As a MD applicant going into my senior year soon, a personal situation resulted in a sudden drop in my junior (last) year GPA. In my submitted AMCAS, I kept my essay focused on my unique positive aspects. I was wondering how I should explain that my last year's GPA does not reflect my academic level? I will explain this on secondary applications that provides me the chance to do so, but many of them do not have that option.
My professors are very understanding, so I'm thinking about asking them to briefly explain my situation and show support for my academic potential in their reference letters. Would that work?
Also, would medical schools add a brief letter of explanation to my file?
This topic has been covered before, but answers have generally been divided between explaining in AMCAS essay vs. don't explain, but the latter have not offered solutions despite a difficult situation. Thanks everyone!
My professors are very understanding, so I'm thinking about asking them to briefly explain my situation and show support for my academic potential in their reference letters. Would that work?
Also, would medical schools add a brief letter of explanation to my file?
This topic has been covered before, but answers have generally been divided between explaining in AMCAS essay vs. don't explain, but the latter have not offered solutions despite a difficult situation. Thanks everyone!
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