re-applicant

Hello! I'm a reapplicant for the upcoming year. I originally got lower grades in A&P, but I retook the first semester and got an A. My second semester of it is a B-, and now I'm debating on whether or not I should retake that (AKA spend the time and money). A little about me/my application...

Hello Everyone, I applied last cycle (all allopathic except 1 osteopathic for 2017 matriculation) to no avail. I interviewed at three schools with two rejections and one wait-list. I think the schools I applied to were appropriate for my GPA/MCAT/background (a sincere thanks to @Goro for help...

So I am a re-applicant, and I had two questions: 1. For schools I previously applied to: If the school asks the "additional information," or "is there anything else you would like the Committee to know," question, would this be a good place to talk about how I improved my application (in my...

Hi guys, I don't know if this has happened to any of you, but I was sent a verification email yesterday around 3 PM, and then again just a few minutes ago. Now it looks like I was processed 6/13 instead of 6/12. This probably won't hurt me much in the end, but what would warrant AMCAS sending...

Two years ago I applied to med-school using AMCAS and did not adequately prepare for my MCAT. Upon learning that I did not preform as well as I hoped I didn't bother to email each school individually and withdraw my applications. This being the case I was technically rejected as I did not...

So I'm currently wait listed at three schools. I scored a 31 on my first MCAT (10, 10, 11) on Jan. 15. 2015. Since I'm reapplying many schools require the new version of the MCAT. Is taking the new version in August of this application cycle (2018) way too late? (Technically my score is still <3...

If I do apply this year I'll be a 3rd time reapplicant. I always really wanted to do MD/PhD but I applied straight MD the previous two times because I was too intimidated by the competition (bad decision making I know). I have a 3.6/3.5 GPA/sGPA from UC Berkeley in a molecular bio major. I did...

Hello! I originally applied during the 2016-2017 cycle which landed with 3 WLs. I am going to wait another year before re-applying to boost my clinical/shadowing/volunteering experiences. HOWEVER, I took the new MCAT in August 2015 and scored a 515 (128-127-130-130). This score would be...

So for the 2017 cycle, I was interviewed at 2 schools (Wake Forest, and SUNY Upstate) and rejected everywhere except a WL at Wake Forest - still no reply. Basically, I talked to an adcom at SUNY Upstate who told me that I was rejected largely due to the fact that I neglected to disclose a...

Hello! I originally applied during the 2017 cycle, which led to 5 interviews (3 WL; 2 R). I'm already preparing me re-application and need some help with my school list. I've done a lot of clinical research, and I know I need to up my clinical/shadowing game, so this coming cycle I will be...

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Hello all , I am a re-applicant who did not get any interviews this past cycle (completed early Sept). I would really like help with a school list for DO and MD. I spoke to some people on admissions and I was told I did not have any red flags except for a low MCAT. They did not comment on PS...

Hey everyone I am retaking the DAT for the 3rd time. I'm not improving as much as i want to and i was wondering maybe if i changed my study schedule or got different materials it could help? I used Chads videos for Chem and Ochem. Crack the dat pat. And half heartedly used DAT destroyer. Briefly...

Get ready for lengthy post :) As the title says, I'm currently wait-listed at three medical schools: 1. FIU 2. GW 3. CWRU (my top choice and incredibly surprised/honored to have received an interview regarding my stats...I also sent my application in September 30 so?...perhaps it has to do with...

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Howdy everyone. I'm a graduate and re-applicant. I recently got an offer to work as an outpatient scribe. I'm also looking for research opportunities. These research opportunities would be higher paying than scribing, and I'm interested in research if I ever get into medical school. However...

I recently met with a counselor at one of the schools I applied to. They said they looked over my application and nothing appeared to be wrong with it. I asked them if my grades, MCAT, or ECs were lacking and they said no. They did advise me to obtain more LORs but that was it. I believe I...

I am the treasurer of an organization, and for the past year I have been trying to acquire funding for a program that I want to start. However, I'm finding that it is actually quite hard to get funding for a program. So last year I talked about having this idea in my secondaries (I said that I...

Hi Everyone, I am currently waitlisted at 3 schools, the only IIs I got out of 17 schools. I’m gearing up for a new cycle. I graduated from a small liberal arts school. I am currently on 3, going on 4 years out of college and working as a Research Associate in Boston and will hopefully have a...

I am a recently unmatched Ortho applicant. I am trying to decide if I should extend my graduation another year so I can beef up my CV and reapply as a senior again. I plan on doing a research year during this time to do try to increase my chances of matching again. My main question is: will it...

Hi all! I will be moving to Chicago in fall 2017 to do a year of clinical work before I re-apply to medical schools next year. I want to take a couple of upper-level science classes per semester in the fall and spring at a reputable community college in Chicago or a good 4-year university, that...

Hi all! I will be moving to Chicago in fall 2017 to do a year of clinical work before I re-apply to medical schools next year. I want to take a couple of upper-level science classes per semester in the fall and spring at a reputable community college in Chicago or a good 4-year university, that...

Hey all, I was hoping to get some advice regarding what I should do as an eventual re-applicant. Some background on myself: Degree granting college GPA:3.69 Degree granting college sGPA: 3.53 MCAT score: 498 (very low, I know :() Phys & Chem: 123, Biological: 123, Psych:124, CARS:128 4000+...

Hello, everyone! I am looking for some advice on my current medical school application. I am a white 21 y/o male who grew up in a small town in Virginia. I am pursuing a Biology degree with a minor in chemistry. I have a 3.97 GPA (dual-enrollment classes from high school dropped my application...

Hi SDN members, Does anyone have advice for any really good pre-health advisor services? There is a really good chance I will have to reapply for next cycle, and really don't know why I was unsuccessful this time around. My university advisor told me to apply to a wide range of schools...

Who I Am: Canadian 4 time re-applicant to U.S. M.D. schools. I received 8 interview invites, attended 7 interviews, was accepted to 5 D.O. schools and 1 M.D. school thus far. I am waiting to hear back from 1 M.D. school. First generation to have obtained a bachelor’s degree; the only one in my...

I applied quite late in the cycle, for most schools I was complete by mid-late September because I retook my MCAT in July and did my secondaries after that due to studying for finals and the MCAT earlier on in the summer. I have yet to hear back from several schools, but I am not too hopeful. I...

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I would really appreciate some advice: I made the mistake of applying before I knew my MCAT score. I've been getting rejections and no IIs this cycle so I know I need to make significant improvements in my application. Besides re-taking the MCAT to improve my 498 (124,123,125,126) score, I am...

Hey everyone, So I'm following the advice on these forums and gearing up to be a re-applicant next cycle. I'm "preparing for the worst and hoping for the best" I suppose. I was hoping you guys could comment on the changes I will be making to my app: 1- I have little "non-clinical"...

So, I applied to radiology last year and did not match. I am planning on dual applying this year into internal medicine and radiology. However, I do not know what to put on my ERAS experience page. Since not matching, I have some research experience in radiology. And, I did some externship in...

Hello all, First time posting on this forum. I completely botched last cycle so I figured it would pay to turn to every resource available this time. Long story short, I had a bad time financially last year which was compounded by my naivete. I sent my secondaries out in October when I finally...

Ok so I have a huge decision here whether to retake my MCAT or not. I received a 506 my first time and just graduated in May with a 3.67 cGPA and a 3.64 sGPA, very consistent throughout college. I am still on the wait-list at one OOS middle-tier medical school and am looking to re-apply this...

Hi Everyone, I saw a few threads that were somewhat similar to this, but couldn't find a case that exactly matched mine, and there didn't seem to be a definitive answer as some threads contradicted others. I'm wondering if applying to schools in one cycle, then re-applying in the next cycle...

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Hey all, I'm currently gearing up for the next cycle, so any advice you may have would be much appreciated! Stats: Male, Caucasian, early 20's Graduated May 2015, Engineering, mid-west school Cumulative GPA-3.83 Science GPA-3.85 MCAT (2 attempts, 2013, 2014)-32 and 35 CA resident EC...

Hi all, so I'm reapplying for the 2017 cycle. I received an interview during the 2016 cycle, but was waitlisted. I applied really late (secondaries were submitted in october) because of a letter of recommendation that was critical wasn't received from a professor and I was advised that this most...

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Hey all! I'm a longtime lurker on this site, and I just wanted to share where I am so far in the app cycle. I am hoping to gain some advice on how to proceed, so please bear with me as this post may be long! I applied this past cycle 2015-2016 with the following app: Residency: CA Stats...

So today I found out that I won't be getting into the two schools I was waitlisted at. I was talking to one of the advisors at the state school to see what I need to improve on to apply again this cycle. She said things like GPA, some extracurricular activities, etc. But when I asked about my...