How many times have you applied?

[virilep]

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hey, i know they say that there is no stopping when you have your heart set on your dream, but I mean, started to have second thoughts. but i was just wondering how many times this forum has tried to get in. I remember I was taking a TPR class with a guy that was going through his 3rd cycle. just taking a quick poll!

 

[2tall]

If at first you don't succeed try, try, try, try, try, try, try, try...(I think you see where I'm going with this) again.

 

[Static Line]

There needs to be a choice for "One." I got in the first round that I applied. 🙂 Good luck on your apps.

 

[beep]

There needs to be a choice for "One." I got in the first round that I applied. 🙂 Good luck on your apps.

this is, after all, a re-applicants' forum

 

[Ypo.]

this is, after all, a re-applicants' forum

No kidding. @*#$% newbie. Go smirk somewhere else! 😛

 

[Reckoning]

There needs to be a choice for "One." I got in the first round that I applied. 🙂 Good luck on your apps.

You got beat up a lot in junior high, didn't you? Just guessing.

 

[aloughhe]

This is my 3rd time applying. Although, the first time I had one interview at an Ivy League school where my stepmother counts, I don't completely count it. I have decided, however, that this is the last time. This process has made me doubt, for the first time since I started the process about 6 years ago, that being a doctor may not be fate. While I don't fully believe that I could be just as satisfied pursuing a PhD in neuroscience, I'm trying to believe it. I have haven't heard from one school yet, no interiews, nothin! Sigh.....

 

[2tall]

This is my 3rd time applying. Although, the first time I had one interview at an Ivy League school where my stepmother counts, I don't completely count it. I have decided, however, that this is the last time. This process has made me doubt, for the first time since I started the process about 6 years ago, that being a doctor may not be fate. While I don't fully believe that I could be just as satisfied pursuing a PhD in neuroscience, I'm trying to believe it. I have haven't heard from one school yet, no interiews, nothin! Sigh.....

I sincerely pray this year works out for you.

 

[redrabbit]

I sincerely pray this year works out for you.

just curious, what are you stats?

 

[2tall]

You know...I hate the stats question. This process is so random. People with the same, better, and worse stats have been accepted. People with the same, better, and worse stats have been rejected. So for me...it was a matter of renewing, maintaining, and strenghtening my faith in God. Yes, I improved my MCAT. That being said...it's still the average for applicants. My undergrad science GPA was below a 3.0; I've taken about 30 hours of upper level bio classes as post-bacc coursework (GPA above 3.5). I've also added numerous ECs since my last application.

So in a roundabout way, I've answered your stats question. However, I think it's so easy to get caught up into the stats game. Getting into med school is a process. That process isn't the same for everyone. I could say more, but thiat's another thread.

 

[2tall]

hmmm...redrab was your question for me or aloughhe? 🙄

 

[virilep]

I think it was for aloughhe ;-)

 

[HoodyHoo]

There needs to be a choice for "One." I got in the first round that I applied. 🙂 Good luck on your apps.

gimme your address so I can mail you some cookies. do you like chocolate or cockbag?

 

[virilep]

haahaaah

 

[Jonathan13180]

You almost made me urinate myself in laughter. Static Line...Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Burn.

 

[CRY2STAL]

hey, i know they say that there is no stopping when you have your heart set on your dream, but I mean, started to have second thoughts. but i was just wondering how many times this forum has tried to get in. I remember I was taking a TPR class with a guy that was going through his 3rd cycle. just taking a quick poll!

I am on #4 with no plans to stop. I am feeling good this cycle--probably, b/c I took off 15 months from work to take addl courses and beef up my MCAT scores. The sacrifice was well worth it, and in the two interviews I have had this go round there seems to be some acknowledgment of my perserverance. DO NOT GIVE UP! Consider SGU or other foreign medical schools before you give up on your dream.

 

[virilep]

no diggity, no doubt.

 

[virilep]

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