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I've taken the older MCAT and scored a 14...yup...14 (total). So, I worked more and tried to save money to get into a MCAT course (Kaplan) since it's pretty expensive. Took the test again and scored a 13 (a couple grand down the drain). Now, it's a newer MCAT and I am overwhelmed. I'm already a RN and I do work in a critical care setting (NICU), but as a non-trad, prior military, career changer from Information Technology to Nursing and still pursuing med school, I have seriously reconsidered my plan A of becoming a physician. I have kids so I can't stop working and spend more time with studying for the mcat. I've considered becoming a PA and NP. Applications have been sent, signed, and delivered for those programs. Am I taking the MCAT again? Yes, I am. Why? B/c I can see myself possibly trying to become a physician again if /when I get through PA and NP programs. I'm stubborn.
Lately, I've had some people who have supported me through this journey who have given up or has been telling me to settle down to a plan B. Of course, I listen. After all, they have sacrificed as much as I have in this dream of mine of becoming a doctor. I have to stop dreaming and be realistic. Maybe I don't have the intellectual capacity to become one. My MCAT scored have definitely proven that.
My GPA, EC, LOR etc. shouldn't be a problem. As a non-grad, my science pre-reqs has been recent but spread out in time enough that my foundation of the concepts are a bit shaky. This MCAT is just another obstacle. A big one who's currently winning (MCAT=2, ME=zero). Taking the new MCAT this September and I'll reevaluate my options again. Let me know how to tackle this mcat...or give me other career options. Thanks!
Lately, I've had some people who have supported me through this journey who have given up or has been telling me to settle down to a plan B. Of course, I listen. After all, they have sacrificed as much as I have in this dream of mine of becoming a doctor. I have to stop dreaming and be realistic. Maybe I don't have the intellectual capacity to become one. My MCAT scored have definitely proven that.
My GPA, EC, LOR etc. shouldn't be a problem. As a non-grad, my science pre-reqs has been recent but spread out in time enough that my foundation of the concepts are a bit shaky. This MCAT is just another obstacle. A big one who's currently winning (MCAT=2, ME=zero). Taking the new MCAT this September and I'll reevaluate my options again. Let me know how to tackle this mcat...or give me other career options. Thanks!