Applying for Fall 2014 Now!!

[legacydoctor]

Is it worth it to apply to podiatry programs for the Fall 2014 year now considering most applications close either in 5 days or at the end of June? Do I even have a chance of getting in at this point considering most seats are probably filled or should I just wait and apply for Fall 2015?

Thanks!!

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[itsallgood19]

Justt wondering why you waited this long to consider applying?? Your stats are gonna have to be pretty high at this point in the cycle.

 

[Robert De Niro]

Well it depends.
1. Have you shadowed a Podiatrist and do you have a LOR from one? Most schools require a letter from a Podiatrist!
2. Are you ready to start school in the fall?
3. Do you REALLY want to become a Podiatrist? Based on your previous posts, it seems you just want people to call you Doctor. (My observation, could be wrong)

If you answered "yes" to all 3 points, then apply to the bigger schools and see what happens. Depending on what is your MCAT score, you might have a shot at getting wait listed, which is better than a straight rejection (there's usually some movement off wait list in July/early Aug before school starts). As stated above, it's late in the cycle and you're going to need some decent stats to get a seat. You'll have an easier time getting accepted if you apply early for the Fall of 2015.

Personally, if you answered "no" to any of the questions (especially the #3), you would be better suited to wait until you've observed the profession. Last thing you want is to borrow $60K for one year of school and realize you don't like the profession. That's my two cents anyway.

 

[legacydoctor]

Well it depends.
1. Have you shadowed a Podiatrist and do you have a LOR from one? Most schools require a letter from a Podiatrist!
2. Are you ready to start school in the fall?
3. Do you REALLY want to become a Podiatrist? Based on your previous posts, it seems you just want people to call you Doctor. (My observation, could be wrong)

If you answered "yes" to all 3 points, then apply to the bigger schools and see what happens. Depending on what is your MCAT score, you might have a shot at getting wait listed, which is better than a straight rejection (there's usually some movement off wait list in July/early Aug before school starts). As stated above, it's late in the cycle and you're going to need some decent stats to get a seat. You'll have an easier time getting accepted if you apply early for the Fall of 2015.

Personally, if you answered "no" to any of the questions (especially the #3), you would be better suited to wait until you've observed the profession. Last thing you want is to borrow $60K for one year of school and realize you don't like the profession. That's my two cents anyway.

I mostly want to go to osteopathic medical schools but I was looking for backup plans such as podiatry or dentistry because I really enjoy the medical field and don't mind any (most) aspects of it. I do appreciate your replies though.