Hi, I would have to agree with the Nezlab99 because many of the people at UCLA that I have come into contact with (as in the Physiology Major) seems to have that nasty streak. They cheat, pass tests and papers to eachother after stealing them during a midterm, kiss up to teachers, and keep themselves away from others in case they might (OMIGOD!) have to answer someones question or lend them some notes to copy. I swear that I hate the thought of going to Med School with these people, and even more the idea of having them as my doctor because they have no morals and are just in it for the prestige and money. I mean, I study my ass off, but I refuse to cheat and kiss ass, so I am left behind while some brown-nosing little wuss gets a better grade because he's got the "inside scoop" on what's up!
😡 I feel your pain, but I agree w/ Newton who said that the best you can do is just try your hardest and know that Karma will come back and bite those people in the ass. Just have faith in yourself and your compassion for others, because it is that true desire to help people that will set you apart from other "cold" doctors (a la SCRUBS!). 😀 😀 As for worrying that you might not get in to begin with, I am sure that if you stick to your guns and try your hardest, you will eventually make it, even if it takes more than one try. Good luck, and hope that people like us get a break soon! 😉