How old are you?

[Mornhavon]

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[Lya]

I think you've already answered your question. Mostly early- and mid-20s, and some older/younger nontrads.

 

[The Buff OP]

Three fiddy.

 

[Spinach Dip]

Older than you, sonny boy.

Now GET OFF MY LAWN! Damn kids.

 

[plumazul]

Im 22 right now, and it seems like everyone in my class is older than me.

Whats the average age of a person who completes the MCAT and applies to medical school?
It seems like most applicants these days are taking at least a few years off.

Everyone I met on the interview trail seemed to be at least a year or two out of school, with the average age around 25.

22 is the 25th percentile, not uncommon. The median age of matriculated students is 23, the mean is 23 for women 24 for men. You might want to bookmark this URL.

 

[Essene]

I'm 48

 

[EMDO2018]

I'll be 26 when I start, most people seem to be around 24,25 when they matriculate. I honestly think it's a good thing. I was immature as hell at 22.

 

[WillburCobb]

Viginti octo

 

[Member 0922]

I'm 22 as well. I just graduated college a couple weeks ago and I will matriculate in August. But out of all my interviews, I met a max of 4 people who were still in college too. At a couple interviews, I was the ONLY one who hadn't graduated. So I definitely feel the same way.

 

[Narmerguy]

Could people post their social security numbers beside their age as well?

 

[Cyberdyne 101]

42. So if I score my age on the MCAT, I'll be in excellent shape.

 

[familyaerospace]

I'm 32, everyone I met on the interview trail with a few exceptions was still in college.

 

[masaraksh]

Could people post their social security numbers beside their age as well?

Also add in your CC #s, exp dates, and CCVs. Oh wait, I can just ask target for that data.

 

[breakintheroof]

42. So if I score my age on the MCAT, I'll be in excellent shape.

I was going to say, "Take it in three years," but given the scoring on the new MCAT you wouldn't be in such excellent shape doing that.

 

[rolliespring]

My mental age is about 40.

 

[Cyberdyne 101]

I was going to say, "Take it in three years," but given the scoring on the new MCAT you wouldn't be in such excellent shape doing that.

I'm not 42 lol. But you probably realized that I was kidding.

 

[breakintheroof]

I'm not 42 lol. But you probably realized that I was kidding.

Nope, I was duped. Then again, I have a hard time with sarcasm because I'm five.

 

[Cyberdyne 101]

Nope, I was duped. Then again, I have a hard time with sarcasm because I'm five.

I get duped all the time on the internet.

 

[milski]

Could people post their social security numbers beside their age as well?

Along with their dates of birth and mothers' maiden names?

 

[type12]

29... I don't feel it though.

 

[Spinach Dip]

Also add in your CC #s, exp dates, and CCVs. Oh wait, I can just ask target for that data.

You forgot to ask for home addresses, places of birth, and highschool mascots.

 

[Cyberdyne 101]

29... I don't feel it though.

Feel older or younger?

 

[type12]

Feel older or younger?

When you whippersnappers don't ask me, I feel younger; when asked, older.

 

[Kochanie]

20... Something about saying that was so weird. I don't think I've realized I'm 20 yet.

 

[Cyberdyne 101]

When you whippersnappers don't ask me, I feel younger; when asked, older.

Uhhh, I was born in the early 80's lol. Doesn't quite make me a whippersnapper.

Edit: before Aliens came out in the theaters.

 

[Kochanie]

Why people so secretive bout their ages?

 

[type12]

Uhhh, I was born in the early 80's lol. Doesn't quite make me a whippersnapper.

Edit: before Aliens came out in the theaters.

If I didn't just hurt my back, I'd show you a thing or two for your snappy remarks. *shakes fist*

In all seriousness, though, I'm surprised how many 25+ people are here. It's nice to see, in a way.

 

[libraryismyhome]

will be 27 when I start... I am doomed..

 

[deleted407021]

Old enough to be your classmate, son.

 

[Cyberdyne 101]

will be 27 when I start... I am doomed..

Why doomed? You'll be a least a step ahead compared to others.

 

[Reckoner]

I'm 12 years old and what is this?

 

[type12]

Why people so secretive bout their ages?

It's a number, and it is open for judgement, especially when people talk about how amazing others are for going to med school at a young age. Going at an older age isn't applauded, but frowned upon.

Though I should say the reverse should be the case. I genuinely regret not being in med school, but at the same time, I've done so many amazing and interesting things that I would have ignored had I gone from the get go.

If I could do it all over again, I'd make sure I get in right after college. However, I would miss the experiences I've had.

 

[acslater99]

I'm 20 right now. I'll be 23 when I apply and if I get accepted I'll be 24 when I matriculate.


...bitch

 

[Kochanie]

It's a number, and it is open for judgement, especially when people talk about how amazing others are for going to med school at a young age. Going at an older age isn't applauded, but frowned upon.

Though I should say the reverse should be the case. I genuinely regret not being in med school, but at the same time, I've done so many amazing and interesting things that I would have ignored had I gone from the get go.

If I could do it all over again, I'd make sure I get in right after college. However, I would miss the experiences I've had.

Ah I see, I definitely think it's more impressive to start at an older age especially with the life experiences/obstacles that come with it.

 

[Cyberdyne 101]

It's a number, and it is open for judgement, especially when people talk about how amazing others are for going to med school at a young age. Going at an older age isn't applauded, but frowned upon.

Though I should say the reverse should be the case. I genuinely regret not being in med school, but at the same time, I've done so many amazing and interesting things that I would have ignored had I gone from the get go.

If I could do it all over again, I'd make sure I get in right after college. However, I would miss the experiences I've had.

Being somewhat "older" gives you an advantage in terms of to relating to ppl.

And this isn't the NBA, in which you start to decline after age 30. In this field, you should continue to improve with age.

 

[Pisiform]

24 and feel it

 

[PreciousHamburgers]

I actually had to do the math. Loonnnggg day. I'm 26.

 

[Person0715]

I am 21 right now.

 

[Roxas]

25

 

[touchpause13]

I'm 12 years old and what is this?

I'm 13 do you want to be my friend

 

[sinombre]

I'm 13 do you want to be my friend

 

[touchpause13]

 

[mrh125]

23 and prematurely aging due to this application process.

 

[amazing tekkers]

19 or 20 I forget

 

[ciestar]

I'm 23. Will be a few weeks shy of my 26th birthday if I actually get the chance to matriculate! (Not remotely happy about this :/)

However, when I shadowed today, I was asked constantly by patients and even staff members if I was getting ready to graduate high school, uhm, no.

 

[familyaerospace]

However, when I shadowed today, I was asked constantly by patients and even staff members if I was getting ready to graduate high school, uhm, no.

I'm 32 and I am still asked this question.

 

[DK2014]

I'm 36, just like my mcat.

 

[Lord Osis]

YESS I'M YOUNGER THAN MY MCAT!!

 

[plumazul]

YESS I'M YOUNGER THAN MY MCAT!!

myAge < myMCAT/2 😛

 

[MrLogan13]

I'm 32. Took a few years off after high school to be in the Army. Working on a masters degree right now.