There is more to life than the MCAT...

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Ok, maybe this applies just to me, but I just wanted to remind everyone that there is more to life than the MCAT. There is a beautiful world outside, and sometimes I forget to take notice, because I focus so heavily on how hard this test is and the amount of preparation involved. I have taken this test 2x and no I am not embarrassed for doing so, but I must say, that what I learned is that the MCAT took such a huge part of me, very stressed out and caught up in applying, that I neglected doing that which makes me happy. Ok, yes having that M.D. after your name is great, and medicine has its perks, but remember that at the end of the day, you're a great person, and no test can ever change that. Don't let one test change your life, let it be you who changes that test!

 

[DiverDoc]

Ok, maybe this applies just to me, but I just wanted to remind everyone that there is more to life than the MCAT. There is a beautiful world outside, and sometimes I forget to take notice, because I focus so heavily on how hard this test is and the amount of preparation involved. I have taken this test 2x and no I am not embarrassed for doing so, but I must say, that what I learned is that the MCAT took such a huge part of me, very stressed out and caught up in applying, that I neglected doing that which makes me happy. Ok, yes having that M.D. after your name is great, and medicine has its perks, but remember that at the end of the day, you're a great person, and no test can ever change that. Don't let one test change your life, let it be you who changes that test!

Numbers and Grades arent everything in Pre Med... But its right up there with Oxygen

 

[Ebete]

I completely agree. And with that attitute I will take this Sat test (for the 2nd time) with hopes that it can be the last...Good Luck to all!!! 🙂

 

[alex_shimp]

amen to that...

 

[clubescape]

Ditto. A couple weeks ago, I was completely freaking out about the test. I was so stressed and pissed off at myself for not getting my target on the practice tests. My scores were even going down, and I realized I was burning myself out. Yes it's an important test, but when I look back on it 10, 15, 50 years from now, I hope to realize that it certainly wasn't worth my tears or uclers. This week, I've been so mellow (it's amost scary). I've done light reviewing and have been sleeping alot. I'm just gonna go in there and do my best. If I need to retake, then so be it. Good luck to everyone! Ahh...I can smell the freedom now! 🙂

 

[tifxiii]

what? There's more to life than the MCAT?

 

[dreambig2night]

MCAT? Whats MCAT?

 

[Whatsamatta U]

Ditto. A couple weeks ago, I was completely freaking out about the test. I was so stressed and pissed off at myself for not getting my target on the practice tests. My scores were even going down, and I realized I was burning myself out. Yes it's an important test, but when I look back on it 10, 15, 50 years from now, I hope to realize that it certainly wasn't worth my tears or uclers. This week, I've been so mellow (it's amost scary). I've done light reviewing and have been sleeping alot. I'm just gonna go in there and do my best. If I need to retake, then so be it. Good luck to everyone! Ahh...I can smell the freedom now! 🙂

That's a great attitude clubescape. I feel like I'm in this wierd, hypocritcal funk. On one hand, I'm incredibly anxious and freaking out, yet I can't get myself to study anymore. I can't seem to focus on the words, I'm not comprehending anything. I definitly want to be in the "If I need to retake it, so what?" place but can't seem to get there.

 

[MasterMD]

to paraphrase premed machine: what are you talking about? being a doctor and making >$250,000 is the most important thing in the world. how can you even talk about anything else on this "premedical forum"? with that attitude, Harvard will definitely not take you.

😍 life is about how blue the sky is, how green the grass is, having people to love and to love you.. and being happy... i don't see standardized tests fitting in anywhere in this.. 🙂

 

[musiclink213]

COmpletely agree 100%. I've taken it twice also, and I'm going for a third time. In the long run, does graduating med school a year earlier really matter all that much? I don't think so. First time I took it, I was so nervous I couldn't think. Second time, I was much more relaxed and had the attitude that I refused to let this test make or break me (a bunch of stuff happened that summer which was basically a wake up call). But what I think is a stupid misbubbling mistake, and I'm going for try #3. You know what? It doesn't matter all that much. I have my health, I have some great friends, I have a supportive family, isn't that stuff much more important?

 

[nekrogg]

haha at the moment it seems like my life is all mcat. seriously.

 

[oxeye]

haha at the moment it seems like my life is all mcat. seriously.

Seriously .... I don't know what I'm going to do with myself on Sunday! Just think of all the free time I'll have to spend here and obsess until June!

 

[Caboose]

Bull Honky! There's nothing more! It is going to be pretty weird after all this time not to have anything to study for. I'll be shamefully listening to the intro to audio osmosis repeatedly in the closet.

"What are you doing in there, Caboose?"

"Nothing... go away."

Caboose.

 

[coralfangs]

haha
thx for the post =)

readin it makes me forget all the regrets i had about my drinkings, parties last week so that i have to cram for bio today and tomorrow