Current applicants: how old are you?

[mvsrocks]

28 yo but my knees are about 40 so basically 34 lol 29 (prayerfully when I get in)

You should ask your doctor about cortisone injections. They're easy, painless (usually), and work well

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[Spiceupyourlife]

You should ask your doctor about cortisone injections. They're easy, painless (usually), and work well

Lol thanks but it's manageable right out

 

[Snickerdoodle Stork]

47, if all goes well, 48 when I start fall of 2021

 

[tarazzl]

47, if all goes well, 48 when I start fall of 2021

Good for you!!! Hope everything goes well!

 

[2thDMD]

39 / M / accepted early to NJMS. Second career

Since this forum is anonymous, would you mind sharing a few facts about your application process (I'm really curious about a theory I have regarding older applicants)?

1. Science GPA
2. MCAT score(s)
3. # of Schools applied to
4. # of Schools interviewed
5. # of Offers

 

[2thDMD]

47, if all goes well, 48 when I start fall of 2021

Since this forum is anonymous, would you mind sharing a few facts about your application process (I'm really curious about a theory I have regarding older applicants)?

1. Science GPA
2. MCAT score(s)
3. # of Schools applied to
4. # of Schools interviewed (if that has taken place yet)

 

[KnightDoc]

Since this forum is anonymous, would you mind sharing a few facts about your application process (I'm really curious about a theory I have regarding older applicants)?

1. Science GPA
2. MCAT score(s)
3. # of Schools applied to
4. # of Schools interviewed (if that has taken place yet)

What's your theory?

 

[Deleted member 1077394]

I was a little nervous to click "View Results" but I was pleasantly surprised to see other people in their late 20's represented in significant numbers.

 

[MLC45]

I started DS at 46 and will graduate at 50.

 

[dindjarin87]

You should ask your doctor about cortisone injections. They're easy, painless (usually), and work well

Damn, skipping first-line of defense? steroids before NSAIDS? bold move....

 

[dindjarin87]

Since this forum is anonymous, would you mind sharing a few facts about your application process (I'm really curious about a theory I have regarding older applicants)?

1. Science GPA
2. MCAT score(s)
3. # of Schools applied to
4. # of Schools interviewed
5. # of Offers

I'll play ball. sGPA 3.93, MCAT 510, 30 applied, 6 interviews extended thus far, 2 offers thus far.

 

[KnightDoc]

I'll play ball. sGPA 3.93, MCAT 510, 30 applied, 6 interviews extended thus far, 2 offers thus far.

Aren't you curious about the theory being tested with your data?

 

[dindjarin87]

Aren't you curious about the theory being tested with your data?

who said i wasn't? Look! I liked your post!

 

[KnightDoc]

who said i wasn't? Look! I liked your post!

Yup, I just saw!

 

[dindjarin87]

Yup, I just saw!

I wonder if that poster will ever actually reply or if we'll be left wondering what this "theory" is.

 

[KnightDoc]

I wonder if that poster will ever actually reply or if we'll be left wondering what this "theory" is.

Who knows? But, I wouldn't hold my breath! Before 3 related posts he made yesterday, he hasn't posted in 5 years, and all his other posts related to dental school. Whatever he's working on, since he didn't respond yesterday, I wouldn't expect a response from him. I'm also not sure how valuable your n=1 response will be to him!

 

[dindjarin87]

Who knows? But, I wouldn't hold my breath! Before 3 related posts he made yesterday, he hasn't posted in 5 years, and all his other posts related to dental school. Whatever he's working on, since he didn't respond yesterday, I wouldn't expect a response from him. I'm also not sure how valuable your n=1 response will be to him!

I feel taken advantage of....I hope @Flying Penguin isn't using this data for sketchy/secret reasons, too.

 

[KnightDoc]

I feel taken advantage of....I hope @Flying Penguin isn't using this data for sketchy/secret reasons, too.

Nah, I'm sure he's fine, because he clearly stated his objective and has been very upfront with what he's doing. On the other hand, ...

If you're really concerned, you can always delete or edit your post where you provided your info.

 

[Lifeblood_20]

I feel taken advantage of....I hope @Flying Penguin isn't using this data for sketchy/secret reasons, too.

Full disclosure if that makes you more comfortable, I am a traditional applicant (just turned 22 yo) who does not personally know any non-traditional applicant. As I heavily browsed SDN during this app cycle, I find myself comparing my journey to other SDNers who are applying. I knew this was not a productive mindset, and I doubt I am alone in feeling this way. So I made this poll, half out of curiosity, half to remind myself that everybody's path to medicine is different. I definitely do not have the intention or the power to use this information for any other purpose.

 

[Abcdefghijklmno1]

21

 

[Deleted member 1077394]

That's awesome! Congratulations, @Drsecondchance !

 

[orthoPA81]

38. 39 by the time I matriculate. PA for 7 years.

 

[abluebird99]

26 now, 27 when I matriculate! Took a few years working in research to decide whether I wanted to pursue a PhD or MD 😊

 

[Bloobury]

Happy to reside in the "old people" category (in my young 30's). Have a background in biological sciences/research and then worked in a health-adjacent field for a number of years. Applied to 6 schools, have 1 interview so far (at my dream school!). Being older with an established career makes it easy for me to just take another year to apply if needed, rather than blowing thousands of dollars applying to schools I have no interest in. It also makes me far more confident in my decision, having paid off my student loans and earning a reasonable income for a while, having traveled, tried out different jobs, and had plenty of time for introspection and personal growth.

I know folks who went straight through from UG and many have the "golden handcuffs" syndrome, where they're burned out and trying to get out of clinical practice as soon as it's financially feasible (which for many of them, will be a long time, thanks to UG+med school debt). So all that being said, I'm very encouraged to see so many older applicants! I think it truly is a benefit for most people to take multiple years off between UG and med school. (I'm heavily biased though!)