Just talked to my premed advisor today about how I decided to continue applying this cycle despite my 504 MCAT since I received the AAMC FAP. She basically told me my chances are "lethal" for MD and I should not have wasted my time. She told me to retake the MCAT before next cycle and that there is a "99% chance" I will be a re-applicant because "medical schools only take someone with a 504 if they are non-trad" (I'm applying straight out of undergrad). I know my MCAT is not all that, but I thought my high GPA (3.85), ECs, and unique experiences could balance the 504. I'm now wondering if I have been overly optimistic this whole time about receiving interviews. I honestly thought I had a shot until my premed advisor said otherwise.
My secondaries are complete and I applied to all my state schools (I am a MI resident) and OOS friendly MD schools where my MCAT was around the 10th percentile on MSAR. I've been scrolling through SDN and saw some users post that the only applicants that get in with a 504 are those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds or are URM.
I guess my question is if I should I listen to my premed advisor's advice? Am I being way too optimistic? Is a 504 truly "lethal" for MD? Any insight would be very much appreciated!
My secondaries are complete and I applied to all my state schools (I am a MI resident) and OOS friendly MD schools where my MCAT was around the 10th percentile on MSAR. I've been scrolling through SDN and saw some users post that the only applicants that get in with a 504 are those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds or are URM.
I guess my question is if I should I listen to my premed advisor's advice? Am I being way too optimistic? Is a 504 truly "lethal" for MD? Any insight would be very much appreciated!
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