Brief Profile:
Three years news reporter (beat included health-care), four years national caliber athlete, a year in Mexico, two semesters teaching freshman English comp. Served six years on nonprofit board dedicated to community outdoor recreation, four years as occasional fundraiser for nonprofit medical clinic, one year promoting successful municipal bond issue for city parks.
// Applications //
Application Cycle One: 2004
Undergraduate college: UMontana
Undergraduate Area of study: English/Literature
Institution: UMontana
Area of Study: English/Literature
Degree Obtained: MFA
Total MCAT SCORE: 520
MCAT Section Scores:
B/B 129,
C/P 130,
CARS 132
Overall GPA: 3.50
Science GPA: 3.95
Summary of Application Experience
Ten years out from undergrad, so more 'life experiences' than most. Plus, had spouse on board, always better to have a partner. Emphasized interest in humanities and dedicated civic involvement in application. Didn't emphasize achievements (academic, athletic, or otherwise). Good letters of recommendation from work, volunteer, and social contacts. Enjoyed the post-bacc year of pre-med classes. Application process hard but good for personal focus. During interviews, didn't explain away mediocre grades, age, or previous career. Instead focussed on personal growth and cross-disciplinary opportunities. Interviewed and accepted to one school very early, so withdrew from most secondaries. Tried to minimize stress, maximize pleasure, to learn and enjoy material, to be humble and patient.
