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[smid]

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I feel so intimidated by this whole process. Waiting for my MCAT score, wondering if my grades and ECs are good enough for the schools I want (which is pretty much any!), etc. I feel like I have butterflies in my stomach lately. Like there's so much on the line this year.

I guess it's just part of the process. What do you guys do to keep yourselves sane? SOmetimes I think coming here makes it even more stressful because everyone is worried about "Am I good enough?"

Just a random post...

 

[Lavndrrose]

Join us in the Lounge...believe me, nothing is serious in there. 😛

 

[fluffyj]

The entire process sucks, but the worst part is being on waitlists!!! The only thing that makes it better is working out, and chatting with others that feel your pain!! Misery loves company. 🙂

 

[shanet74]

nice to hear that I'm not the only one. Working out and staying busy is the best remedy.

 

[driven]

If this is any consolation, my pre-med advisor said there will be only 32000 applicants this year!! Which I find hard to beleive

 

[KU Brendan]

Hey Smid! Good news and bad news: the good news is you are definitely not alone. The whole process can be overwhelming--but those who do the best through it are those who can, despite all the hurdles, maintain their cool and relax. The bad news is this type of process happens over and over again in the career path you've chosen; there are all the tests in med school and then boards to worry about; attendings who grade everyone the same; applying for residency, etc. Through the whole process, though, you're going through it with everyone else. Just be sure that you go into it understanding that the "fun" doesn't end just with acceptance. It's worth it, though, if it's what you want to do. Just hang in there--if there's anything I can help with, please let me know (I'm a soon-to-be 4th year).

--Brendan--
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[smid]

just giving this a bump in case people have anything to add.

I'm STILL waiting for my MCAT score (although las tnight I had a dream I got a V;12, P:14, B:14, W:0) don't I wish THAT were true. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" />

 

[Trek]

Eh...it's all a pain in the ass. Just have fun doing other stuff and only worry when you have to. Obsessing over stuff will give ya ulcers. --Trek