Sudden motivation and opinions needed

[bextehude]

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Hey everyone -

During high school I was an extremely motivated student who enjoyed doing community service and having many hobbies. I had many psychological problems towards the end of high school do to a long relationship ending on a terrible note, and so I went into college not feeling like myself. My grades haven't been as good (3.75 non-pre-medicine courses, and I haven't yet taken any pre-med courses yet) but after a long journey and a lot of thinking, I suddenly have found some direction and feel much better.

I haven't even been involved in the community since stepping foot on campus, and I'm a sophomore! But if I really decide I am going to pursue pre-medicine, do you think it isn't too late to start the race, do more service hours, and work my tail off? I know I am cut out for this pre-medicine. I think I need a little encouragement though...because my resume will not look perfect.

 

[MegMurry]

Hey everyone -

During high school I was an extremely motivated student who enjoyed doing community service and having many hobbies. I had many psychological problems towards the end of high school do to a long relationship ending on a terrible note, and so I went into college not feeling like myself. My grades haven't been as good (3.75 non-pre-medicine courses, and I haven't yet taken any pre-med courses yet) but after a long journey and a lot of thinking, I suddenly have found some direction and feel much better.

I haven't even been involved in the community since stepping foot on campus, and I'm a sophomore! But if I really decide I am going to pursue pre-medicine, do you think it isn't too late to start the race, do more service hours, and work my tail off? I know I am cut out for this pre-medicine. I think I need a little encouragement though...because my resume will not look perfect.

3.75 is NOT bad. Don't get misled by sdn. You're a sophomore - people decide to go into medicine after graduating. There's a whole slew of postbacc programs for that demographic. It's certainly not too late for you.

It sounds like you know what you need to do. Take your premed classes, work your tail off in them and start getting involved in the community again, especially if you enjoy that work. Medicine is definitely not about perfection, and no one single resume is "perfect" for medical school, despite what SDN would have you believe. Good luck!

 

[bextehude]

3.75 is NOT bad. Don't get misled by sdn. You're a sophomore - people decide to go into medicine after graduating. There's a whole slew of postbacc programs for that demographic. It's certainly not too late for you.

It sounds like you know what you need to do. Take your premed classes, work your tail off in them and start getting involved in the community again, especially if you enjoy that work. Medicine is definitely not about perfection, and no one single resume is "perfect" for medical school, despite what SDN would have you believe. Good luck!

Thank you! I needed to hear (or read!) just what you said. I am in one of the top schools in the nation, and the courses for pre-medicine are really challenging. I've been so lazy for the past year and a half, and it has made me extremely anxious. It just isn't "me" to hang out with people all day. So I know I have the energy it takes to work now.

 

[Buttermellow]

3.75 is NOT bad. Don't get misled by sdn. You're a sophomore - people decide to go into medicine after graduating. There's a whole slew of postbacc programs for that demographic. It's certainly not too late for you.

It sounds like you know what you need to do. Take your premed classes, work your tail off in them and start getting involved in the community again, especially if you enjoy that work. Medicine is definitely not about perfection, and no one single resume is "perfect" for medical school, despite what SDN would have you believe. Good luck!

This.

Also, don't feel like you need to apply on the "normal" time schedule (taking mcat during/after junior year, beginning to apply summer before your senior year). You may want to keep working on your extracurriculars and grades during your senior year, and then take a gap year and get a job or volunteer while you apply.

 

[gmcguitar4]

Your are completely fine.

 

[Stumpyman]

You're fine, don't worry too much. People start pre med in their forties, so time-wise you're actually spot-on.