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Sorry, I didn't mean at all for it to sound like a brag. I'm just a typical neurotic premed I guess. I should have given more insight into my early college; I have several C's on my transcript in lower level classes such as Algebra, and in general didn't apply myself like I have recently. So what I meant by how will they view it, is whether an upward trend would have any additional weight in my case.I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis but this post reeks of humble brag. How will they view your 4.0 despite having been diagnosed with cancer and undergoing chemo??? Is that rhetorical? What do you mean by lack of early determination?
Hey Everyone, I have a question regarding my future application... This past Summer, before my Junior year at undergrad, I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Mediastinal Lymphoma (cancer). I was determined not to give up my scholarship, so I decided to go on with my 18 credit hour plan of on-campus lectures while receiving chemo and subsequently radiation. I also saw this as a chance to prove myself, because up until this point I had mediocre grades (3.4cgpa, 3.6sgpa). With the end of the semester in sight I can confidently say I'll have a 4.0, which includes Orgo 1.
I know I don't have an MCAT right now, but what are some of your thoughts on a school's view of my GPA improvement, and do you think my lack of early determination will hurt my chances in the long run?
Thanks in advance for the feedback!
Sorry, I didn't mean at all for it to sound like a brag. I'm just a typical neurotic premed I guess. I should have given more insight into my early college; I have several C's on my transcript in lower level classes such as Algebra, and in general didn't apply myself like I have recently. So what I meant by how will they view it, is whether an upward trend would have any additional weight in my case.
I don't think 99% of us could have done what you did. How we respond in the face of true adversity defines who we truly are. From one Aaron Rodgers to another - you are amazing!
To quote from one of my favorite lines in LOTR: "In the end it is only a passing thing, the shadow, even darkness must pass, a new day will come and when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer"
In addition to your academic success, you will have a very compelling story.Hey Everyone, I have a question regarding my future application... This past Summer, before my Junior year at undergrad, I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Mediastinal Lymphoma (cancer). I was determined not to give up my scholarship, so I decided to go on with my 18 credit hour plan of on-campus lectures while receiving chemo and subsequently radiation. I also saw this as a chance to prove myself, because up until this point I had mediocre grades (3.4cgpa, 3.6sgpa). With the end of the semester in sight I can confidently say I'll have a 4.0, which includes Orgo 1.
I know I don't have an MCAT right now, but what are some of your thoughts on a school's view of my GPA improvement, and do you think my lack of early determination will hurt my chances in the long run?
Thanks in advance for the feedback!
I think it would definitely carry more weight!Sorry, I didn't mean at all for it to sound like a brag. I'm just a typical neurotic premed I guess. I should have given more insight into my early college; I have several C's on my transcript in lower level classes such as Algebra, and in general didn't apply myself like I have recently. So what I meant by how will they view it, is whether an upward trend would have any additional weight in my case.
I don't think 99% of us could have done what you did. How we respond in the face of true adversity defines who we truly are. From one Aaron Rodgers to another - you are amazing!
To quote from one of my favorite lines in LOTR: "In the end it is only a passing thing, the shadow, even darkness must pass, a new day will come and when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer"