Gap Year Problems?
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I saved up a bunch while I was in college so that I could support myself for the 10-12 weeks I took off for the MCAT. Then started working insane amounts right after I took it
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If you're comfortable giving up most of your social life, it's quite challenging yet still very possible (I did this for four years of undergrad). Time management is absolutely key, as Dr. Death said. It gets easy after you get used to a crazy schedule like that. But seriously, you either cut out social events or cut out your hobbies that keep you sane.
Edit: not trying to brag so please don't take it that way. Just wanted to back up what I say with my own experiences, n=1
Edit: not trying to brag so please don't take it that way. Just wanted to back up what I say with my own experiences, n=1
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I worked during my 2 gap years and took 3month off to study for the MCAT!
