My Failures Of Not Getting Into Medical School

1) One of the biggest failures I have experienced is not getting into medical school in previous cycles. This has taught me that if I really want something, I have to work hard for it. Just because things came easy to you in high school does not mean that you will continue into college. I never once had to try hard in high school, I would just pay attention in class and do well on the tests. When it came to college though, I had absolutely no idea how to study. I spent many sleepless nights trying to learn the information, just to fail the test in the morning. It took me a long time, but I finally learned what worked for me when it came to studying. I do best when I write things down by hand instead of typing them, and I do even better if I create flashcards for the difficult topics. Since graduating college, I have been diagnosed with ADHD and learning coping mechanisms and ways to help my brain stay stimulated has helped me improve greatly academically. Things do not always happen the first time, and if it’s something
I keep a google calendar full of important dates and I have it set up to remind me of every event 30 minutes prior to its start time. This keeps me on track and helps me remember all the various things going on in my life. If it’s not in my calendar, there’s a good I am going to forget about it till the last minute. On top of that, I have also learned to schedule my days down to the hour, especially on super busy days. This helps to keep me moving forward and not getting stuck in one area. I start with what is most important and if it’s studying for a test or quiz, I ensure that the time is split up throughout the day to help keep me focused. I also take care to schedule breaks throughout my day for eating, working out, and stopping to take a breath. I have found this is the most efficient use of my time and helps me to get the most done when I am feeling overwhelmed by the days to do