Definition of "reapplicant"

[georgeomally]

If I submitted my AMCAS last year to schools, but later decide to not turn in the secondary, is this considered reapplication to those schools? Should I avoid applying to those schools this year (I am scared that not turning in a seconday looks bad)? I am trying to decide on my list of schools so any help would be appreciated!

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[Law2Doc]

If I submitted my AMCAS last year to schools, but later decide to not turn in the secondary, is this considered reapplication to those schools? Should I avoid applying to those schools this year (I am scared that not turning in a seconday looks bad)? I am trying to decide on my list of schools so any help would be appreciated!

If you submitted AMCAS, indicated schools on it, and didn't formally withdraw your application at all places, you are a reapplicant. That doesn't mean you cannot apply to the same schools, but they may regard you differently than a first time applicant (in terms of needing to show improvement, etc).

 

[dr.z]

Yes, you are considered a reapplicant. Some schools have limits on how many times you can apply.