Odd extra Curricular

[xxAtreusxx]

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Hey everyone, I am getting ready to take my Mcat in May and hit the applications as soon as I can, and have been looking back over things that I think will aid my application (Volunteering at a psychiatric hospital, research, habitat for humanity...) and was left wondering about one more.

I play in a rock band, and have since my freshman year. We got really well known in our area, and traveled over the region (Ohio and Michigan) and even got to play for 3 nationally signed bands (crowds of 1,000+!!). I've just started to wonder if this may actually look bad to an admissions committee, kind of paint me in a bad light. We have done charity shows and benefits as well, but I just worry that I will be thought of as possessing some of the more questionable characteristics that are typically associated with members of a rock band.

I would hope that having a good amount of A's in the more advanced courses (Ochem I,II, Physics I, II, genetics, cell bio and some neurosciences) would demonstrate my devotion to academics, but I just don't know.

Do you think I should still mention the band, or forget about it?

Thank you for your time

 

[dapdrow]

I'm pretty sure showing that you can perform well academically while still doing various things is a positive. I would include it. You're supposed to have a life!

 

[Morsetlis]

You should mention the band.

 

[xxAtreusxx]

Ok, I think I will mention it then, thank you! I just wasn't sure and I am hitting the pinnacle of my worries lol

 

[MLT2MT2DO]

The more things you can mention that make admins think you are a "well-rounded" individual the better.

 

[Dr Skeptismo]

Nat, the tall guy from 3OH!3, is holding a deferred acceptance to the Univ. of Colorado med school.

 

[xxAtreusxx]

hahah that is AWESOME! 😀

 

[illegallysmooth]

Definitely mention it. But, keep in mind they might actually look you up on the internet if you have songs or videos available for streaming. I've heard of this happening!

 

[xxAtreusxx]

Yeah, thats kind of what worried me. Our songs aren't offensive, really, just alternative rock stuff, kinda like 3 days grace or foo fghters, but there are definitely a few pictures of me with the guys from tantric that may not be an accurate representation of myself...😉

Maybe just not mention our name, and do some myspace editing?

Thanks for all the input guys!