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Hey guys,
I am going through some serious self-doubt right now as I have received an II from a med school that I have been guaranteed an interview at due to my affiliation with an associated grad program. I've met the minimum requirements of a 3.6 gGPA and 508 MCAT (127 min for all sections) with my 3.7/516 to receive this interview. My recent academic endeavors, however, are completely different from my past and I'm worried that this is a courtesy interview as they are obligated to grant me one anyways.
A little more on my past-- I have a 2.0 uGPA and have taken the MCAT twice before (510->509; 510 is now >3 years old). The uGPA was due to my severe depression and eating disorder that stemmed from undiagnosed ADD. There was even a semester full of Ws because I was hospitalized for a few days and needed to focus on my health before trying to resume my academic career. Once I was finally diagnosed and got my schoolwork straightened out (and I have an explicit routine to ensure that my ADD symptoms are kept at bay and have learned a great deal about being a patient myself), I was determined to help others in the way that my doctor helped me. I am a good student now with established resources to mitigate the effects of my ADD and am confident in my ability to successfully navigate the challenges of medical school... But I feel like I don't belong in the pool of interviewees as my past is shameful to talk about, especially with others who are evaluating me on my fitness to become a doctor.
Obviously, I'm still doing EVERYTHING I can to succeed with my prep, but I keep stopping myself from thinking that I'll get the A. Is this a courtesy interview? And if it is, could I effectively convince the adcoms that I would be an asset to their student body?
I genuinely hope so because I really REAAAAAAAAAALLY like this school guys. I went to the grad program in the same building as the med students from this school. I know the area and I've thrived there. But my academic past and the 9 Rs I've received before this II are making me super negative about my prospect. I have confidence in my ability to appear confident and that I've learned valuable lessons from my past missteps, but I want to go into this with the right expectations.
Am I the imposter that I feel that I am? 🙁
I am going through some serious self-doubt right now as I have received an II from a med school that I have been guaranteed an interview at due to my affiliation with an associated grad program. I've met the minimum requirements of a 3.6 gGPA and 508 MCAT (127 min for all sections) with my 3.7/516 to receive this interview. My recent academic endeavors, however, are completely different from my past and I'm worried that this is a courtesy interview as they are obligated to grant me one anyways.
A little more on my past-- I have a 2.0 uGPA and have taken the MCAT twice before (510->509; 510 is now >3 years old). The uGPA was due to my severe depression and eating disorder that stemmed from undiagnosed ADD. There was even a semester full of Ws because I was hospitalized for a few days and needed to focus on my health before trying to resume my academic career. Once I was finally diagnosed and got my schoolwork straightened out (and I have an explicit routine to ensure that my ADD symptoms are kept at bay and have learned a great deal about being a patient myself), I was determined to help others in the way that my doctor helped me. I am a good student now with established resources to mitigate the effects of my ADD and am confident in my ability to successfully navigate the challenges of medical school... But I feel like I don't belong in the pool of interviewees as my past is shameful to talk about, especially with others who are evaluating me on my fitness to become a doctor.
Obviously, I'm still doing EVERYTHING I can to succeed with my prep, but I keep stopping myself from thinking that I'll get the A. Is this a courtesy interview? And if it is, could I effectively convince the adcoms that I would be an asset to their student body?
I genuinely hope so because I really REAAAAAAAAAALLY like this school guys. I went to the grad program in the same building as the med students from this school. I know the area and I've thrived there. But my academic past and the 9 Rs I've received before this II are making me super negative about my prospect. I have confidence in my ability to appear confident and that I've learned valuable lessons from my past missteps, but I want to go into this with the right expectations.
Am I the imposter that I feel that I am? 🙁
