obstacles? emotional distress?

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jumpingbean

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I did my undergrad schooling at a "second tier" school, and am a pretty average applicant (28 MCAT, 3.65 GPA). I did have some signficant emotional obstacles to overcome (a couple of my friends passed away, family crisis), but I don't want to come off as unstable because of this. Should I or should I not mention it? Any advice? Thanks!
 
jumpingbean said:
I did my undergrad schooling at a "second tier" school, and am a pretty average applicant (28 MCAT, 3.65 GPA). I did have some signficant emotional obstacles to overcome (a couple of my friends passed away, family crisis), but I don't want to come off as unstable because of this. Should I or should I not mention it? Any advice? Thanks!

Yes, just be careful how you write it. Look into applying to NYU, it specifically asks about this and it the only secondary essay!
 
Definitely mention it. But, speak maturely about it, discuss what you have learned, why they have made you a stronger person, and ready to deal with them in the future.
In a sense, you are lucky, and I don't mean this sarcastically.
Medicine is an emotionally trying profession, and having had tough experiences to learn from, you will be BETTER prepared than people like me.
Good luck.
 
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