I'm in a pretty tough situation. In my first few years of college I didn't do so well, and as a result, when I apply for medical school this summer I will have about a 3.3. cGPA and a 3.0 sGPA. I'm plan to go the DO route (which I had been planning on before I even entered college).
Part of the reason I did so poorly was because I am involved in many things outside of my academics... I am a volunteer EMT, I sit on my school's student advisory council, I am the president of two campus clubs, and I volunteer at my town's local crisis shelter. This is in addition to all of the other pre-med stuff; hospital volunteering, doctor shadowing, etc. The thing that occupies most of my time, however, is my involvement in several political organizations that aim to help pass legislation that thwarts terrorism (using sanctions, divestment, etc.). I feel that this is an extremely important contribution to both of my countries (I am an American citizen now but I am naturalized). However, medical school has always been my dream, and I'm afraid that I am no longer in the position to obtain it.
I am seeking advise regarding my chances. Any wisdom would be greatly appreciated.
p.s..I feel like this might be necessary to your assessment. I have retaken several (I think 7) classes for better grades, and I have two semesters of complete withdrawals, because my government required that I appear before them for military and family reasons.
Part of the reason I did so poorly was because I am involved in many things outside of my academics... I am a volunteer EMT, I sit on my school's student advisory council, I am the president of two campus clubs, and I volunteer at my town's local crisis shelter. This is in addition to all of the other pre-med stuff; hospital volunteering, doctor shadowing, etc. The thing that occupies most of my time, however, is my involvement in several political organizations that aim to help pass legislation that thwarts terrorism (using sanctions, divestment, etc.). I feel that this is an extremely important contribution to both of my countries (I am an American citizen now but I am naturalized). However, medical school has always been my dream, and I'm afraid that I am no longer in the position to obtain it.
I am seeking advise regarding my chances. Any wisdom would be greatly appreciated.
p.s..I feel like this might be necessary to your assessment. I have retaken several (I think 7) classes for better grades, and I have two semesters of complete withdrawals, because my government required that I appear before them for military and family reasons.