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Last year (2015-16), I applied to 20 different MD programs. Stats include a 37 MCAT and a GPA of 3.823. In addition to that I spent a couple of years as a volunteer in a hospital and spent a summer with some clinical research facility. During the last application cycle I also got a job as a medical scribe, and have been working there ever since. I also got a job as a science tutor.
However, apart from a year's worth of my jobs (and 5 new LoRs from the doctors I scribed for over the last year) I have not added any new experiences or more impressive scores to my application. I am not sure whether reapplying to some schools will be right, as it will inevitably invite the "how is this application cycle different from your last one?" question on the secondaries and I am not sure how to address this.
Last cycle I had received 6 interviews and unfortunately had no acceptances (but three waitlists) I have a feeling that what really dinged me were the interviews, because I remember feeling nervous and acting apologetic for lacking certain extracurricular/leadership activities.
First time poster, looking to get some helpful advice. Thank you!
However, apart from a year's worth of my jobs (and 5 new LoRs from the doctors I scribed for over the last year) I have not added any new experiences or more impressive scores to my application. I am not sure whether reapplying to some schools will be right, as it will inevitably invite the "how is this application cycle different from your last one?" question on the secondaries and I am not sure how to address this.
Last cycle I had received 6 interviews and unfortunately had no acceptances (but three waitlists) I have a feeling that what really dinged me were the interviews, because I remember feeling nervous and acting apologetic for lacking certain extracurricular/leadership activities.
First time poster, looking to get some helpful advice. Thank you!