<p>Is there any way I could spin a freshman year suspension in my favor? Well, maybe not in my favor but not have it rule me out of med school completely?</p>
<p>Of course the magnitude of the harm – and therefore the most appropriate response from you – will depend on what you were suspended for.</p>
<p>Were you Nifonged?</p>
<p>haha, it was a combination of 2 alcohol offenses which happened in my first month or two of college. Then I sent out a joke email that wasn’t taken so well by my hall director. 3 strikes and im out for a semester</p>
<p>I’m not on an admissions committee; I have never sat on one; I have no firsthand knowledge; the following is just how I would feel.</p>
<p>I would feel much less concerned about a more-severe, one-time offense.</p>
<p>There’s no good way to “spin” yourself out of this. When asked to explain, you need to explain completely, take responsibility for your actions, be genuinely remorseful and be able to demonstrate that you aren’t that person any more.</p>
<p>A lot will depend on what you do with your life between then and when you apply. </p>
<p>To me, and I have been in the admissions business to a minor degree, starting your response with “haha” doesn’t show me that you are taking this seriously. You will need to give me a good reason to take a closer look at your package.</p>
<p>“haha” was in response to the Nifonged comment. But thanks for the comments.</p>
<p>I wish it was possible to explain bad gpas and mcats.</p>