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One of my parents has end-stage cancer, and help is needed at home. My university is too far away to make the drive multiple times a week.
I understand I can explain these issues on my application, but I'm wondering what effects it would have. Does an LOA where I do no pre-med activities look bad? Would a GPA hit make me less competitive despite the explanation?
My question essentially boils down to "Can legitimate excuses on an application make up for the effect it has on my activities and GPA?"
Thanks.
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I understand I can explain these issues on my application, but I'm wondering what effects it would have. Does an LOA where I do no pre-med activities look bad? Would a GPA hit make me less competitive despite the explanation?
My question essentially boils down to "Can legitimate excuses on an application make up for the effect it has on my activities and GPA?"
Thanks.
— Experts please respond to this post —