If I don't apply this cycle, I'm going to be disowned

[Confused212]

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[cactusman]

You are correct that your chances are low right now. If your parents threaten to disown you because you want to wait and apply with a stronger application that can more realistically net an acceptance, you are not the one being selfish. I'm sorry that's how they're behaving.

 

[Dr.Kat]

you're an adult. separate yourself from their toxicity and do your own thing.

 

[Lost In Transcription]

If you apply this cycle, not only will you likely waste money and mental stress, but being a reapplicant next year will be even harder. Schools look unfavorably upon reapplicants and expect much more from them.

If your parents really disown you, then they are toxic and separating yourself will be for your own good. If they just will not fund you anymore, simply get a job like everyone else.

You make the choices here.
Make wise ones.

 

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@Confused212 I know it must feel like your world is crashing down around you, but you should take some deep breaths and realize that your whole life is ahead of you! You got this- take your time.

 

[MedHopeful09]

.... being a reapplicant next year will be even harder. Schools look unfavorably upon reapplicants and expect much more from them......

As a reapplicant (LM ~65), the only major difference in my second app was 2 additional LORs and slightly more hours. Just continued my various volunteering with no new activities. Resulted in two interviews and waitlists after 0 my first cycle. I think one of the adcoms has said the stigma of being a reapplicant is a bit overblown. While obviously not an ideal situation to be in, it's not quite tragic.

 

[altblue]

I'd look carefully at your relationship with your parents though. Having them disown you for a career decision is bad enough, but having to defend why you can't apply this cycle to avoid being disowned is even worse. Seems toxic in a way and could hurt you down the line, I've seen it happen to friends.

 

[doctorskywalker]

Not sure what the original post said, but if you're having parent issues, just tell them this.

 

[Goro]

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You're an adult now, and so you're old enough to vote, drink, drive, smoke, work, pay taxes and fight and die for your country.

You're thus old enough to tell your parents that you'll do your career on your time, not theirs. Move out, get a job, save your money and apply when it's the right time, assuming that you even want to go to med school.

 

[CharlieBillings]

Aww. I wanted to read that.

 

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As a reapplicant (LM ~65), the only major difference in my second app was 2 additional LORs and slightly more hours. Just continued my various volunteering with no new activities. Resulted in two interviews and waitlists after 0 my first cycle. I think one of the adcoms has said the stigma of being a reapplicant is a bit overblown. While obviously not an ideal situation to be in, it's not quite tragic.

It depends on what is wrong with your app first go.

And there is still no logic in aplying when one doesn't think they'll get in.

 

[cactusman]

It depends on what is wrong with your app first go.

And there is still no logic in aplying when one doesn't think they'll get in.

And it sounds like OP would need to take the MCAT earlier even though they are currently scoring below the DO and MD matriculant medians on practice tests.

 

[Thienyl15]

As a reapplicant (LM ~65), the only major difference in my second app was 2 additional LORs and slightly more hours. Just continued my various volunteering with no new activities. Resulted in two interviews and waitlists after 0 my first cycle. I think one of the adcoms has said the stigma of being a reapplicant is a bit overblown. While obviously not an ideal situation to be in, it's not quite tragic.

Agreed. I've spoken to several adcoms about my application this cycle and was told repeatedly that being a reapplicant is not a disadvantage as long as you work to improve your app. The reality is that many reapplicants don't put in the effort to make the necessary improvements, hence they do poorly and blame the system.

 

[Goro]

Agreed. I've spoken to several adcoms about my application this cycle and was told repeatedly that being a reapplicant is not a disadvantage as long as you work to improve your app. The reality is that many reapplicants don't put in the effort to make the necessary improvements, hence they do poorly and blame the system.

Agreed. the stigma against reapplicants is largely SDN myth.