Am I considered a reapplicant?

[GavinThePremed]

So, during sophomore year of undergrad, I submitted an AMCAS for an EDP with my state school. This was part of an application to be considered an early Guaranteed Admit. However, I didn't make the cut and other students got the spot....

But will schools be able to see I've previously submitted an AMCAS application?

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[miamiheatfan]

So, during sophomore year of undergrad, I submitted an AMCAS for an EDP with my state school. This was part of an application to be considered an early Guaranteed Admit. However, I didn't make the cut and other students got the spot....

But will schools be able to see I've previously submitted an AMCAS application?

Yes, you are considered a reapplicant. The second you submit AMCAS, no matter what it is or how many, you applied to medical school

 

[reapplicanthelpme2014]

Yes, you are considered a reapplicant. The second you submit AMCAS, no matter what it is or how many, you applied to medical school

No, you are a reapplicant only to schools you sent a primary to. If you submitted it only to your state school, then you are only a reapplicant to that school.

 

[miamiheatfan]

No, you are a reapplicant only to schools you sent a primary to. If you submitted it only to your state school, then you are only a reapplicant to that school.

Oh really? But I thought you were still considered a reapplicant in general. Because in a lot of my secondaries they asked if you were a reapplicant in general, even if you didn't apply to that school.

 

[GavinThePremed]

Oh really? But I thought you were still considered a reapplicant in general. Because in a lot of my secondaries they asked if you were a reapplicant in general, even if you didn't apply to that school.

But then wouldn't I not be a reapplicant? I never applied to Medical School, I applied to an EDP program without an MCAT score or my prereqs...goes to show how you should take SDN advice with a grain of salt.

But hey thanks for the advice both of you!

 

[miamiheatfan]

But then wouldn't I not be a reapplicant? I never applied to Medical School, I applied to an EDP program without an MCAT score or my prereqs...goes to show how you should take SDN advice with a grain of salt.

But hey thanks for the advice both of you!

Apologies, I don't try to give advice unless if I know what I'm talking about, I thought I was right. Anyway good luck with your endeavors.

 

[GavinThePremed]

Apologies, I don't try to give advice unless if I know what I'm talking about, I thought I was right. Anyway good luck with your endeavors.

Yeah no worries dude, this entire thing is a bunch of what if's in the most specific situations. Best of luck.

 

[reapplicanthelpme2014]

Oh really? But I thought you were still considered a reapplicant in general. Because in a lot of my secondaries they asked if you were a reapplicant in general, even if you didn't apply to that school.

On AMCAS, it gives you the option as to whether you are a reapplicant to that school. The OP would mark no for each school except their state school. On the 40 secondaries I did, only one school asked me if I was a reapplicant in general. The majority ask whether you're a reapplicant to that particular school, and if you are, what you've done to improve your app.

 

[miamiheatfan]

On AMCAS, it gives you the option as to whether you are a reapplicant to that school. The OP would mark no for each school except their state school. On the 40 secondaries I did, only one school asked me if I was a reapplicant in general. The majority ask whether you're a reapplicant to that particular school, and if you are, what you've done to improve your app.

Alright, that is good to know, thanks for correcting me

 

[reapplicanthelpme2014]

Alright, that is good to know, thanks for correcting me

No prob!

 

[Doug Underhill]

Here's the thing: med schools don't automatically throw re-applicants in the trash just because they see the box being checked. It won't be an issue if you applied to a selective BS/MD program a few years ago but didn't make the cut.

 

[GavinThePremed]

Here's the thing: med schools don't automatically throw re-applicants in the trash just because they see the box being checked. It won't be an issue if you applied to a selective BS/MD program a few years ago but didn't make the cut.

Oh yeah, I realize that. I know many reapplicants who've successfully made it through, but I asked because I wouldn't be able to ansnwer how I improved...Took the MCAT? Finished College? haha

 

[candbgirl]

But then wouldn't I not be a reapplicant? I never applied to Medical School, I applied to an EDP program without an MCAT score or my prereqs...goes to show how you should take SDN advice with a grain of salt.

But hey thanks for the advice both of you!

Then why did you ask in the first place if you already had decided on an answer?

 

[GavinThePremed]

Then why did you ask in the first place if you already had decided on an answer?

Lol that post was after @reapplicanthelpme2014 posted the definition of being a reapplicant. Why people on sdn gotta be so combative?

 

[Doug Underhill]

Oh yeah, I realize that. I know many reapplicants who've successfully made it through, but I asked because I wouldn't be able to ansnwer how I improved...Took the MCAT? Finished College? haha

You would answer that by saying that you completed all your course requirements, gained additional clinical/research/leadership experiences, took the MCAT, and learned a lot about your own desire to become a physician in the process. You did all that, right?

 

[GavinThePremed]

You would answer that by saying that you completed all your course requirements, gained additional clinical/research/leadership experiences, took the MCAT, and learned a lot about your own desire to become a physician in the process. You did all that, right?

So, my whole question is, would I be considered a reapplicant because I'm not actually a reapplicant. I never applied to medical school. My fear was that all Medical Schools would be able to see that I'd submitted an AMCAS application to my state school, but that wasn't a traditional medical school application, it was an application to try out for a BS/MD spot. I've contacted my state school, and they said I would not be a reapplicant, since I never traditionally applied there. But, I was worried about all the other schools being able to see my AMCAS application, but apparently if I never sent in a primary to that school, I'm all right and will be considered a first-time applicant.

And, I'm sorry if it seems as if I'm bashing reapplicants, I'm not, but I just want my application to be seen as it is, a first-time one. Thanks for all the advice I've gotten on this thread.