"Other" essays

[IlyaR]

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So far I've been owning up to my lackluster beginnings in undergrad, and writing about my reinvention over the past few years. If there is space, I also add what I've been doing this summer (observership with A LOT of patient interaction: I interview, do physical exams, present to attendings, etc)

I feel like its better to be upfront about it than have an elephant in the room

Gonnif was a big help with this when I was discussing my greatest obstacle essay, but want to see how it fits into "others"
Thoughts on taking this approach?

 

[IlyaR]

Also, would bringing up stats in this type of essay be a bit gauche? I don't want to patronize any ADCOMs since the numbers are on the primary, but just highlight them

 

[beeboops]

Eh, I don't think bringing up exact numbers would be good. It throws the focus on the numbers rather than on your reinvention.