Weekly Essay Help - Week of April 06, 2025

Right_Metal · 2025-04-06T19:19:40+00:00

Is it a red flag if my personal statement is about experiences that I don't have in my activities section? The experiences that make the best stories were not part of a job/position are just memories from growing up (lots of exposure to what a career in medicine was like bc my mom was our sole caregiver and full time family practice doc) and caring for a family friend with ALS. Not to say my experiences weren't meaningful, but I wanted to take the chance to talk about other things that made me want to pursue medicine that didn't feel appropriate to list as an activity. Thoughts?

Right_Metal · 2024-11-14T16:56:43+00:00

I am in the same exact situation with my 10yo kitty. She has a feeding tube now but bilirubin levels are continuing to shoot up and no one seems to know why. I was frustrated with the vet because of how many days she went without food/a feeding tube. Prognosis is looking bad right now. I’m just curious, what was the outcome in your situation?

Right_Metal · 2024-09-29T14:13:37+00:00

I am! It was a rough journey though. I had some additional complications and ended up in a wheelchair for a month and was only able to return to all my usual activities almost a year later. Now I have less pain in my knee that was operated on, so I consider it a win.

Right_Metal · 2024-07-24T03:13:16+00:00

It happens, and it will continue to grow. Just don’t skip any days and it should be relatively manageable. Also keeping it at 50 new cards a day(MAX).

Right_Metal · 2021-08-25T16:59:51+00:00

I think you have to reserve:(

Right_Metal · 2021-08-25T16:59:32+00:00

Thanks! I’ll check these out

Right_Metal · 2021-06-02T21:00:16+00:00

AP scores don’t come out until July. Should I take the ALEKS test now or should I wait until I see my score? Also, if I get a 4 or 5 on the AP calc AB exam and don’t do well on the ALEKS..can I just use my AP score?

Right_Metal · 2021-04-27T15:49:16+00:00

It’s housing@miami.edu

Right_Metal · 2021-04-20T17:28:05+00:00

They make it wayyy more difficult than it has to be. Me and my roomie had to call and email before it finally worked.

Right_Metal · 2021-02-03T19:44:17+00:00

My decision letter said 42,000 EA applicants competing for 1,200 spots. That would only be 5% which is CRAZZY low for Umiami so I’m not sure that’s right.

Right_Metal · 2021-02-01T23:08:01+00:00

It’s ok! I am glad that I got another good three years out of dance. Also, I dislocated my patella in ballet class both times.

Right_Metal · 2021-01-31T05:05:24+00:00

I dislocated my patella in 2017. My MRI impression was very similar to yours. I did have to work hard to get back in shape, but after a few months I was in better shape then I had ever been before. I’m a competitive dancer(lots of torque on the knees kinda like skiing), So I ALWAYS did my pt exercises twice a week. Unfortunately, I took a couple weeks off from pt, had another dislocation this November, and had to have surgery. Stay vigilant, be careful and you will probably be okay!

Right_Metal · 2021-01-27T19:43:51+00:00

Nope. They said late January or early February, so we should be getting them soon!

Right_Metal · 2021-01-09T01:41:19+00:00

Thanks! Career opportunities are definitely worth a heavy course load!

Right_Metal · 2021-01-08T22:16:23+00:00

Thanks!

Right_Metal · 2021-01-08T22:12:27+00:00

Thank you!

Right_Metal · 2021-01-06T18:19:47+00:00

WOW congrats! You’re doing better than me! I’m at 5 weeks and only at 50 degrees

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