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[FakeSN4pride]

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I am so... i dont even know what. Should I even bother checking when I know its not a lie
class..credits...science...credits..nonscience..cum

FR 16 2.57 15 2.78 31 2.67 P/F-Fail 0
SO 18 3.17 18 3.73 36 3.45 AP 3
JR 27 3.54 15 3.74 42 3.61 CLEP 0
SR Other 17
PBU
CUG 61 3.18(science gpa) 48 3.44 (non science) 109 3.29 (cumilative)

I know you will all say " dont compare your lowly selves to us". But i cant help it anymore after being a member for over a year.
Not to mention I am still waiting for my MCAT scores.
I feel like everything I wanted or loved is being pulled away from me.
its getting so hard though every day to be a happy happy face and even be nice on here.
I am from the state of florida...going for state schools..
The one thing I have going I guess is my voulenteer exp. because it has been such a escape for me to work with *self-removed for confidentiality* through these past 3 years.
I want HONEST input on what i should do... like I dont want my feelings spared with that " oh an improvement have a cookie " BS because I know its a Saturday super early morning and my AMCAS was processed on a Friday but somehow i get a feeling i have been screened ALREADY and my dreams hopes and life have been shattered with a blunt mallet.
I dont have the "sources" (time/money/support) for a postbac/masters and this is the only thing I want to do with my life so suggesting alternates is seriously futile - my boyfriend tried and still does everday its imposible with me -- so i gave up even venting to him.
If I cant have this I would rather not have a life.

 

[stinkycheese]

First, seek some counseling. In the meantime, tell us a little more. Where did you apply? Any extenuating circumstances to explain some of those low grades? State of residence? I don't think you're out of the running and you wont get screened out with a cum above 3.0 (for most places), but how do you think you did on the MCAT? Are you URM or non-URM? Answer these questions and we'll be in a better position to give it to you straight.

There are days when I feel like my application is terrible and weak, too, and I wonder every second of the day whether I am going to get into any of the 20 schools to which I applied. You don't know until you try. But you sound overly emotional and depressed; you should see a therapist -- or, if you're not depressed, lay off the melodramatic language.

 

[tinkerbelle]

I agree with stinkycheese-- you need to tell us a little more about yourself and where you are applying. First off, yes, your gpa is a bit low compared to other applicants. However, you really need to highlight your upwards trend in gpa on secondaries... b/c you did really well after your first year.

Since you can't afford to do a post-bac or masters program, lets focus on what you CAN do to enhance your application -- make sure you have really good activites, strong recs, and put a lot of thought into your secondaries.

1. How are your extra-curriculars? You mentioned you have been do one for 3 years. That's good. It shows committment. Do you have a good mix of medical and community service activites? Do you have any experiences that make you unique?

2. You really need kick-ass recs. I'm sure you can get an awesome one from the place you have been volunteering from. Some reccommenders wil let you see what they wrote (even if you have signed the confidentiality thing). If they do send you a copy of their letter, make sure it is strong. If it isn't, find people who can rave about you.

3. Since you were just verified, you should be getting tons of secondaires now. I think you need to focus on doing a good job on these secondareis -- esp. the ones that ask thoughtful/thinking questions. B/c these are the school that might look past your numbers and try to see the real you.

You're not out of the game yet. You still have a chance, especially if you did well on the MCATS. Don't give up 🙂 It might help to find someone at your school to vent to.... this is such a frustrating process; don't keep your feelings all bottled up (since you mentioned you're not venting to your bf anymore). Your school should have students who offer peer counseling, or try an anonymous hotline.

Good luck with everything You can always PM if you have questions or anything 🙂

 

[FakeSN4pride]

Non-URM
All state Schools and Schools in NY and I feel like waiting for my MCAT scores to decide where else
I feel like I did ok on the mcat probably around a 30
I have a good mix of medical and non-medical extra curricular activities
Most recs are great?they know me as more than a number..they know I had a hard time adjusting freshman year and was a bit traumatized academically and emotionally by the whole 2001 fall situation.
But there is one rec problem: I requested one last semester and my relationship with the professor turned sour because he made inappropriate advances and I pushed that away and cut off all contact. However, last week when school resumed he turned in my letter of recommendation. I was considering having it pulled but I don?t want the pre med office to force me into a explanation. However to do that I would have to find another letter to replace it I was considering speaking to my current professor ? although it has only been one week I seem to really be hitting it off in this one class?.
I don?t know what to do about that letter but I would have to do it before they do committee letters next week.

Thanks for all the advice and encouragement I am going to keep working I suppose that?s correct, when you guys imply it?s the only thing I CAN do today for a hopeful tomorrow

 

[FakeSN4pride]

Btw when i asked him for the letter it was last spring i was acing his class and really loving the material, all the other stuff happened over summer and he joked about blackmailing me - i think he was joking i dont really know how good of a gauge i am of his behavior because he feels so two-sided. i stopped talking to him but he must have kept the pre med office and fulfiled the recommendation last week because they recieved one from him. i signed the waiver to read that recommendation when it was requested last spring.

 

[MadameLULU]

Btw when i asked him for the letter it was last spring i was acing his class and really loving the material, all the other stuff happened over summer and he joked about blackmailing me - i think he was joking i dont really know how good of a gauge i am of his behavior because he feels so two-sided. i stopped talking to him but he must have kept the pre med office and fulfiled the recommendation last week because they recieved one from him. i signed the waiver to read that recommendation when it was requested last spring.

id talk to your pre-med advisor about it. I know it may be awkward but just tell him/her the situation and see if you can pull it out if your advisor think it is bad.

although i waived my rights, my pre-med advisors encouraged me to get more than 1 science recommendation (i was not a science major) so they could pick the best one.

 

[FakeSN4pride]

id talk to your pre-med advisor about it. I know it may be awkward but just tell him/her the situation and see if you can pull it out if your advisor think it is bad.

although i waived my rights, my pre-med advisors encouraged me to get more than 1 science recommendation (i was not a science major) so they could pick the best one.

i dont find her too sympathetic but i will try to get a appointment next week. thats a good idea!
maybe i can ask her to read and decide if the letter is in accordance with my other ( i am sure) stellar recomendations.
THANK YOU!!
that way i wouldnt even be seeing it..ok now to ball up my guts and march in there Monday

 

[IAmAUser]

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[FakeSN4pride]

i have promised financial help if i go to a MD in the US from a relative. ugh the pressure is killing me today
but that is a good suggestion i guess i may haveto take the lonely long road if i want what i want