How goes things on the re-applicant front?

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How are my fellow reapplicants faring this time around? Any updates? I realize it's still very early in this whole process, but how are you guys doing on secondaries? Any interviews?

I am a fellow reapplicant.

Things are going much better this time around. I think I'll be choosing from multiple acceptances this year.
Also, I think I'll know by October whether I get accepted.
Last year was hell, I waited and waited-finally found out in May.
This year, I applied in June (rather than October).

This year, I'll be able to go to the majority of interviews knowing I have at least one medical school acceptance. This, I hope, will enable me to really be myself in the interviews, as well as to check out the school and feel like I have some choices.

Also, I'm applying to a Masters program.

All in all, I have to say at this point, I'm not bothered by the failure experience last year. It was very hard to go thru, but I honestly am stronger for it now. I feel confident and sure in who I am and my desire to go into medicine remains strong, failure didn't break me. I know my ability to handle interviews has increased. I'm not freaked out, because I have backup plans.


How are things going for everyone else?

Reapplicants kick @$$, because we got over some insecurities while reamining strong in our goals, and maybe we're not as cocky as the average pre-med.

My reapplication is going much better than last year's. I already have 3 allopathic interviews, and I'm waiting for AACOMAS to send out my osteopathic applications. This year, I think I'll end up having a choice between osteopathic and allopathic schools.

Good to hear you guys are having success. I just finished all my secondaries (25) and have 4 interviews for next month. This time....hopefully things will work out.

out of curiosity, what did you guys do so differently between the last cycle and now? more classes? more experience? retake the mcat?

Originally Posted by Ames980

out of curiosity, what did you guys do so differently between the last cycle and now? more classes? more experience? retake the mcat?

I did all of those, retook the MCAT, took some more science classes and got a good research position. I just got my first interview, too. I'm excited!

good to hear all the positive feedback and congrats on the interview invites. for those still waiting, hang in there because the time will roll around for you!!

Originally Posted by Ames980

out of curiosity, what did you guys do so differently between the last cycle and now? more classes? more experience? retake the mcat?

I applied to more schools, did some more volunteer work, and got better letters of recommendation.

I applied five months ealier, got some research experience, better letters of rec, applied to more schools, trained as a CNA, got more volunteering experience and leadership experience.

thats awesome - and congrats on the interview invite! trying to keep my options open and prepare!!