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I wanted to write my reapplicant journey so far in the hopes of getting some feedback and tips. Sorry for the long read. I have applied 4 consecutive times and my MCAT has since expired. I do not intend to apply again this year but would like to apply for the 2022 cycle. Currently, I am considering taking classes through the year while continuing to work full time to improve my gpa, with plan to re-take the MCAT again next year (though there is a 7 life-time limit in taking it). I am unsure if taking online classes are weighed differently than in-person classes and as I am several years out of undergrad, I think I might need to re-take some of my first year required pre-med classes. I had not considered DO schools due to the difficulty of matching back into Canada however I am now looking into this as an option for after I re-take the MCAT. This is the direction I am considering however I was hoping to get some advice or new suggestions as my journey has been a bit of a bumpy road thus far.
Summary of stats:
-Canadian
-Completed undergrad in Canada with a low 3.3ish gpa
-Completed grad school in the states with ~3.8 gpa
-Significant clinical, research, and volunteer experiences
-MCAT - scored 5 times
-first 2 times were the old MCAT and scored <30
-next 3 times were the new MCAT with latest score 512; this score has now expired as I took it in 2017
-# of times applied to Canadian schools = 1
-# of times applied to American schools = 4
First Cycle
-Not ready to apply
-Applied extremely late in cycle
-Weak personal statement, gpa, old mcat scores, and 1 new average MCAT score
-Good Rec letters
-Just began grad school
Result: 0 interviews
Second Cycle
-Still not ready to apply and applied anyways
-Applied mid-cycle
-Good rec letter
-Masters degree
-Okay personal statement new MCAT scores, research, and volunteer
Result: 2 interviews = 1 rejection + 1 waitlist (both US)
Third Cycle
-Applied early to mid-cycle
-Great rec letters
-Masters degree
-Similar to 2nd cycle
Result: 1 interview = 1 waitlist (US)
Fourth Cycle
-Strong Personal statement
-Excellent Rec letters
-Applied Extremely late - was not planning to apply, however as MCAT was expiring I gave it a last shot with encouragement from my mentors
-2 workplace promotions in clinical work
Result: 0 interviews
I understand that at this point it is often advisable to move onto something else, however I continue to be drawn to medicine and wish to pursue this. I would be extremely grateful for any advice and thank you so much in advance!
I wanted to write my reapplicant journey so far in the hopes of getting some feedback and tips. Sorry for the long read. I have applied 4 consecutive times and my MCAT has since expired. I do not intend to apply again this year but would like to apply for the 2022 cycle. Currently, I am considering taking classes through the year while continuing to work full time to improve my gpa, with plan to re-take the MCAT again next year (though there is a 7 life-time limit in taking it). I am unsure if taking online classes are weighed differently than in-person classes and as I am several years out of undergrad, I think I might need to re-take some of my first year required pre-med classes. I had not considered DO schools due to the difficulty of matching back into Canada however I am now looking into this as an option for after I re-take the MCAT. This is the direction I am considering however I was hoping to get some advice or new suggestions as my journey has been a bit of a bumpy road thus far.
Summary of stats:
-Canadian
-Completed undergrad in Canada with a low 3.3ish gpa
-Completed grad school in the states with ~3.8 gpa
-Significant clinical, research, and volunteer experiences
-MCAT - scored 5 times
-first 2 times were the old MCAT and scored <30
-next 3 times were the new MCAT with latest score 512; this score has now expired as I took it in 2017
-# of times applied to Canadian schools = 1
-# of times applied to American schools = 4
First Cycle
-Not ready to apply
-Applied extremely late in cycle
-Weak personal statement, gpa, old mcat scores, and 1 new average MCAT score
-Good Rec letters
-Just began grad school
Result: 0 interviews
Second Cycle
-Still not ready to apply and applied anyways
-Applied mid-cycle
-Good rec letter
-Masters degree
-Okay personal statement new MCAT scores, research, and volunteer
Result: 2 interviews = 1 rejection + 1 waitlist (both US)
Third Cycle
-Applied early to mid-cycle
-Great rec letters
-Masters degree
-Similar to 2nd cycle
Result: 1 interview = 1 waitlist (US)
Fourth Cycle
-Strong Personal statement
-Excellent Rec letters
-Applied Extremely late - was not planning to apply, however as MCAT was expiring I gave it a last shot with encouragement from my mentors
-2 workplace promotions in clinical work
Result: 0 interviews
I understand that at this point it is often advisable to move onto something else, however I continue to be drawn to medicine and wish to pursue this. I would be extremely grateful for any advice and thank you so much in advance!