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Hey ladies and gents,
To get to straight to the point; I had a issue with alcohol. It was only after I got sober, that a distinct improvement of my gpa occurred. My application looks relatively competitive aside from my checkered past that will definitely have to be adequately explained. I want to discuss this in my PS.
I do feel to it's important to address my issue as there were some gaps in my academics, (I withdrew from 4 classes one quarter to attend treatment, among other things..) I also feel compelled to discuss it within the context that it was a motivating force in my decision to pursue medicine. As well, I believe I can hold a insider perspective when helping people going through the same experience. Finally, I'll maybe serve as some inspiration to those same individuals considering higher aspirations.
I'm currently 4 years clean. Don't really bother with AA anymore as it doesn't jive with me as much. (Though please attend if you think you may have a problem.) My stress relief these days is exercise and hobbies such as travel, hiking, and reading. Ironically, preparing to apply has been the most fulfilling, not stressful.
Going forward; how should I pose this on my personal statement? I don't plan to make a novel of it. I plan to hold a professional and serious tone throughout. Anyone who applied and openly discussed a issue such as alcohol on their PS, please share or PM with advice.
Really don't need a ton of $hit from people advising against it. Though i'm not the 'lord of the thread.'
Kudos and thanks
To get to straight to the point; I had a issue with alcohol. It was only after I got sober, that a distinct improvement of my gpa occurred. My application looks relatively competitive aside from my checkered past that will definitely have to be adequately explained. I want to discuss this in my PS.
I do feel to it's important to address my issue as there were some gaps in my academics, (I withdrew from 4 classes one quarter to attend treatment, among other things..) I also feel compelled to discuss it within the context that it was a motivating force in my decision to pursue medicine. As well, I believe I can hold a insider perspective when helping people going through the same experience. Finally, I'll maybe serve as some inspiration to those same individuals considering higher aspirations.
I'm currently 4 years clean. Don't really bother with AA anymore as it doesn't jive with me as much. (Though please attend if you think you may have a problem.) My stress relief these days is exercise and hobbies such as travel, hiking, and reading. Ironically, preparing to apply has been the most fulfilling, not stressful.
Going forward; how should I pose this on my personal statement? I don't plan to make a novel of it. I plan to hold a professional and serious tone throughout. Anyone who applied and openly discussed a issue such as alcohol on their PS, please share or PM with advice.
Really don't need a ton of $hit from people advising against it. Though i'm not the 'lord of the thread.'
Kudos and thanks
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