Life Question!! Need Help

[Moman31]

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First off I'd like to say I'm finally glad to be a member here!! I've followed this forum for 10+ years now and sponged all the info I could, but never posted. I graduated undergrad in 07 with 3.34 GPA with all pre-med courses in tote! I had planned to take a year off and get myself together and apply to podiatry school the following year. However, six years later and I am still working as a health inspector for the state of Missouri. My dream of becoming a podiatrist has never ceased, and it’s the perfect time in my life to do what I need to do about my dreams. I'm 31 and single without any baggage, and I plan to take the MCAT in August. I have not yet prepared but plan to buckle down the next 3 months. I had taken it my JR year of college and didn't do well at all, but it was my own fault because I didn't study for the test one day. I use to have everything so planned out, but it has been so many years that I am not sure if I asked one of my old professors for a letter of rec. they would even remember me. I guess what I am asking you guys, is there any direction you could give me. What should I do at this point... I know this question is asked 10 times a day on here, but I just feel out of my element since it’s been so long since I was on track. There is nothing worse than wanting something so bad, and watching all your college buddies attend and grad med school, while you lack the confidence in yourself. I think a big part of putting off my dream for so long is that I wanted it so bad; the thought of not getting accepted was just too detrimental.

 

[StudentDPM2016]

Have confidence, retake the MCAT. You'll regret it if you don't. Good luck!

 

[billBOB213]

Kent state was really great when I applied there, being I am 33 years old and there was a lot of time between most if my pre reqs and my MCAT. I would take the three months and study for the MCAT and apply next year. I would also ask each school about the letters of rec from a professor, being it has been so long. Maybe they will just require them from a couple pods instead...but I would ask the schools about that-no one here can give you an answer on it. If you call Kent State ask for Carla and she can help you out.

 

[Moman31]

I had the intentions to apply for next year. Does pod school not have rolling admissions like other med schools? I figured if my MCAT scores were good I'd apply in Aug. for the fall of 14.

 

[feet2017]

I had the intentions to apply for next year. Does pod school not have rolling admissions like other med schools? I figured if my MCAT scores were good I'd apply in Aug. for the fall of 14.

Yup pod school has rolling admissions like other med schools.

 

[Moose A Moose]

The application process opens up in August.. and they roll throughout the year. From what I've read, you hear back pretty quickly too. You have to use your time to your advantage to investigate and see if any of your old professors are still there and contact them. Even if they don't remember you right off, if you tell them your story I'm sure they'll be of assistance to one of their past students. You have plenty of time.. Don't sweat it.