Golden rules of reapplying?

[NotaCop]

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I'm rather unfamiliar with the reapplicant process and am trying to give myself a crash course now. Are there any bits of advice/knowledge that are universally accepted? Link me if this is a repost (I'm sure it is, apologies in advance)

I read on here that you absolutely need at least one new LOR... Fact or fiction?

Any more?

Thanks!

 

[italiancowgirl]

Ask the programs you got rejected from what you can improve. Improve those things. Ensure you have spent your time learning about yourself and medicine. Show you have a better understanding of yourself, medicine and the world. Apply to schools where your stats are competitive (be realistic!!) and make sure you interview well. Really not that different than original app checklist, except as a reapplicant you can't leave ANY room for doubt! Convince them that you are absolutely the best! GL

 

[GrapesofRath]

Fix what's broken.
Don't reapply until you do.

That's really all there is to it. When I see 3rd time applicants describing their two failed app cycles, 90% of them didnt follow both of these guidelines. When I see reapplicants describing themselves, 90% of the time there is a readily identifiable issue that wasnt fixed before applying or was highlighted/creating in the process. Following those two guidelines will put you in a better spot than the vast majority of reapplicants.

If you want two more things:
The red flags/concerns asssociated with being a reapplicant are amplified with each unsuccessful cycle.
The success rate for applicants after a second cycle falls off pretty significantly.

 

[DrMidlife]

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...ks-for-re-applicants-updated-10-21-12.943024/

 

[jwilliams1993]

In addition to the posts above, one of the most proactive things you can do is to apply early if you're sure you've fixed your app. Also make sure you completely redo your personal statement. Don't even look at the old one while you're writing the new one. I've heard of many people reusing their first personal statement and basically shooting themselves in the foot. The biggest change I had between my first and second cycles was finding my passion for it. During undergrad, you stay on the same path for so long that you kind of lose sight for what you're doing. Getting all of those rejection letters allowed me to truly evaluate what and why I was doing. My second app was much better for it. I'm happy to message if you'd like any more insight.

 

[NotaCop]

Thanks for the insight! In a fantastic turn of events, I got off a waitlist a few days ago so I won't be reapplying!!