improve application

Hello everyone. I'm just coming off the back of my second failed app cycle in a row without any interviews now. I'm feeling very lost and confused. For my first cycle, I had great stats (518 MCAT and 3.98 GPA), decent ECs (200 hrs detox/rehab center technician work for my clinical experience...

I’m planning on applying in the 2025-26 cycle, so this is pretty early and more of a reality check/request for critiques than a true WAMC. Here are my answers to all the required questions; please let me know if you need additional details! cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMA: cGPA...

Hey everyone! I came on here b/c I'm looking for some honest opinions on things I can do to improve my chances of matching at an ortho residency. I am a new D2, and let's just say that the D1 year was not what I expected in many different aspects. I feel like I have a handle on things now and...

I received my first rejection letter and most likely will be getting a couple more soon. I know I can't be the only one in this spot - how are y'all in my shoes coping and how do you plan on making yourself more competitive? Additionally, for those who aren't living in a state that offers a DVM...

Hi All! I am applying this current cycle but mostly it's been radio silences/ R's coming my way. I am looking to improve my app for reapplication next year. cGPA and sGPA: 3.6/3.58 MCAT: 515 130/128/129/128 Clinical experience: 150 something hours at hospital ICU, and started working as...

Hey, guys, I need help with my reapplication game plan if this cycle doesn't pan out. I didn’t submit my secondaries until Labor Day weekend. Next time, I need to get my primary and secondaries out earlier (June and July respectively), and the quality of my secondary essays could have been...

Hello all! I wanted to share my experiences and stats and hear from you all about how you think my standing is for applying next cycle and what I could do to improve my chances! Thank you in advance to those who reply! My cumulative gpa is at 3.94, I’m not sure on where my last 45 credits gpa...

Hello SDN! Just looking for some feedback on my app's process, and job advice. Degree: Biomedical Sciences Graduated May 2018 local state university Cumulative GPA: 3.82 Science GPA: 3.81 MCAT Score: Test date April 2019 (Fingers Crossed! Just started studying.) Targeted Application Date: June...

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I am planning on reapplying next cycle. The stats I graduated with last year were cGPA 3.51, sGPA 3.28 (upward trend), 500. I applied really late last time, but was able to get waitlisted at Touro NY. I am planning to retake the MCAT. I wanted to know if it is a waste of time/money or worth it...