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I am somewhat of a non-tradition student trying to get into medical school. I want to become a physician in the military. My dream is to tour the world and help the under-served. I feel a bond with them because I have grown up to the man I am in a poor neighborhood. As embarrassing as it may be, I am somewhat reluctant to say I do not have health insurance. I dread everyday hoping that my family and I dont get sick. Before I digress...
For the longest time, I have wanted to become a combat officer, and without going too much into detail, I had a life changing experience in the military that jeered me away from the "killing" to "saving." In other words, I got into the "game" a bit late. According to my pre-medical advisor, my GPA and extra-circular activity is good. All now rest on the MCAT. I have a 3.61 ugpa, and I am currently working on getting a paper published with a ER/MD Doctor.
I didn't do too well. Banter me all you like, for I have scored a flat out 20 on the May 2008 MCAT. To be honest, I only took one full practice test timed (27). I did spend a good time on studying the material... I'm thinking the anxiety got the best of me. At the testing center, people who worked for NIH and with stellar medical backgrounds got me thinking. I couldn't concentrate. But nevertheless, I thought I would score at least in the 50 percentile. After getting my results, I was a wreck the whole day. I searched on google "failed mcat" to condole myself.
The thing is, I know I can do better. But, I can't help but to feel hopeless. People have scored mid 20ish without studying much... with that said, what are my chances on a retake? But this is my dream, and I will fight even harder. I was thought in Basic Training: never ever give up.
I have registered for the August 7th MCAT, but I stand a bit confused. I have been using EK and EK 101 verbal. I think I need to expand it and start using other prep material. I can really use your input on this. I have few AAMC tests left that I haven't looked at. I want to save that for the last week before the testing. I hear that Kaplan is good. Where can I get my hands on this? Can I buy them online? Also, I recently was hired a full time research (paid) position. Do you think, it would be foolish to take it August with a full time job?
Lastly, I really wrote this for the people who scored lower than a 25. I know for a fact that there are people who scored that low, but because they feel ashamed, they don't bother to claim their existence. DO NOT FEEL ASHAMED. Quite frankly, it's a stupid test! Test doesn't define me - I have an IQ of 130! JUST, DON'T GIVE UP!!! The only thing that will barr you from your dreams is yourself. I doubted myself, and I paid the price. If you believe and work hard, anything is possible.
This is America - there are infinite opportunities to become a doctor! 😀👍
For the longest time, I have wanted to become a combat officer, and without going too much into detail, I had a life changing experience in the military that jeered me away from the "killing" to "saving." In other words, I got into the "game" a bit late. According to my pre-medical advisor, my GPA and extra-circular activity is good. All now rest on the MCAT. I have a 3.61 ugpa, and I am currently working on getting a paper published with a ER/MD Doctor.
I didn't do too well. Banter me all you like, for I have scored a flat out 20 on the May 2008 MCAT. To be honest, I only took one full practice test timed (27). I did spend a good time on studying the material... I'm thinking the anxiety got the best of me. At the testing center, people who worked for NIH and with stellar medical backgrounds got me thinking. I couldn't concentrate. But nevertheless, I thought I would score at least in the 50 percentile. After getting my results, I was a wreck the whole day. I searched on google "failed mcat" to condole myself.
The thing is, I know I can do better. But, I can't help but to feel hopeless. People have scored mid 20ish without studying much... with that said, what are my chances on a retake? But this is my dream, and I will fight even harder. I was thought in Basic Training: never ever give up.
I have registered for the August 7th MCAT, but I stand a bit confused. I have been using EK and EK 101 verbal. I think I need to expand it and start using other prep material. I can really use your input on this. I have few AAMC tests left that I haven't looked at. I want to save that for the last week before the testing. I hear that Kaplan is good. Where can I get my hands on this? Can I buy them online? Also, I recently was hired a full time research (paid) position. Do you think, it would be foolish to take it August with a full time job?
Lastly, I really wrote this for the people who scored lower than a 25. I know for a fact that there are people who scored that low, but because they feel ashamed, they don't bother to claim their existence. DO NOT FEEL ASHAMED. Quite frankly, it's a stupid test! Test doesn't define me - I have an IQ of 130! JUST, DON'T GIVE UP!!! The only thing that will barr you from your dreams is yourself. I doubted myself, and I paid the price. If you believe and work hard, anything is possible.
This is America - there are infinite opportunities to become a doctor! 😀👍
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