Currently I have 3 interviews, 2 which have been attended and one in a few weeks. The first was an MMI at a school that doesn't have an incredibly high acceptance rate. The second, about 50%, however I severely botched the first of two interviews, which I feel may have ruined my chances. The third is i 2 weeks, we will see how that goes.
I am posting this thread to ask what you think my plan of action should be for next year in the case I don't get into any of the schools. I am subject to hear back in march, but I realize there is a solid chance I don't. I am unsure if I should reapply next cycle, as my application has changed very little (I have done pretty much nothing this year, reason being, I thought my app was strong enough this cycle to get in, 3.9/3.9 from top school, 36 balanced, clinical research+basic science research+teaching+global health etc.) I am currently one year out.
I am hesitant to reapply for c/o 2018, as again I have done very little this year and there is the chance I am picked off a waiting list in the middle of the summer so I don't want to waste thousand of dollars. Yet, whether I do or don't reapply, what are some ideas for how to spend the next year? It is difficult for me to figure this out, as I truly believe I am ready for med school next year. I have thought about masters programs, but they are incredibly expensive. Post-baccs and SMPs seem like they cater to apps that don't have strong numbers, so it doesn't seem to be a proper fit for me. Working at the NIH for a year might be an option, but slaving in a lab for a year or two just doesnt rub me the right way.
Thank you for your input in advance!
EDIT: The invites I have received this cycle are from top (20) schools, and i think applying late/not broadly enough have put me in this position. I really feel like I could thrive at a top school and so if I was to take additional time off, I would hope to be pursuing an activity that allowed me to rack up invites from top 20 and even top 10 schools. So what are some spectacular ECs you have heard of that you believe (would) put you in such a position? I am especially interested in research.
I am posting this thread to ask what you think my plan of action should be for next year in the case I don't get into any of the schools. I am subject to hear back in march, but I realize there is a solid chance I don't. I am unsure if I should reapply next cycle, as my application has changed very little (I have done pretty much nothing this year, reason being, I thought my app was strong enough this cycle to get in, 3.9/3.9 from top school, 36 balanced, clinical research+basic science research+teaching+global health etc.) I am currently one year out.
I am hesitant to reapply for c/o 2018, as again I have done very little this year and there is the chance I am picked off a waiting list in the middle of the summer so I don't want to waste thousand of dollars. Yet, whether I do or don't reapply, what are some ideas for how to spend the next year? It is difficult for me to figure this out, as I truly believe I am ready for med school next year. I have thought about masters programs, but they are incredibly expensive. Post-baccs and SMPs seem like they cater to apps that don't have strong numbers, so it doesn't seem to be a proper fit for me. Working at the NIH for a year might be an option, but slaving in a lab for a year or two just doesnt rub me the right way.
Thank you for your input in advance!
EDIT: The invites I have received this cycle are from top (20) schools, and i think applying late/not broadly enough have put me in this position. I really feel like I could thrive at a top school and so if I was to take additional time off, I would hope to be pursuing an activity that allowed me to rack up invites from top 20 and even top 10 schools. So what are some spectacular ECs you have heard of that you believe (would) put you in such a position? I am especially interested in research.
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