chrissy0022 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I have 2 w/f and a D in one course due to a medical sickness and i have explained that in my personal narrative and i have a recommendation from the teacher that gave me the w/f explaining why her hands were tied in giving me that and then she goes on and gives me a great recommendation because after my recovery i have had straight A's in all of my prereqs... How much is this going to hurt me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorRRT Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 What class was it in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted August 27, 2012 Moderator Share Posted August 27, 2012 depends on the rest of your app. if you have an overall gpa > 3.3 and good hce probably not a big deal unless it was in a require prereq. if your gpa is low and you have poor hce that might be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted August 27, 2012 Administrator Share Posted August 27, 2012 What EMED said. But you've already done the best you can do with it--you've addressed in your application and gotten a LOR from the instructor who can attest to your situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzpa Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 That is one awesome LOR to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissy0022 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 i took it over it was AP2 and had a 108 avenge in there the teacher also wrote that she observed me coming in early and basically teach half the lab for that class. i have over 600 HCE hours in a great variety of field with privalages as a student to one major hospital and a major medical center and this is all volunteer hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissy0022 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 I just want to know what else i should do to increase my chances... i have had straight A;s ever since getting better except for an 87 in evil accelerated organic chemistry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Steve Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 What else? Apply. Let them tell you no. The paralysis of analysis is deadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissy0022 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 What else? Apply. Let them tell you no. The paralysis of analysis is deadly. thank you i am applying my application is out there just waiting on one more LOR which should be done tomorrow... mostly my question was about the thought on my situations and my chances and i was just trying to get advice from others who have been in this field and know more about this process than i do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissy0022 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Id agree that your lor is remarkable... Talk about taking a weakness and turning it around! That's actually bada$$. Its the effective version of the innefective "what are my weaknesses?.... Well I guesse I work too hard." In your case it's "what bad academic performance do I need to explain to the admissions committee?..... Well, I did bad because I was sick, and I retook the class and ended up teaching it, and had 108 percent... I'll just let my professor explain it". I'm not being sarcastic... That's awesome. thank you so much... i have worked had in the last year to make up for when i was sick and I just was worried that it would still negatively effect me. thank you for your support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Steve Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Your concerns are understandable. I recall the application process being very nerve wracking. However, you have demonstrated a major KEY element in being a great professional... the ability to correct your mistakes and overcome adversity. Everyone makes errors. Not everyone has the wherewithal to rise above their error. You owned you mistake, you fixed it, in fact, you fixed it with such vigor that you got your professor to write a letter on your behalf. That's good stuff. Your accomplishments may actually set you ahead of some of the competition. If I was on an AdCom and had to chose between a person who has had an easy go of life so far, having never really been challenged vs. an applicant who has been put through their paces a bit... well I'd be the second applicant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 108 average? I think it shows that you've matured school-wise after you realized what you wanted to do. Should impress the admissions people :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissy0022 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Thank you guys so much for taking time to let me know your thoughts! my applications are out and I will keep you guys updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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