Hello, I am a 24-year old recent MPH graduate. I have been thinking med school for most of my life, and just a couple days ago got hit with the fact of having to wait 2 years to go to med school if I apply next summer, for fall '11.
Here is my situation and I thank you for your informed opinions:
I am strongly contemplating applying for Fall '10, which means getting on track ASAP. I have not taken a Kaplan prep course, and have not taken the MCAT as of yet. I am thinking (and need to make the decision by tomorrow) of taking an MCAT prep course, which starts now until Aug 25th, taking the MCAT Sept 10th, and while studying, completing primary apps (having them in by July 31st).
My credentials are as follows: 3.2 GPA undergrad (mix of A-C's in pre med), 3.5+ in grad school, multiple research and public health internships, and would have strong recommendations since most profs I worked with are on the admissions committee at the med school I did grad work at.
Is it too late to begin this process? I know that I want a strong application, and would LOVE to only apply once...BUT waiting until next summer to apply for Fall '11 and then potentially not getting in, and having to apply for Fall '12 is not exactly what my plan was.
Opinions please. Thanks so much.
Here is my situation and I thank you for your informed opinions:
I am strongly contemplating applying for Fall '10, which means getting on track ASAP. I have not taken a Kaplan prep course, and have not taken the MCAT as of yet. I am thinking (and need to make the decision by tomorrow) of taking an MCAT prep course, which starts now until Aug 25th, taking the MCAT Sept 10th, and while studying, completing primary apps (having them in by July 31st).
My credentials are as follows: 3.2 GPA undergrad (mix of A-C's in pre med), 3.5+ in grad school, multiple research and public health internships, and would have strong recommendations since most profs I worked with are on the admissions committee at the med school I did grad work at.
Is it too late to begin this process? I know that I want a strong application, and would LOVE to only apply once...BUT waiting until next summer to apply for Fall '11 and then potentially not getting in, and having to apply for Fall '12 is not exactly what my plan was.
Opinions please. Thanks so much.
