Don't know what I'm doing

[GrillKing]

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[lnguyen1412]

So.... thank you for sharing.
Apparently to me, I honestly don't really know what your interests lie in. If you're pre-med, should have stick to it. The fact that you changed to many health-professions show that you did not really interest in any single one of them. You should just set your eyes on one, and focus on it. Your waitlisted after each interview showed that somehow schools realize that you're not serious into the profession.

 

[Marrowist]

Several MCAT retakes is the first red flag. If you want guidance there is plenty on the forum. Sounds like you are in a bad place.

 

[OrdinaryDO]

7 years..applied to Med school 2x, Dental, Podiatry..Listen,I can't imagine the pain you are going through, because for once we have proof of someone who has consistantly tried to get into a program and consistently they have failed, but still
Keep trying. If you have ever followed my threads you will see that I am brutally honest in the most constructive of ways, so please don't take this personal.

You have taken your MCAT several times, but failed to produce a score even the least bit competitive (just basing this off of your story). You have applied to MULTIPLE programs to obtain a Doctorate of some health degree and failed. You applied overseas and from the sounds of it you either gave up without a fight or it just didn't work out. Here's what gets me - you seem to be chasing the TITLE rather than the field. Rarely will you find someone who is actually PASSIONATE about podiatry, Dental, and MD/DO degrees. Usually what this is a sign of is someone who is willing to settle for a degree so long as they have the title to go along with it. You really should take a moment and ask yourself..there has to be a reason you haven't been accepted anywhere or been able to produce good scores on your MCAT. Your inability to succeed thus far leads me to tell you this - this field is not for everyone and it doesn't seem like it's a fit for you. It takes a certain caliber of student to succeed in treating LIVING patients. It's not a game and I'm sure you are aware of that, but your betting on chance to get you in and that is both not health and not smart. Go find something you are good at and thrive in a THAT field, because medicine doesn't seem to be your niche.

I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

 

[Goro]

So what exactly do you want to do?

I'm going to be harsh here, but you need to hear this: it sounds like you haven't figured out what you want to do when you grow up.

I was originally premed years ago. Took the Mcat several times and interviewed once but didn't get in. After finishing up a masters program I reapplied and didn't get a single interview. I applied for podiatry obtained an interview but opted for Med over seas but that didn't workout due to the school inability to disburse my loan to me on time. I finally developed interest for dentistry, took the DAT, interviewed, was waitlistrd and didn't get in.
I reapplied this cycle and have yet to hear anything back. 7 years, 7 cycles, I've moved across the country, I've given up my soul, my life, my world, my happiness, my everything in attempt to matriculate into a health related field. I've seen my former peers, family and friends set out and accomplish everything they had in site. I've seen children years younger than me grow up and matriculate into dental, Med, pod school through my 7 cycles while I remain in a static state of no progression. I've thought about walking away from reapplying but the very thought of it makes me feel dead. everytime I hear medical or dental jargon it brings me back to life. To me it's not about wearing a white coat, it's about mastering, conquering and applying knowledge to better a patient's life. Being able to one day do this is my addiction. 7 years, 7 cycles, I guess that's why I keep applying.

 

[Wiggly Tuff Da Ruff]

Being lost and confused is human. Previous posters have seriously great advice. Do some soul searching and figure out who you are and what your purpose in life is or at least get a general idea. Application cycles are exhausting, let your emotions rest for a year 🙁

 

[kelminak]

@GrillKing What are the hard numbers on all of your MCAT attempts, DAT attempts, etc. that you've taken along with your GPA.