Letter of intent to include weaknesses?

[boeing787]

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Hello,

I like to think I've just been very unlucky this cycle (LizzyM score over 75, but only one acceptance to a school I truly did not like), but getting into a school I recently interviewed at would be incredible. However, it's not looking good.
I interviewed there in January and was not accepted outright, but rather given a type of hold status (we will review your app again...). Here's the thing, I have already sent a letter of intent detailing my, well, intent to go to the school, including why I believe I'm a good fit. I have also sent an update letter including grades and research updates.

I will send one more update letter if a co-authored paper finally gets published (as well as a few more updates). I would ideally like to combine this with another letter of intent. My question is: should I address one of the weaknesses of my application (community service) in my letter? I have a perfectly valid (I think) excuse, namely that I was one of the primary caretakers for a sick family member for the past three summers.

Lastly, I addressed my previous letter of intent to one of the deans (and not the admissions office), and I believe it's very possible she simply ignored it. With my next update/intent letter (which I will send to the admissions committee), should I also attach my first intent letter?

Thanks!

 

[La Presse]

That is not wise.

On a side note, where did you apply to this cycle?

 

[boeing787]

While my list was admittedly top heavy (if you go by USNews rankings... about 12 in the top 30 and 7 lower than that), I really wanted to do research in the next four years (and I may even take a gap year to do additional research--MD/PhD is just too many years though). My state also doesn't have any public schools.

 

[Geebeejay]

Hello,

I like to think I've just been very unlucky this cycle (LizzyM score over 75, but only one acceptance to a school I truly did not like), but getting into a school I recently interviewed at would be incredible. However, it's not looking good.
I interviewed there in January and was not accepted outright, but rather given a type of hold status (we will review your app again...). Here's the thing, I have already sent a letter of intent detailing my, well, intent to go to the school, including why I believe I'm a good fit. I have also sent an update letter including grades and research updates.

I will send one more update letter if a co-authored paper finally gets published (as well as a few more updates). I would ideally like to combine this with another letter of intent. My question is: should I address one of the weaknesses of my application (community service) in my letter? I have a perfectly valid (I think) excuse, namely that I was one of the primary caretakers for a sick family member for the past three summers.

Lastly, I addressed my previous letter of intent to one of the deans (and not the admissions office), and I believe it's very possible she simply ignored it. With my next update/intent letter (which I will send to the admissions committee), should I also attach my first intent letter?

Thanks!

It's called a letter of intent not a letter of weakness. Focus on the "intent" part and why you intend to attend this medical school and don't get sidetracked or ramble about stuff that can only hurt you.

 

[survivordo]

No need to bring up weaknesses. This letter should only highlight the great aspects of your app. If they want to find weaknesses they will seek them out.

Survivor DO