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[ransofar]

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OK so here is the deal, let us assume that I attend an ivy league school, I won't mention it because I am afraid that it would be easy to recognize who I am based on the other fact that I am an underrepresented minority. Just think of me as that one kid from the hood who had to trek the whole city just to get to an ok high school. Then just off of a whim decided to apply to that "prestigious university", and magically got in. Once actually being there she finds that it is another world, where people don't get mugged everyday, and it is normal to stay up all night, for what? watching movies? no! to study! This new life has been very hard on me, hard to adjust. Thus my grades have majorly suffered! My gpa is a 2.4, that is so low. I had never in my life had a gpa that low. I sometimes get depressed and think its much better to go back home and just be a technician or something. The classes are overwhelming, and everyone just seems like they went to a mini ivy high school or something. They seem to have the upper hand by at-least knowing the basics of everything before they started college. But besides that I have thought about it, and I think that my goal is to be an honorable person, someone who can go back to the hood and help out. I'm not sure how many of you have read that book about the kids from Newark who made a pact and all decided to help each other out to become doctors, I think its called "The Pact". Sadly, I only have a couple of friends, that has also factored into my situation. So shy, so busy, so lonesome on this path... I know its not right to blame it on my "minority-ness", but I am sure that it has hindered me. I don't mean to be racist but if it is hard to be black and at a university, it is harder to be hispanic... I have no clue if I want to keep on trying at being a doctor. It is so hard to apply to internships and research programs when your gpa is that low.

 

[faith2]

Girl this is why we are categorized in the URM section because some of us have hurdles to overcome and we try the best that we can but the ending is not always like the movies. I tried to make this point in another thread with the same title work on the other parts of you application-NOW still continue going to your IVY league school and keep trying go to tutoring change your course load hell maybe change your major to something like basket weaving, and do the pre med req as a minor. Graduate knowing that you will need to do a SMP program or a postbac linked to a medical school. do not give up this is why there are so few of us as MD's because sometimes life deals cards to us that is a failing hand. If you want we can become " computer friends" PM me do not feel ashamed all of us did not get that greater than 30 MCAT and the 4.0 GPA and we still got in. You just are more likely to be a nontrad med student.

Accepted 2014 UCF
GO ARMY!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK so here is the deal, let us assume that I attend an ivy league school, I won't mention it because I am afraid that it would be easy to recognize who I am based on the other fact that I am an underrepresented minority. Just think of me as that one kid from the hood who had to trek the whole city just to get to an ok high school. Then just off of a whim decided to apply to that "prestigious university", and magically got in. Once actually being there she finds that it is another world, where people don't get mugged everyday, and it is normal to stay up all night, for what? watching movies? no! to study! This new life has been very hard on me, hard to adjust. Thus my grades have majorly suffered! My gpa is a 2.4, that is so low. I had never in my life had a gpa that low. I sometimes get depressed and think its much better to go back home and just be a technician or something. The classes are overwhelming, and everyone just seems like they went to a mini ivy high school or something. They seem to have the upper hand by at-least knowing the basics of everything before they started college. But besides that I have thought about it, and I think that my goal is to be an honorable person, someone who can go back to the hood and help out. I'm not sure how many of you have read that book about the kids from Newark who made a pact and all decided to help each other out to become doctors, I think its called "The Pact". Sadly, I only have a couple of friends, that has also factored into my situation. So shy, so busy, so lonesome on this path... I know its not right to blame it on my "minority-ness", but I am sure that it has hindered me. I don't mean to be racist but if it is hard to be black and at a university, it is harder to be hispanic... I have no clue if I want to keep on trying at being a doctor. It is so hard to apply to internships and research programs when your gpa is that low.

 

[njbmd]

OK so here is the deal, let us assume that I attend an ivy league school, I won't mention it because I am afraid that it would be easy to recognize who I am based on the other fact that I am an underrepresented minority. Just think of me as that one kid from the hood who had to trek the whole city just to get to an ok high school. Then just off of a whim decided to apply to that "prestigious university", and magically got in. Once actually being there she finds that it is another world, where people don't get mugged everyday, and it is normal to stay up all night, for what? watching movies? no! to study! This new life has been very hard on me, hard to adjust. Thus my grades have majorly suffered! My gpa is a 2.4, that is so low. I had never in my life had a gpa that low. I sometimes get depressed and think its much better to go back home and just be a technician or something. The classes are overwhelming, and everyone just seems like they went to a mini ivy high school or something. They seem to have the upper hand by at-least knowing the basics of everything before they started college. But besides that I have thought about it, and I think that my goal is to be an honorable person, someone who can go back to the hood and help out. I'm not sure how many of you have read that book about the kids from Newark who made a pact and all decided to help each other out to become doctors, I think its called "The Pact". Sadly, I only have a couple of friends, that has also factored into my situation. So shy, so busy, so lonesome on this path... I know its not right to blame it on my "minority-ness", but I am sure that it has hindered me. I don't mean to be racist but if it is hard to be black and at a university, it is harder to be hispanic... I have no clue if I want to keep on trying at being a doctor. It is so hard to apply to internships and research programs when your gpa is that low.

Find a minority faculty mentor at your prestigious ivy university and enlist their advice and help. Let them know of your struggles and let them advise you. Many people have to overcome "culture" shock when attending college and thus a sympathetic mentor can make a huge difference. Seek out the right person and do whatever you can to get your studies on track. Just because your uGPA is low now, doesn't mean that it's going to stay that way. You can get past this but reach out and find someone who can help you navigate the academic environment. There is no substitute for having a strong mentor in your corner.

 

[Oncoloman]

This is an old post but just don't give up! Period! A mentor is a great thing to have. I suffered from not having one as well but I have had to look past my south central LA upbringing's, put my head down and just keep going. You can do it!!! 👍

 

[dotdash]

Ransofar, I hope you are doing okay. You should know that you are absolutely right: it *is* harder for you than for those who come through feeder lives to the ivy league. You will have a harder time, no doubt of it. The only thing is, if you can fight your way through by hook or crook, and not give up and celebrate the progress in yourself, you will graduate with a very valuable degree that will serve you well the rest of your life. It is worth it. So hang in there. Stamina will take you an amazing long way.

 

[FriendlyFace]

OK so here is the deal, let us assume that I attend an ivy league school, I won't mention it because I am afraid that it would be easy to recognize who I am based on the other fact that I am an underrepresented minority. Just think of me as that one kid from the hood who had to trek the whole city just to get to an ok high school. Then just off of a whim decided to apply to that "prestigious university", and magically got in. Once actually being there she finds that it is another world, where people don't get mugged everyday, and it is normal to stay up all night, for what? watching movies? no! to study! This new life has been very hard on me, hard to adjust. Thus my grades have majorly suffered! My gpa is a 2.4, that is so low. I had never in my life had a gpa that low. I sometimes get depressed and think its much better to go back home and just be a technician or something. The classes are overwhelming, and everyone just seems like they went to a mini ivy high school or something. They seem to have the upper hand by at-least knowing the basics of everything before they started college. But besides that I have thought about it, and I think that my goal is to be an honorable person, someone who can go back to the hood and help out. I'm not sure how many of you have read that book about the kids from Newark who made a pact and all decided to help each other out to become doctors, I think its called "The Pact". Sadly, I only have a couple of friends, that has also factored into my situation. So shy, so busy, so lonesome on this path... I know its not right to blame it on my "minority-ness", but I am sure that it has hindered me. I don't mean to be racist but if it is hard to be black and at a university, it is harder to be hispanic... I have no clue if I want to keep on trying at being a doctor. It is so hard to apply to internships and research programs when your gpa is that low.

i came from a horrible part of town and had a terrible upbringing. If there was ever a posterchild for beating the odds i would probably be it. Still came out of college with an elite GPA. no one helped me and everyone assumed i was stupid and didnt want to study with me. Did it make me feel bad? yes. did it stop me? no. stop making excuses and work for what you want