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I started out strong in college, and transferred to a 4 year college with a 3.8 and a 4.0 in the sciences. Since my transfer my grades have slipped dramatically. 3.3 in physiology, 3.2 in biochemistry, and a 2.7 in anatomy. However, this semester was especially hard given my family circumstances. I work 40+ hours a week as a respite care-giver for a child with cerebral palsy, and my dad has been very sick (he's been diagnosed with stage 4 cirrhosis, and we had a very drawn out cancer scare on top of the fact that he has been steadily losing his vision and is now completely without sight, has systemic sclerosis, and COPD ).
My overall GPA is now closer to 3.5, and my science GPA looks bad. Assuming a decent/good MCAT score (I can't afford the prep courses which makes me nervous); what are my best options for making myself more competitive? If I'm not even given an interview will I have a chance to explain the decline in grades?
Additional info; I am shadowing a D.O., plan to shadow an M.D., have excellent letters of reference from all of Owen's therapist (SLP's, PT's, OT's).
My overall GPA is now closer to 3.5, and my science GPA looks bad. Assuming a decent/good MCAT score (I can't afford the prep courses which makes me nervous); what are my best options for making myself more competitive? If I'm not even given an interview will I have a chance to explain the decline in grades?
Additional info; I am shadowing a D.O., plan to shadow an M.D., have excellent letters of reference from all of Owen's therapist (SLP's, PT's, OT's).