astrophage
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This is probably a bit of a neurotic question, but when it comes to assigning MME's, is it OK if research is NOT one of them?
As of now, I have put 1000+ hours of research into a synthetic biology lab and have decent productivity (1 pub, 3 posters, few awards). The research is at the frontier of antibiotic discovery and I find it really interesting! However, one hobby that has been super meaningful to me is photography. I probably have 4,000 hours of this since I got my first camera at 6. I think I can write a really interesting activity description with meaningful takeaways and how I've grown through this, but I am also applying to research heavy schools (3.94, 525, see WAMC for full details) and I do not want them to think that I do not find research significant or do not have good reflection from my experience.
I've gotten conflicting advice from individuals like Dr. Gray, r/premed on reddit, and SDN. I would appreciate any clarifying advice or anything I am missing. Thank you!
As of now, I have put 1000+ hours of research into a synthetic biology lab and have decent productivity (1 pub, 3 posters, few awards). The research is at the frontier of antibiotic discovery and I find it really interesting! However, one hobby that has been super meaningful to me is photography. I probably have 4,000 hours of this since I got my first camera at 6. I think I can write a really interesting activity description with meaningful takeaways and how I've grown through this, but I am also applying to research heavy schools (3.94, 525, see WAMC for full details) and I do not want them to think that I do not find research significant or do not have good reflection from my experience.
I've gotten conflicting advice from individuals like Dr. Gray, r/premed on reddit, and SDN. I would appreciate any clarifying advice or anything I am missing. Thank you!
