Expiration LOR & classes

[LifeTake2]

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Ok, dipping my toe into the pond, very unsure if I'm going to move forward but need a couple quick questions answered.

Background: very successful application cycle for entering 2012 class (both MD & DO acceptances) but withdrew my acceptances as my 10yr old passed away 3 weeks before classes were to start.

Fast forward, I went back to my professional career but am toying with trying one more time but due to family/$ reasons not for 2 more years putting me at 40.

I intend to retake the MCAT as the exam is changing (34 the first time so honestly not worried). But my question is this:

1) do I need to find a way to replace my LOR's? I had excellent professional references from Dr's that knew me personally but haven't spoken to in some time and then a committee letter from a school that I haven't attended since 2011.

2) Grades/classes: if it will be ~5 years since I took all my core sciences (chem/bio/physics) is that going to be an issue?

Don't need great detail, just a yes/no from someone that knows because frankly if either of those are an issue I may not be practical to even try unfortunately...

Thanks,

 

[DrMidlife]

How awful. I have a couple if classmates who went through similar trying times, and the school bent over backwards to work it out. So if you want to go to the school that accepted you before, you may need to do nothing. They'll most likely fight for you. Reach out.

Otherwise, my suggestion is to get one of those LORs refreshed and take one class and get an A. This is one of those rare situations where an online class is acceptable. Just produce a bit of evidence that you can still handle the duration/exertion of regular coursework.

I deferred for cancer. I got a 2 year deferred acceptance, no questions asked. Then I decided to do an SMP (had chemo completely fried my brain?) and that different school also rallied for me. Not to be completely cynical/opportunistic about it, but people LOVE a story with a hopeful outcome. Adcoms are people. It's your card to play.

Best of luck to you.