Should I withdraw my AMCAS application for MD schools?

[LUCPM]

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Hello folks,

Maybe someone can shed some light on my current situation. I have applied for both MD and DO schools and I am fortunate enough to have 3 interview invites (DO) so far. However, my AMCAS application has not been even verified yet because one of my transcripts was lost 3 times, which resulted in a a month and half delay. As a result, my primary AMCAS application was submitted on 7/15 and I don't even know when it's going to be verified (it's been a month and the AMCAS status still says "Ready for Review").

I have a borderline stats for MD schools (good GPA, 30 MCAT, average extracurricular and clinicals, etc.) and I am doubting if I should even pursue MD schools at this point. I know my AMCAS application will be verified in the next couple of week but my application will be very late and the cost of secondary application will hurt me financially.

Shoud I withdraw my AMCAS application prior to verification? I already spent >$700 and I might be able to get some refund from AMCAS.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

 

[nicknickp3]

First comment before argument between what do you want to be an md or do poop storm ensues

 

[lkthlttr]

Hello folks,

Maybe someone can shed some light on my current situation. I have applied for both MD and DO schools and I am fortunate enough to have 3 interview invites (DO) so far. However, my AMCAS application has not been even verified yet because one of my transcripts was lost 3 times, which resulted in a a month and half delay. As a result, my primary AMCAS application was submitted on 7/15 and I don't even know when it's going to be verified (it's been a month and the AMCAS status still says "Ready for Review").

I have a borderline stats for MD schools (good GPA, 30 MCAT, average extracurricular and clinicals, etc.) and I am doubting if I should even pursue MD schools at this point. I know my AMCAS application will be verified in the next couple of week but my application will be very late and the cost of secondary application will hurt me financially.

Shoud I withdraw my AMCAS application prior to verification? I already spent >$700 and I might be able to get some refund from AMCAS.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

I think that if you are interested in going to an MD school then you should continue on with your application. Submitting 7/15 is not "very late", it is probably average. With a 30 MCAT and a good GPA your odds are probably about average as well. If you have good ECs and can explain them reasonably well and have a good personality I bet you would get an offer somewhere. It's still early in August. It's not time to panic yet.

 

[Druggernaut]

$700 is such a tiny drop in the bucket compared to what you're going to shell out before this is all said and done. It's better to spend a little more now than to potentially wonder what could've been if you applied to those other schools.

And don't be discouraged that it's too late, since you've already received three DO interviews. It seems like they're willing to hand out interviews much earlier than MD programs.

 

[Cooperd0g]

I would keep my options open and continue with AMCAS if I were you. I applied to 17 MD schools and once I got through those secondaries I applied to 5 DO schools. Sure it is going to cost another $500-700 for those DO school apps, but I like to keep my options open if I can.

 

[scummie]

$700 is such a tiny drop in the bucket compared to what you're going to shell out before this is all said and done. It's better to spend a little more now than to potentially wonder what could've been if you applied to those other schools.

And don't be discouraged that it's too late, since you've already received three DO interviews. It seems like they're willing to hand out interviews much earlier than MD programs.

I would keep my options open and continue with AMCAS if I were you. I applied to 17 MD schools and once I got through those secondaries I applied to 5 DO schools. Sure it is going to cost another $500-700 for those DO school apps, but I like to keep my options open if I can.

True dat homes.