So I haven't had classes this week because of spring break, but I've been running around everywhere trying to round up some letters of recommendation. I've succesfully managed two so far, not including my faculty "mentor" who'll reccomend me in the committee letter I talked about earlier. So it looks like I need one more faculty member, and the reference of a physician. I'm trying to get in touch with my neurologist for that; it would be nice if I could keep some sort of neurology theme going on in my application, since that's my reason for applying. If I'm unable to get in touch with him I'll have to get my generalist to write one up, which should be easily doable, even if somewhat less desirable.
The third professor is a bit tricky. Ideally it would be a science professor. Unfortunately, my first year science courses at AU have been large and I didn't go to office hours, so I'm pretty sure the professors don't know me at all. My physics teachers might remember me, but physics was my weakest class and, probably, isn't the best place to go for recommendations. It's an option though - I'd go with the teacher from the first semester when I managed an A-. I went to his office hours a lot, and he'd hopefully remember me once he saw my face. He could talk about me visiting frequently and trying hard, if nothing else.
I was also thinking about trying to get one of my old law teachers to help explain/justify my transition from law to science. Having only one letter from an actual science teacher would seem odd though.... not to mention I've been completely unable to track down this former law teacher since she left her job after being nominated as an appellate judge.
I also need to finish my personal statement by Tuesday. I haven't really started (although I have a good idea of what I want to talk about), and that's a pretty important essay on my behalf, so it's I'm feeling a bit of stress. At least I'm good at that type of writing though, so it shouldn't be too hard once I get a draft done.
The funny/sad thing is that while I'm spending all this time working on my application, I'm not being able to find time to study enough for the MCAT itself.... that's going to be a problem in two or three months. A big one.
