviews and in your application.

 

[Goro]

@Goro @HomeSkool
Do you guys think I need to do more with extracurriculars? I just started research with two professors this semesters as well. I also plan on taking a gap year

Some service to others less fortunate than yourself would be nice, and/or just continue with the clinical work. I see no need for a gap year.

 

[HomeSkool]

Some service to others less fortunate than yourself would be nice, and/or just continue with the clinical work. I see no need for a gap year.

Couldn't have said it better.