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[Mr.Smile12]

So can I ask why you want to do medicine and endure at least another decade of struggle when you have already accomplished so much? Why are you not considering Florida DO schools?

Adding: also, have you connected with SNMA and MSPA?

 

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[AJS59]

Based on your background alone while the Harvards of the world might take a pass due to the GPA, there are other quality OOS privates (with potentially good tuition packages) worth looking into. Obviously you need to consider how much effort you'd want to throw into those, but I think it'd be worthwhile to give it a go at more than just the FL public schools, especially given your story.

 

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[Mr.Smile12]

I had more communication with these organizations when I was a PUMP (Pre-med Undergraduate Mentoring Program) scholar at my university, way back in 2016 when I initially received the honor. I have a ton of connections with medical students who were in the throes of clerkships around that time, but they're all over the country in residency now, and it's been years since I've spoken to most of them.

I'd love to entertain further engagement with them. What do you suggest? I would like to engage with current students but I'm trying to straddle what feels like the thinnest line on the planet in terms of professionalism in talking to anyone about my application, especially considering what I've received a lot of feedback as a "victim narrative." I'm sure you can understand the butterflies!

It doesn't hurt to check-in after a few years, saying, "It's taken me a few years but I need support with my upcoming application." Some might remember you, but others may need a reminder. It's good to have people ahead of you in this journey, and they should know that too.

You should be in control of your narrative, so hopefully they can give you advice to go beyond the victim perception to someone with greater perspectives and wisdom. You got this.

 

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[jvquarterback]

Go for it. Loans are worth taking for you just like everyone else so just apply broadly. Do as well as you can on the MCAT and retake if you need it. Come back when you're weighing UCF, UF, WashU, Pitt, NYU, and Vandy. Good luck.

I was hesitant to add this but here's my take on your story:
Talk about overcoming rather than being a victim and more than anything don't say a word against your parents. Every administrator and other person you meet will be a parent and even if not they want to know what you learned from them more than how they held you back. My road thru college, med school, residency, and beyond really has been a resort vacation compared to the life of my sisters and mom. I think that attitude would serve you well. It worked for me.

 

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