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Nov 22
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#92: Addressing Bad Grades

The Premed Consultants
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🎓 Thinking of explaining that bad semester in your med school application?

Before you dive into the Impactful Experience Essay, listen to this. Dr. Adam Nessim breaks down when it's smart to talk about a low GPA or academic struggle—and when it's better to let your upward trend do the talking.

Whether you had a rough start or just one semester that tanked your grades, this advice could save you from oversharing or sounding like you're making excuses.

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