<p>It’s not an assumption, and I’m not incorrect (I don’t believe). As I can recall, there is a writing section which takes just as long as the VR section. It goes from J->T and is not part of the 45, but med schools do see it. The reason I said 1/2.</p>
<p>Not trying to be rude, but English is my third language. Even though I test well above average, I continue to push myself to perfect my English. I still fear English to death, but I don’t run away from it. Rather, I continually practice my reading and writing skills, and they have improved and continue to improve tremendously.</p>
<p>I’ll reference something you wrote:
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<p>The way I see it, you see that you should only work as hard as it takes to get a high GPA. Bragging about slacking in class while still receiving a 3.9 weighed GPA isn’t going to impress anyone (especially on CC). There is a big difference between working hard to achieve passable results and working hard to improve on one’s strengths and weaknesses. The truly gifted would know to work hard to better themselves and not shy away from things that “bore” them (and guess what, most of them have a life).</p>
<p>A real life example: Many top football players do regular ballet training. I don’t think many of them enjoy wearing dancer’s belts and leotards. However, they do it so they could strengthen their core, which improves their overall game.</p>
<p>I don’t either and I work on it everyday as well. I work on it by continuously reading in English and I always will. To some extent I do also fear English and I sometimes try to avoid it, yes, but most of the time I don’t. I can see where you are coming from. But that’s not the case here. I still believe that those located at the top are not necessarily the smartest. Also I’m not bragging about slacking in class. Far from it. I sit in the front and pay attention, I just don’t take it as seriously as others do. I wasn’t trying to impress anyone with a 3.9 GPA cause everyone on here is crazy and get like 4.9’s or something. What I’m trying to get across is that people who slack off are often considered dumb and not the best of the best. Yes, they are flawed, I am flawed, for not trying or reaching for the highest possibilities. As time progresses I feel the need to study more and more, you know why? Classes at college level are finally interesting. I finally don’t just sit around and hope to pass my class. I work at it not because I want to prove to anyone that I can get a 4.0 or what ever but to myself. Essentially a self test which life is all about. Proving to oneself that oneself can make it. I guess I was just tired of high school where I was stuck with underachievers who slow down a class or overachievers who think they are better then me. In college now, I can relate to people who work for a personal goal. Excuse me for being stubborn and biased. Guess what I’m working on becoming fluent in my 4th language, languages fascinate me and I never had a chance to study then in high school. Well good luck, the best of luck to you. Oh and my bad I seriously forgot the Writing Portion, grrr it’s like that writing portion on the ACT which everyone, or at least I forget about. Yeah I wasn’t sure completely but believe me I did know about it I’ve just been very tired lately. Haven’t slept since yesterday. LOL I can’t believe I forgot about that portion. LOL I need some rest. Laters. Oh I’ve read about the MCAT a lot and I’ve already begun preparing myself for it. LOL Good thing you reminded me of that portion. Awesome, another thing to study for.</p>
<p>You want to know something funny? I like staying low in my GPA so when I take a test I surprise people as to my abilities. I’ve done that a couple times and I instantly become noticed. Yeah its fun. One year I got recognized for having the overall highest state assessment scores at my school. People know I had potential but never did I shine more then I try. You know what? It’s true, its time to start trying and pushing myself. I’ll need to if I want the responsibility of saving people. Thanks for enlightening me to become a better person. XP No hard feelings.</p>
<p>Let me just leave it at this: you and I view life in very different ways, and that’s perfectly fine. I’m tired of the argument, we really aren’t getting too far with any of it. I am, however, glad to see your resolution to work harder in your last post, it should definitely increase your odds of getting into (and out of) med school.</p>
<p>Oh and PS, I do proofread my posts to make sure that they are comprehensible. I really don’t understand how this can be interpreted negatively…</p>
<p>Don’t get me wrong, yeah lets just drop it. Hmmmm, I do need to work on my English anyways so it’s never too late to start. Yes, we both view the world differently, but I saw your view and I accepted it and it should me I’d lost before. Thanks</p>