Hello everyone,
I'd love to get everyone's advice/opinion about my application as I'm about ready to give up on this journey.
I'm a non-traditional student...I graduated about 10 years ago with my undergrad degree in biochemistry. My undergrad GPA was ~2.8 (low GPA was due to many financial/family issues), I took the MCAT last year and got a 31. I've been working the last 10 years and have a successful career in the internet search industry. That said - I don't have much free time as my job is very demanding but I do volunteer every week at a local hospital.
So, I applied last year and was rejected from every single school. I applied to some post-bac programs and was also rejected.
I'm considering re-taking the MCAT (I think I can get a higher score) and will continue my volunteer work. Beyond that, I won't have the time or opportunity to do much else.
Do you think I should even take the MCAT again? Should I re-apply? Or just give up now with minimal losses? Do you think medical schools will give me a second chance? I know the GPA is low but will they look at my hopefully higher MCAT and see that as evidence that I can excel now that my circumstances are better/different?
If you think some schools will consider my application, let me know what schools you think they are.
Anyway, thank you to everyone in advance for your honest advice/opinions.
I'd love to get everyone's advice/opinion about my application as I'm about ready to give up on this journey.
I'm a non-traditional student...I graduated about 10 years ago with my undergrad degree in biochemistry. My undergrad GPA was ~2.8 (low GPA was due to many financial/family issues), I took the MCAT last year and got a 31. I've been working the last 10 years and have a successful career in the internet search industry. That said - I don't have much free time as my job is very demanding but I do volunteer every week at a local hospital.
So, I applied last year and was rejected from every single school. I applied to some post-bac programs and was also rejected.
I'm considering re-taking the MCAT (I think I can get a higher score) and will continue my volunteer work. Beyond that, I won't have the time or opportunity to do much else.
Do you think I should even take the MCAT again? Should I re-apply? Or just give up now with minimal losses? Do you think medical schools will give me a second chance? I know the GPA is low but will they look at my hopefully higher MCAT and see that as evidence that I can excel now that my circumstances are better/different?
If you think some schools will consider my application, let me know what schools you think they are.
Anyway, thank you to everyone in advance for your honest advice/opinions.