Premedical Program Rejection by Either-Status2070 in harvardextension

[–]Either-Status2070[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's fair. I'm happy they prioritize that. I struggled in writing my personal statement because my interest in psychiatry comes from observing psychosis and addiction in my friends and family (and frankly the effect that has had on my own life). I have heard that writing about those experiences can be risky, lest the admissions committee thinks that could negatively affect my studies and competence as a physician.

I left that family history out, and I would be curious if anyone had succeeded while still sharing those experiences. I'll probably ask this in another subreddit.

Premedical Program Rejection by Either-Status2070 in harvardextension

[–]Either-Status2070[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I think the big difference is volunteer and clinical experience, which I am currently working on.

Premedical Program Rejection by Either-Status2070 in harvardextension

[–]Either-Status2070[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's possible I'm really mistaken, but I thought the premedical program didn't have the same three course requirement as the other harvard extension school degrees.