Any guides for reapplying?

[Yasuo23]

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I am still waiting to hear back from 3 schools, but just in case, I want to start thinking about re-applying.

I had 8 II that so far have led to 4 WL, 1 R, and 3 pending. Waitlisted at one of my state schools and R at the other.

I think a lot of it at this point had to do with my interview skills so I will definitely be re-evaluating that at this point. I also am considering re-taking my MCAT for a higher score, currently a 506 and 511.

I'm not so sure what to do activities wise. Do I absolutely need to have new experiences, all new descriptions on previous activities, and a brand new personal statment?

Thank you guys

 

[Goro]

You should work on whatever gaps you have in your app.

Getting 4 IIs telegraphs that your app is solid, and you need to improve on your interview skills.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

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MD & DO - WAMC/ Help with school list: 3.43 cGPA 3.36 sGPA (URM, Low stats) MCAT retake pending

cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS cGPA 3.43 sGPA 3.36 Significant upwards trend with deans list last 4 semesters (2 years) and a 4.0 last semester. MCAT score(s) and breakdown - MCAT 1: 506 ( 126, 125, 128, 127) - MCAT 2: 511 (127, 127, 129, 128) State of residence or country of...

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As we wait, where have you been improving from your original profile?

You never know about any of the 4 WL and 3 pending decisions. Fingers crossed. I haven't followed your decisions but stay hopeful.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

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[AJS59]

I am still waiting to hear back from 3 schools, but just in case, I want to start thinking about re-applying.

I had 8 II that so far have led to 4 WL, 1 R, and 3 pending. Waitlisted at one of my state schools and R at the other.

I think a lot of it at this point had to do with my interview skills so I will definitely be re-evaluating that at this point. I also am considering re-taking my MCAT for a higher score, currently a 506 and 511.

I'm not so sure what to do activities wise. Do I absolutely need to have new experiences, all new descriptions on previous activities, and a brand new personal statment?

Thank you guys

How much higher (realistically) do you think you could go on the MCAT? The fact that you netted 8 II's (and 4 WLs/3 pending) is a sign that most of the schools you applied to felt that you could handle medical school and that you have a genuine interest in being a physician/service orientation. So unless you have an expiring score, I'm not really sure if you even need to retake the MCAT - and a score going down may only make things worse.

How did you prep for interviews this year?

 

[Yasuo23]

I haven’t been able to respond to this post bc I’ve been busy with school but I just got my first A of the cycle so LFGGGGG