Hi all,
This is my first time applying and I graduated from college this past May. I am already complete at all the schools that I applied. For this gap year, I am just planning on working at some doctor's office. If by next July I am sitting on a couple wait lists and have no acceptances, I am definitely planning on reapplying, but I also read schools check to see how you improved your application. This really confuses me because if I am already currently in this application cycle, I am obviously not looking for more ECs or taking any classes or retaking the MCAT. Even if next July I decide maybe I should retake the MCAT to strengthen my app, I need at least a good two month to study. This gives me a test date in august and I probably won't be done with secondaries until September, pushing my whole application really late. I don't understand what improvements schools are hoping to see if you are already done with school and just working for some pocket money. I guess what I really don't like is the whole timing of the cycle. By the time you realize you are not getting in anywhere, it's already too late to boost your stats and apply early to be competitive for next cycle....
This is my first time applying and I graduated from college this past May. I am already complete at all the schools that I applied. For this gap year, I am just planning on working at some doctor's office. If by next July I am sitting on a couple wait lists and have no acceptances, I am definitely planning on reapplying, but I also read schools check to see how you improved your application. This really confuses me because if I am already currently in this application cycle, I am obviously not looking for more ECs or taking any classes or retaking the MCAT. Even if next July I decide maybe I should retake the MCAT to strengthen my app, I need at least a good two month to study. This gives me a test date in august and I probably won't be done with secondaries until September, pushing my whole application really late. I don't understand what improvements schools are hoping to see if you are already done with school and just working for some pocket money. I guess what I really don't like is the whole timing of the cycle. By the time you realize you are not getting in anywhere, it's already too late to boost your stats and apply early to be competitive for next cycle....