Almost at rock bottom…what do I do?

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[700003]

This is ridiculous. I'm not a troll. Yes, I agree that I have anxiety and pre-med neuroticism to a whole other level and this shows in my other threads. I absolutely must get that under control before I start something as intense as med school. As I've mentioned, I've been trying to apply and take the test for a while now. Those threads do show my practice scores not the real thing. But I decided on a year off and never actually scored it, so hence, this new thread and situation. I realize something needs to be fixed...I just didn't know how and wanted some advice.

 

[Pusheen]

This is ridiculous. I'm not a troll. Yes, I agree that I have anxiety and pre-med neuroticism to a whole other level and this shows in my other threads. I absolutely must get that under control before I start something as intense as med school. As I've mentioned, I've been trying to apply and take the test for a while now. Those threads do show my practice scores not the real thing. But I decided on a year off and never actually scored it, so hence, this new thread and situation. I realize something needs to be fixed...I just didn't know how and wanted some advice.

You got some good advice before people ruined the thread, so best of luck 🙂

 

[700003]

@Mad Jack is right on target. The MCAT and when you apply is issue #2. Your anxiety and why you're sabotaging your own life is issue #1.

Take this extra year and master issue #1 while also fixing issue #2 on the side. Don't rush into an August retake as that's too late for this cycle anyway (unless you're planning for DO). So January is fine -- really. (Why did you wait until JULY this cycle anyway? That was also a self-defeating decision.)

But yeah - tackle the anxiety and self-destructive life habits first. You'll need to master those before you'll be able to succeed in medical school. Build strong mental health habits --

I'm not sure why I am continuously sabotaging my own life. I was planning for an April date, which got postponed to May and then June, and finally July. The July one didn't work out and now, it's August. However, I just found out that since I already used up my two attempts this year, I only have two left (within the two year consecutive MCAT rule - you can only take it 4 times). I'm worried that if I rush into the August 4th date, I may get a low score, and then I'll be at even more pressure to perform on my last attempt next year. I also have not submitted my primary yet, there is still polishing to do, and I'd probably have to submit that ~August 10th.

It looks like I am forced to take a year off. Or should I just take the August 4 and try for this cycle at my state schools? I just can't believe this happened 🙁

 

[DokterMom]

Or you could just go to California and marry the guy there that you have/haven't? met and become a PA or DNP --

 

[700003]

Or you could just go to California and marry the guy there that you have/haven't? met and become a PA or DNP --

I'm guessing you're being sarcastic. I just wanted some optimistic advice since I'm feeling very down right now considering my plans backfired a full 360° .

 

[DokterMom]

I'm guessing you're being sarcastic. I just wanted some optimistic advice since I'm feeling very down right now considering my plans backfired a full 360° .

Sorry! -- Got you mixed up with this gal --
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...a-medical-schools-oos-b-c-im-engaged.1210017/

 

[JustaDO]

I would have some sympathy, except you have literally been saying the same thing about taking the MCAT since 2013, when you joined. 3 years later, nothing has changed.

I will repeat my statement, you are either a troll, or someone who has some serious anxiety problems. Either way, the help you need is not on SDN.

 

[MetaGenomics1]

I'm not sure why I am continuously sabotaging my own life. I was planning for an April date, which got postponed to May and then June, and finally July. The July one didn't work out and now, it's August. However, I just found out that since I already used up my two attempts this year, I only have two left (within the two year consecutive MCAT rule - you can only take it 4 times). I'm worried that if I rush into the August 4th date, I may get a low score, and then I'll be at even more pressure to perform on my last attempt next year. I also have not submitted my primary yet, there is still polishing to do, and I'd probably have to submit that ~August 10th.

It looks like I am forced to take a year off. Or should I just take the August 4 and try for this cycle at my state schools? I just can't believe this happened 🙁

Like many others have stated on this forum...don't rush it. August is late to start applying...or even having your application hinge on a future MCAT score. Many of us have been there and it takes time. My undergrad lab partner took 2 years off and took the MCAT 4 times...he was recently matched for his residency. So there is hope.