How goes things on the re-applicant front?

[qwerty one]

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How are my fellow reapplicants faring this time around? Any updates? I realize it's still very early in this whole process, but how are you guys doing on secondaries? Any interviews?

 

[Ypo.]

I am a fellow reapplicant.

Things are going much better this time around. I think I'll be choosing from multiple acceptances this year.
Also, I think I'll know by October whether I get accepted.
Last year was hell, I waited and waited-finally found out in May.
This year, I applied in June (rather than October).

This year, I'll be able to go to the majority of interviews knowing I have at least one medical school acceptance. This, I hope, will enable me to really be myself in the interviews, as well as to check out the school and feel like I have some choices.

Also, I'm applying to a Masters program.

All in all, I have to say at this point, I'm not bothered by the failure experience last year. It was very hard to go thru, but I honestly am stronger for it now. I feel confident and sure in who I am and my desire to go into medicine remains strong, failure didn't break me. I know my ability to handle interviews has increased. I'm not freaked out, because I have backup plans.


How are things going for everyone else?

Reapplicants kick @$$, because we got over some insecurities while reamining strong in our goals, and maybe we're not as cocky as the average pre-med. 😎

 

[bigbassinbob]

My reapplication is going much better than last year's. I already have 3 allopathic interviews, and I'm waiting for AACOMAS to send out my osteopathic applications. This year, I think I'll end up having a choice between osteopathic and allopathic schools.

 

[qwerty one]

Good to hear you guys are having success. I just finished all my secondaries (25) and have 4 interviews for next month. This time....hopefully things will work out.

 

[Ames980]

out of curiosity, what did you guys do so differently between the last cycle and now? more classes? more experience? retake the mcat?

 

[BlueMagpie]

out of curiosity, what did you guys do so differently between the last cycle and now? more classes? more experience? retake the mcat?

I did all of those, retook the MCAT, took some more science classes and got a good research position. I just got my first interview, too. I'm excited!
👍

 

[sistahnik]

good to hear all the positive feedback and congrats on the interview invites. for those still waiting, hang in there because the time will roll around for you!! 👍

 

[bigbassinbob]

out of curiosity, what did you guys do so differently between the last cycle and now? more classes? more experience? retake the mcat?

I applied to more schools, did some more volunteer work, and got better letters of recommendation.

 

[Ypo.]

I applied five months ealier, got some research experience, better letters of rec, applied to more schools, trained as a CNA, got more volunteering experience and leadership experience.

 

[Ames980]

👍 👍 thats awesome - and congrats on the interview invite! trying to keep my options open and prepare!!