Should I have mentioned the true reason of low GPA?

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[KTMBASEBALLDAWG]

I don't think revealing to adcoms that you were extremely emotionally unstable would help anything. Also what college doesn't let you pick your own courses til senior year???

 

[maybemed2013]

Reveal it, I would.

 

[LaughingGas]

reveal it but here is the thing. you want to mention something negative about yourself that you can turn into something positive during the explanation.
best luck

 

[doc toothache]

I am currently applying to dental schools in the 2012 cycle. I've gotten a few interviews coming up in October. However, I wasn't completely honest in my application.
I had a parabolic trend in my transcript. 4.0 start and 4.0 finish, but a measly 3.0 in between. On my application, I attributed it this to lack of focus/method/maturity, etc.. I know I could have done something, maybe appeal the case or simply transferred program/school or took a semester off...but I didn't.
Did I made the right choice to not disclose this on my application? I have some doubts right now because first, I was not technically honest by not disclosing it when explaining my low GPA in a certain year and second, it is a more compelling condition that contributed to the low GPA than lack of focus/maturity.

Knowing that you "could have done something", but didn't, is precisely lack of "focus/method/maturity". During your interview, you may have the opportunity to expand on the extenuating circumstances, however, going into gory detail may reinforce the perception of a flaccid spinal column/lack of maturity to extricate yourself from the predicament.

 

[tayloreve]

Dang..this sounds like some high school drama....

 

[euphaire]

I'm sorry to hear what you went through. If I were in the same situation, I wouldn't mention it. It's not like you had a 2.5 year. A 3.0 year can be forgiven without extreme circumstances. Besides, like others mentioned, though you were a victim, you still could have done something to prevent it. Thus it may not be a positive thing to mention.
To the first poster, how can you assume the op is emotionally unstable? I hate how ppl on sdn just jump to judgements without knowing anything. I know I wouldn't go to some judgemental dentist.

 

[maybemed2013]

And what could she have done to prevent the abuse?
Her boyfriend should never hit her no matter what her actions were.

 

[jackalo34]

And what could she have done to prevent the abuse?
Her boyfriend should never hit her no matter what her actions were.

I agree, it's easier when you're outside looking in. Not having relationships younger probably didn't help. We also don't know the family history. I'm glad you're no longer with him, but do have the power to stand up to abusive relationships in the future.