No Interviews. Gap year, most likely. What to do?!

[deleted632431]

Hi guys!

So my applications were complete/transmitted by the end of July, and I have not heard back from a single medical school. Here is some more information about me:

• GPA: 3.8
• MCAT: 27 (If you are wondering, I have since retaken the MCAT. New scores is not available yet)
• 100+ shadowing hours
• Leadership on a campus organization
• One semester of research experience
• 60+ hours of clinic volunteering
• 50-60 hours of community service volunteering
• I would say my personal statement was pretty strong.

I've come to terms with having a gap year, but what worries me the most is what am I going to do in that gap year? My major is Psychology. I was hoping to get a paying job because I would really like to be able to somewhat financially support myself. Any ideas/advice/comments are appreciated!

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[baxt1412]

most schools won't review your application beyond automatic screening until they get your pending MCAT scores.

 

[Boolean]

Where did you apply? Did you apply to schools within/under your LizzyM score range?

 

[pink/\floyd]

Hi guys!

So my applications were complete/transmitted by the end of July, and I have not heard back from a single medical school. Here is some more information about me:

• GPA: 3.8
• MCAT: 27 (If you are wondering, I have since retaken the MCAT. New scores is not available yet)
• 100+ shadowing hours
• Leadership on a campus organization
• One semester of research experience
• 60+ hours of clinic volunteering
• 50-60 hours of community service volunteering
• I would say my personal statement was pretty strong.

I've come to terms with having a gap year, but what worries me the most is what am I going to do in that gap year? My major is Psychology. I was hoping to get a paying job because I would really like to be able to somewhat financially support myself. Any ideas/advice/comments are appreciated!

Getting a job would be a great idea! Especially if it helps you rack up more clinical hours. Scribe/research assistant/EMT are all good options.

 

[SmileyFacePainScale]

CNA is also a possibility. Depending on your area you may have access to accelerated programs that would have you certified in 2-3 months vs. taking a class that lasts an entire semester. Can't go wrong with anything that helps you rack up clinical hours and patient contact experience

 

[ridethecliche]

When will your new mcat be available?

 

[PIacebo]

Do more research, retake mcat if necessary, apply to DO schools.

 

[La Presse]

Clinical Experience. Someone above mentioned a scribe or a CNA? More research wouldn't hurt either.

 

[baxt1412]

find the cure for cancer you lazy pile of.....






jk <3

 

[deleted632431]

most schools won't review your application beyond automatic screening until they get your pending MCAT scores.

I applied to four Texas schools who use their own application service and not AAMC. Also, I did not tell the medical schools that I was retaking the MCAT. Do they have a way of finding this out?

 

[deleted632431]

When will your new mcat be available?

My new MCAT will be available by the end of November.

 

[deleted632431]

Clinical Experience. Someone above mentioned a scribe or a CNA? More research wouldn't hurt either.

Does what I do during my gap year have to be clinical? What if I got a job in Human Resources?

 

[ridethecliche]

My new MCAT will be available by the end of November.

Unfortunately, unless you do incredibly well, that won't be of much help.