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I applied this cycle with a mid-20's MCAT and decent gpa/ECs to some lower ranked MD schools. No interviews and I'm sure that was due to the sub-par mcat.
People always talk about taking a year off but what about applying the very next cycle?
What I'll do differently this cycle:
1.Retake the mcat and do well (I'm confident since my earlier practice tests were higher than my actual score + another couple months studying won't hurt).
2. Apply DO + more MDs with lower stats
3. Apply way earlier.
4. Enhance my personal statement
During my application year, I'll probably be working on an internship or doing research but this won't be reflected in my app since I'll have my app complete before I start. It's tough knowing that I'll need to get my things in order in the next few months for yet another cycle. What are your thoughts on this if the only real changes in my application are personal statement and a higher mcat? As always, thanks for all of the insight.
I should mention I graduate this June, and since most DO's require a psych/sociology class, that further complicates things. But I suppose that can be done at a cc over the year I am applying.
People always talk about taking a year off but what about applying the very next cycle?
What I'll do differently this cycle:
1.Retake the mcat and do well (I'm confident since my earlier practice tests were higher than my actual score + another couple months studying won't hurt).
2. Apply DO + more MDs with lower stats
3. Apply way earlier.
4. Enhance my personal statement
During my application year, I'll probably be working on an internship or doing research but this won't be reflected in my app since I'll have my app complete before I start. It's tough knowing that I'll need to get my things in order in the next few months for yet another cycle. What are your thoughts on this if the only real changes in my application are personal statement and a higher mcat? As always, thanks for all of the insight.
I should mention I graduate this June, and since most DO's require a psych/sociology class, that further complicates things. But I suppose that can be done at a cc over the year I am applying.
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