Med schools look at old application?

Started by maikelm
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maikelm

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I applied for the class of 2017 and it was not so pretty. So, now I plan on reapplying for the class of 2018. Does anyone know if medical schools look at your old application?
 
I was told that they do from advisors. They also ask you on the secondary at nearly all schools if you are a reapplicant wherein you explain what you have done to improve your app.
 
Thanks everyone! I guess I have to change the description of the activities on my application. I'm going to completely change my personal statement because I need a fresh start there. On the plus side, I have new things to add to my application.

On the secondary applications, I will discuss my defense of why I am reapplying. And I'll look into each school I am applying or re-applying to (for re-application guides).