I really want to apply to medical school this cycle. I know that taking the MCAT late means that I will start at a disadvantage as my scores will be out in September. I am submitting my application with one burn school to get verified, holding my applications to my other schools depending on the result of my MCAT. I will pre-write the majority of my secondaries while awaiting my score.
I am planning on applying to schools that historically take applicants with a slightly lower GPA and MCAT to increase my chances. My dream school (my state school) does not send out interview invites until September. My advisor told me not to even think about applying this cycle because I most likely will not get in. But I really do not want to take a gap year unless I absolutely have to.
Can it be done? Does anyone have any success stories?
I am planning on applying to schools that historically take applicants with a slightly lower GPA and MCAT to increase my chances. My dream school (my state school) does not send out interview invites until September. My advisor told me not to even think about applying this cycle because I most likely will not get in. But I really do not want to take a gap year unless I absolutely have to.
Can it be done? Does anyone have any success stories?