If a person who is non-traditional in age, but can play piano, flute, sing well, paint well (received prizes), write well (received prize), and loves to acquire new skills...it this at all frowned upon? It isn't like I became professional in any of the above.. But was just born with inborn proclivities and others I tried to acquire willfully.
I see that excellence is prized in medical school, if especially you are applying at a later age... But if not mediocre, but skilled, yet not "excellent", how to capitalize on this fact that I am a serious jack-of-all-trades?
2006-12-25 17:05:34 · 4 answers · asked by summation 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
I am not flitting, but in contemplation. I am currently in nursing school, but it is only a stepping stone. I have always wanted to be a doctor, but I also like pharmacy. I haven't even done any medical school prerequisites yet, so I have some time to think it over completely and thoroughly.
I am trying my darnest to be thorough, and those who do not know me may think I am just flitty.
Hm... I want to know for ADMISSION's sake, is it good or bad? Thanks
2006-12-25 18:57:58 · update #1
You have not described a jack-of-all-trades charasterisic. Even if I thought I was one, I know that I'm not. I can tap dance, sing, write, play piano. In addition to those skills, I have maintained a 4.0 in college. AS-HUC + BSMLT + BSN + BSBA + current MBA. All this and I still do not know how to fix my car or do light construction around the house among many other things. I am not a jack-of-all-trades, but I am good with the math and sciences which you will need for medical school.
You have described that you are artistic in nature. A college is going to want to know your math and sciences skills if you are wanting something other than a preforming arts degree. No matter how old or young you are, it ultimately goes down to getting a good grade on admissions tests.
A college will not frown upon a jack-of-all-trades person, but you have to prove yourself competent.
I hope this helps.
2006-12-25 20:33:43 · answer #1 · answered by tristan-adams 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i does no longer think of so. once you're nervous approximately it, touch an admissions person at a med college and ask them directly. yet while it comes time to word, you ought to place up one greater letter outlining your motivations for community college. If that's a economic ingredient or a private situation which you chosen community college over uni, they gained't look down on that. it somewhat is in basic terms uncomplicated classes, so it somewhat shouldn't make that lots difference interior the top.
2016-10-18 23:58:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think it is frowned upon, because they want you to spend the rest of your life in medicine if they are going to admit you.
Especially if you are older, as you imply. You could claim to have found your calling and your success in other endeavors would probably work in your favor, then.
Your constant flitting from one profession to another makes you seem kind of frivolous, to be perfectly honest with you.
2006-12-25 18:51:14 · answer #3 · answered by James A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are not a "jack of all trades", you are just a human being. All of us have hobbies and talents. You are not special. Just because you have a wide range of capabilities does not mean that you are a "jack of all trades". Get a grip. Follow your passion and do whatever it is you need to do to be sucessfull. Peace.
-C
2006-12-25 18:40:48 · answer #4 · answered by Carson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋