Getting worried I might have to reapply

[rogersmith]

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Hello everyone, first I will give you my background. Thanks for any advice.

Stats and info:

Non-trad, late 20s,
cGPA: 3.5,
Postbacc GPA: 4.0 including upper level sciences,
MCAT: 31

ECs and background:

Founded a company and starting a non-profit
100 Hours Volunteering in the ER
400 Hours Shadowing
2 Semesters of Research with 1 publication
100 Hours Shadowing/Volunteering in Under-served Urban Clinic (PCP)
40 Hours non-clinical volunteering with a reward for outstanding service
Just starting a community health research position with a prestigious university
Caucasian, have earned enough to pay for first year of medical school with no outside help

I applied very broadly to 31 schools and have received 6 interviews.

I am concerned because the first two schools I interviewed with were the least competitive on the list. I was waitlisted by the first and rejected by the second post interview. I knew the retired dean from the first school who had access to my file and said my interview marks were strong. This is all leaving me really confused.

Anyone have any advice or words of wisdom?

If I don't get in I am considering: Re-taking the MCAT, doing a medical mission trip, doing EMT training.

 

[CarlosDanger]

Your app is great, with 6 interviews you'll definitely get in somewhere. Just prepare as much as you can for the last 4. Even though the first ones seem more competitive in your mind, you may get in more easily at the others for any number of reasons: How you seem to fit with a particular school, who happens to interview you on a particular day, etc.

 

[rogersmith]

Your app is great, with 6 interviews you'll definitely get in somewhere. Just prepare as much as you can for the last 4. Even though the first ones seem more competitive in your mind, you may get in more easily at the others for any number of reasons: How you seem to fit with a particular school, who happens to interview you on a particular day, etc.

Thank you for your reply and compliment. I have certainly worked really hard these past years. All the tiny and subjective things that go into years of hard work is mind numbing! I am just having some applicant angst while hoping for the best and preparing for the worst.

 

[rogersmith]

Anyone having similar experiences?

 

[chillaxbro]

I'm a reapplicant who had 5 interviews and didn't get in anywhere
My advice is to prepare for the worst by continuing to volunteer, shadow, research etc until you get an acceptance

 

[polo123]

I'm a reapplicant and I got 8 interviews.. The first school to get back to me was somewhat of a safety school (I thought) and I was waltlisted... I spent a week worried that I was going to go 0/8... and then I got an acceptance.

The odds are in your favor .. so I wouldn't worry too much