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[mehc012]

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That really doesn't seem fair to penalize someone because of the state they are from.

Ah yes, poor Texans with their good, cheap, in-state-preferring med schools

I do see your point, but everyone at all levels of this system are making judgements and shifting personal rankings on the basis of state ties...schools have IS preferences, applicants have preferred states to live in, and ranking-paranoid schools have to consider those factors when maximizing their precious stats!

 

[LizzyM]

That really doesn't seem fair to penalize someone because of the state they are from.

Why should a medical school waste an interview slot on someone who, in the end, is going to choose their top 20, instate-tuition option over its top-20, super-expensive private school?

Some of us will "waste" some interview invites in the hope that some people will follow their heart despite the cost but some schools are going to be all about protecting the yield and it is hard to blame them.

This is why it is important to focus on "why this school?" if it is asked in the secondary. This is your chance to demonstrate that you are serious about that school despite being a resident of a state with excellent (and inexpensive) state schools.

 

[Narmerguy]

That really doesn't seem fair to penalize someone because of the state they are from.

I would look at it less like this and more like: the expected demonstration of interest is higher for people with obviously more attractive options. Many applicants in this situation are too passive and that's not always going to fly if they perceive themselves as just being some backup option. Make your intentions known.

 

[OhHey]

That's not a spectacular amount of hours. That's like 6 months of volunteering. Many people volunteer for 2+ years. Do you have research? Do you have community service? Am I just being a neurotic SDNer?

+1 how long did u study for your mcat? i took the test 3 times, and don't regret it one bit. for me, i wanted to know i gave it my best, regardless of what school i got into. don't feel entitled that you deserve to go to a top med school.. but it's honorable to work at your very best. slow and steady is what does it. i'm not convinced that you have an amazing resume.. if u wanna take a year off to re-take your mcat, get some research experience, and also take a breather (u seem burned out a bit) then maybe you should.

 

[jw3600]

That really doesn't seem fair to penalize someone because of the state they are from.

The bolded is normally not associated with life.

 

[caereax]

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