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lifeisgood7

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my grades consistently declined, then spike to A/A+'s. Here's a look at them semester by semester:
Freshman year 1st semester: 3.88
Freshman year 2nd semester: 3.23
Spring term: 4.0
Sophomore year 1st semester: 3.21
Sophomore year 2nd semester: 2.71 - this semester was really bad bc i was in 6-7 classes, and heaviest extracurricular commitment of my college career so far
Junior year 1st semester: 4.0
Junior year 2nd semester: 4.0

Overall science gpa of 3.6 and overall cumulative around there too. My MCAT score is 518.
I am heavily involved in many (6) extracurriculars. Everything for a year+. My bad grades are a result of my overcommitment to doing well in these extracurriculars, and I have since secured leadership positions in most of those clubs. I do research (6 hrs/wk for 2 yrs), and volunteer regularly. My clinical/shadowing experience is extensive, but it was condensed to fit within a month or so. I also have a job as a tutor in several locations, so my teaching/mentorship experience is strong
 
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To add more depth: I am published twice as a 2nd or 3rd author in mid-tier publications, also writing a thesis on my research. Volunteer in a federal prison in an impoverished area (2 yrs), volunteer in hospital as a tutor for eating disorder patients (1.5 yrs) , paid gymnastics coach for mentally disabled kids . Leadership positions in all of these volunteer organizations.
I am study group facilitator for Orgo 1, and an english tutor for korean business students and go to a public university.
 
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