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I applied to MD schools 3 years ago with good EC's, overall GPA of 3.67, BCPM GPA of 3.55, and good LORs. I had the AAMC app filled out and waiting on my MCAT scores, but I didn't take it until late Aug. When I saw that I got a 25, I submitted anyway, even though I knew it was a lost cause. I was pretty devastated because I had been averaging 27-32 on my practice exams.
Fast forward until now. I have a family, and I have been working as an ER Tech since college. I want to re-apply this cycle, but I am just now beginning to review the material for the MCAT again. I'm confident that I can raise my score, but I have a horrible feeling in my gut that it won't be enough to compensate for my (again) late application. Add in the fact that I haven't added any real EC's to my application, and I don't know how to proceed. I know I want to re-apply, but I'm not sure if I should take the MCAT in late Aug/Sept and apply next June, or try to apply on this cycle while taking the MCAT late August. If possible, I also want to take something like biochem or genetics so that I can qualify to apply for a couple extra schools. Would it be smart to take the MCAT in late Aug/Sept and apply next June, while taking the additional courses next year? If I stand a decent chance of getting accepted in the upcoming cycle (MD or DO), I would prefer that. But with a late application and a long shot at getting a killer MCAT score, I'm not confident in my chances. I used all of the AAMC practice tests during my first go, and now I am hoping a few Berkley Review CBT's will suffice. I'm pretty sure I won't be ready for the MCAT before late August, and I will still be working part-time. I also feel terrible regret, because I could have began preparing a couple months ago and I wouldn't be in this predicament. I've already put off applying for a couple years because of personal reasons, but I know there is no excuse this year other than poor planning.
If any of you fine people would advise me, I would appreciate it greatly.
Fast forward until now. I have a family, and I have been working as an ER Tech since college. I want to re-apply this cycle, but I am just now beginning to review the material for the MCAT again. I'm confident that I can raise my score, but I have a horrible feeling in my gut that it won't be enough to compensate for my (again) late application. Add in the fact that I haven't added any real EC's to my application, and I don't know how to proceed. I know I want to re-apply, but I'm not sure if I should take the MCAT in late Aug/Sept and apply next June, or try to apply on this cycle while taking the MCAT late August. If possible, I also want to take something like biochem or genetics so that I can qualify to apply for a couple extra schools. Would it be smart to take the MCAT in late Aug/Sept and apply next June, while taking the additional courses next year? If I stand a decent chance of getting accepted in the upcoming cycle (MD or DO), I would prefer that. But with a late application and a long shot at getting a killer MCAT score, I'm not confident in my chances. I used all of the AAMC practice tests during my first go, and now I am hoping a few Berkley Review CBT's will suffice. I'm pretty sure I won't be ready for the MCAT before late August, and I will still be working part-time. I also feel terrible regret, because I could have began preparing a couple months ago and I wouldn't be in this predicament. I've already put off applying for a couple years because of personal reasons, but I know there is no excuse this year other than poor planning.
If any of you fine people would advise me, I would appreciate it greatly.