How heavily do ad-coms weigh hardships in life

[iiddnn]

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Im a first generation Asian immigrant (moved to NY when I was 2 from Pakistan) and I grew up quite poor to parents who never finished high-school and didn't speak English very well. I am now a senior in college and essentially spent the last 10 years taking care of family members who were sick. For 6 years (from junior-high to the end of high school) I took care of my mother who was a cancer patient who unfortunately did passed away. Throughout college since my mother had died, I took care of my younger brother who suffered anxiety and mild depression.
I feel as if these life experiences played a large part in my decision to go into medicine, and much of my extra-circular activities have been centered tutoring and mentoring and will make up a large part of my personal statement. (Ive checked all the boxes in regards to research, clinical volunteering etc...)
My question is that how much do you think ad-coms actually care that I come from the low-SES, and the under-educated family that I do, and that I've already spent close to 10 years caring for mom and brother who suffered medical problems?
(cgpa: 3.7-ish, mcat 510 for reference)

 

[DoctorSnow]

I'm sorry to hear about your mom. As long as you include your hardships in personal statement/secondaries and craft a good narrative with your ECs, they will appreciate that. Adcoms seemed to enjoy underdog stories and asking me about my hardships (working 2 part-time jobs to pay for college) in my interviews. Statistically speaking, Asians need higher than average stats to get into medical school so your hardships might give you decent help. Good luck!

 

[libertyyne]

Different adcoms place different values on hardship. The only way to find out is to apply and see what happens. Your stats are ok, nothing to write home about. I would apply broadly and early to schools close to your LizzyM. asian matriculant median was 513, and the NY matriculant median was also 513 , 3.7 so you are bit below median in terms of MCAT.

 

[Goro]

Im a first generation Asian immigrant (moved to NY when I was 2 from Pakistan) and I grew up quite poor to parents who never finished high-school and didn't speak English very well. I am now a senior in college and essentially spent the last 10 years taking care of family members who were sick. For 6 years (from junior-high to the end of high school) I took care of my mother who was a cancer patient who unfortunately did passed away. Throughout college since my mother had died, I took care of my younger brother who suffered anxiety and mild depression.
I feel as if these life experiences played a large part in my decision to go into medicine, and much of my extra-circular activities have been centered tutoring and mentoring and will make up a large part of my personal statement. (Ive checked all the boxes in regards to research, clinical volunteering etc...)
My question is that how much do you think ad-coms actually care that I come from the low-SES, and the under-educated family that I do, and that I've already spent close to 10 years caring for mom and brother who suffered medical problems?
(cgpa: 3.7-ish, mcat 510 for reference)

The road travelled is part of your attractiveness as a candidate.

 

[Goro]

In addition, we like evidence of coping skills!

 

[getdown]

No one can say how a particular adcom would view certain things. It's considered but likely won't make or break your application.