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Hi everyone. I was holding out hope that the priority waitlist would come through, but I've reached the point where I am not expecting to get in. Anything else would just be a delightful surprise. So now it comes to a point where I need to figure out what I'm doing next.
The two options I have are to pull together my stuff an apply again this cycle or push it back another year. Below is a breakdown of each.
Applying this coming cycle:
-I took my MCAT in June of 2023, so I would only be able to apply to about 2/3 of those I did this year. I would be able to add on schools, but it would still be a big limiting factor
-Delusionally optimistic and also buying into the extreme waitlist movement from Quinnipiac the last two years, I have basically nothing prepared. Would need to prepare essays, arrange rec letters, and more. This would mean that I would probably be submitting late
-I was able to address my two weakest application points this past year. I worked full time as a medical assistant and now have vastly more clinical hours than when I applied. I also retook my lowest grade and did much better.
-Applying this year would save me another gap year, which, because I've already taken two, are adding up
Applying next year (2027):
-This would mean retaking the MCAT. I would be starting a lot from scratch since I graduated college in 2024 and there is no guarantee I'd get the same score or higher
-Waiting and retaking would allow me to apply to any school I want, I'd also get more work and volunteering hours
-I'd also be able to save up more money for the pricey app process
Any advice either way is appreciated. I can elaborate more on my situation and stuff I've learned this year in the comments below. I know I applied very top heavy this time and definitely won't next time.
The two options I have are to pull together my stuff an apply again this cycle or push it back another year. Below is a breakdown of each.
Applying this coming cycle:
-I took my MCAT in June of 2023, so I would only be able to apply to about 2/3 of those I did this year. I would be able to add on schools, but it would still be a big limiting factor
-Delusionally optimistic and also buying into the extreme waitlist movement from Quinnipiac the last two years, I have basically nothing prepared. Would need to prepare essays, arrange rec letters, and more. This would mean that I would probably be submitting late
-I was able to address my two weakest application points this past year. I worked full time as a medical assistant and now have vastly more clinical hours than when I applied. I also retook my lowest grade and did much better.
-Applying this year would save me another gap year, which, because I've already taken two, are adding up
Applying next year (2027):
-This would mean retaking the MCAT. I would be starting a lot from scratch since I graduated college in 2024 and there is no guarantee I'd get the same score or higher
-Waiting and retaking would allow me to apply to any school I want, I'd also get more work and volunteering hours
-I'd also be able to save up more money for the pricey app process
Any advice either way is appreciated. I can elaborate more on my situation and stuff I've learned this year in the comments below. I know I applied very top heavy this time and definitely won't next time.
