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So I am a junior pre-med collegiate cross country runner. I am on track to graduate in 4 years, but I have the option of coming back in the fall of my 5th year to compete. Due to the strength of our team (perennial national meet qualifier), I will probably not be good enough to run at nationals until my 5th year. There is a high probablity that I would be able to get a good medical research job for the winter and spring quarters of my 5th year. I am wondering if med schools will look down on my decision to take part of a year off? Or, should I say "screw cross country," and apply this coming fall?