How Can I Improve?

[punkedoutriffs]

Current "Super-senior"
Already have a B.A. in English
Working on B.S. in Physiology & Neurobiology

Current Cum. GPA: 3.61

This semester's my first real semester on the Premed track w/ CHEM 1, PHYS 1, and BIO 1, so no real SGPA score...

Clinicals:

Dental Volunteer Assistant - 2 Months
Hospital Volunteer - 2 Years
Campus Health Center Volunteer - 6 Months

Research:

2 Summers in Gastro Lab - 1 Publication, 1 Abstract/Poster, another pub pending

Community Service:

Habitat for Humanity - done it only once so far, planning to continue biweekly

Other:

Intern for Genetic Alliance - Policy think tank in D.C.
Writing Tutor for Campus Writing Center
Acapella
Social Science Section Editor for Campus Undergrad Science Journal (First semester doing this)

Shadowing:

Shadowed Surgeons in O.R. for 12 hrs.




I know I have to do well in classes and eventually the MCAT, but between now and when I apply, I have about 3.5 semesters. So my question is, any gaps?

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[Catalystik]

Any plans for leadership yet?

 

[punkedoutriffs]

Any plans for leadership yet?

Does the Section Editor thing count?

Also, I've applied to be an R.A. Does that count?

I might try to run for office for the Habitat for Humanity group at my school once I get more involved. Nothing else comes to mind at the moment...

 

[Catalystik]

1) Does the Section Editor thing count?

2) Also, I've applied to be an R.A. Does that count?

3) I might try to run for office for the Habitat for Humanity group at my school once I get more involved. Nothing else comes to mind at the moment...

1) If you manage a number of people who report to you, then yes. The description you give must be convincing.

2) Most RAs are not leaders just because they run a few meetings, rather they are babysitters or cops. You could make this into a leadership position (and I've seen it done) by organizing your floor so they accomplish things: parties, campus cleanups or other initiatives, floor decorations, tutoring exchange, etc. You'd need to be sure that your description of the activiy sounded "leadership-y" if you claim it is such.

3) Leadership, for sure. I assisted the H for H finance committee chair for a project, and this really requires organizational skills and coordinating groups of people for fund raisers, etc. It's a lot of work, but doesn't last past the final bill payments.

 

[punkedoutriffs]

Okay thank you!!!