Third time reapplicant

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Hi all,

I'm applying for the third time and it's really frustrating and I'm debating whether to do it again. My GPA is 3.45 and I got a 31O on the mcat (9P 11V 11B). I never had interviews even though I have great EC's. I have absolutely nooo idea why I didn't even interviews. The only thing I can think of is applying too late both times but I submitted my stuff before deadlines. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Fusion]

Your MCAT and GPA both are pretty decent and good enough for you to get some interviews. As I am sure you have heard before, apply early (now) to a wide range of schools. Spend enough time writing a quality personal statement and good secondary essays, but don't spend so much time on these that you end up delaying your application. As you have experienced, turning stuff in late puts you at a huge disadvantage. You will fare much better with an earlier application.

 

[gossmer]

Have you contacted the schools and asked why? They will often tell you.

Hi all,

I'm applying for the third time and it's really frustrating and I'm debating whether to do it again. My GPA is 3.45 and I got a 31O on the mcat (9P 11V 11B). I never had interviews even though I have great EC's. I have absolutely nooo idea why I didn't even interviews. The only thing I can think of is applying too late both times but I submitted my stuff before deadlines. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[DCH]

Hi all,

I'm applying for the third time and it's really frustrating and I'm debating whether to do it again. My GPA is 3.45 and I got a 31O on the mcat (9P 11V 11B). I never had interviews even though I have great EC's. I have absolutely nooo idea why I didn't even interviews. The only thing I can think of is applying too late both times but I submitted my stuff before deadlines. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Don't give up!!
My friend applied 3 times and just got into MS...he continued going to school..working on his grades (masters then into his 1 year in a pHd program)..and finally then he got accepted..he starts this summer
contact the schools recruiter...and continue to stay busy!
another co-worker applied to MED SCHOOL and after 6 tries he got in! He's a wonder the hospital...and I used to work with him! Great guy..
Just never give up!!
sorry about my spelling 😳

 

[NorCalGirl]

I agree with the previous posters. If you have good ECs and LORs, you should definitely get you some interviews at least. How late did you apply the two previous times? When I applied the first time, applying late definitely srewed me over. It's not a matter of getting your secondaries in before deadlines, it's a matter of getting them in AS FAST AS YOU CAN. Getting you application in late = getting late interviews (if any) = waitlists = headache!

 

[Seagal]

I agree with the previous posters. If you have good ECs and LORs, you should definitely get you some interviews at least. How late did you apply the two previous times? When I applied the first time, applying late definitely srewed me over. It's not a matter of getting your secondaries in before deadlines, it's a matter of getting them in AS FAST AS YOU CAN. Getting you application in late = getting late interviews (if any) = waitlists = headache!

What is considered late? I will send in my primary at the start of next week. Is that late? 🙁

 

[PhDtoDO]

Apply to at least 30 schools (or over 25) and get it in now!

Last guy...get it in in July...still relatively early. I don't have the best numbers...or at least I didn't when I applied for the 2nd time and I was invited for interviews in Sept and had then scheduled in Oct. Even though I didn't get in that time, I got interviews with all my numbers below average. It's because after the first time, I took the MCAT again and early, did everything in June, handed in my last secondary in July and got 3 interviews...but my GPA was 3.11/3.68 and my MCAT was a 28. I only applied to 15 schools though and

THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE APPLYING TO MED SCHOOL...and because if it its too easy for your application, even with good numbers, to get baried. So don't waste any more of your time or money...get it in now! Get all your secondaries and in my opinion change up your essays...no matter how much time it takes and set up a sacrificial alter to your credit card company...because better to pay now then do it again later!

Third times a charm right?

That's what I'm banking on!

Just My Opinion.

Sarah

 

[medstylee]

i've just started my 3rd time as well and i have very similar stats to yours. i've had 3 interviews both previous times i've applied but none of them worked out. i figured that maybe i just interviewed poorly. but, when i decided to e-mail or call admissions directors at those schools, i was surprised to hear that was not the case. most of all, it was my lack of sufficient clinical experience that held me back and a few schools mentioned that they were concerned about my science gpa. so, i enrolled in the georgetown special masters program and just finished with about a 3.65. i've also gained more clinical experience and am most likely going to be taking a year long job as an E.R. scribe. i e-mailed all the schools i'm applying to to ask advice and many of the admissions directors have been nice enough to get back to me and encourage me to apply. so, i think things will work out this time.

that was kind of long, but my points are: (1)don't give up, there's always room to show improvement/dedication and (2) definitely contact admissions people and try to get answers. it really helps, in my opinion.

oh, by the way, it's not too late. if you submit your AMCAS soon, you'll still be early (despite what these boards might lead you to believe).

best of luck. 3rd time's a charm! 👍

 

[Seagal]

i've just started my 3rd time as well and i have very similar stats to yours. i've had 3 interviews both previous times i've applied but none of them worked out. i figured that maybe i just interviewed poorly. but, when i decided to e-mail or call admissions directors at those schools, i was surprised to hear that was not the case. most of all, it was my lack of sufficient clinical experience that held me back and a few schools mentioned that they were concerned about my science gpa. so, i enrolled in the georgetown special masters program and just finished with about a 3.65. i've also gained more clinical experience and am most likely going to be taking a year long job as an E.R. scribe. i e-mailed all the schools i'm applying to to ask advice and many of the admissions directors have been nice enough to get back to me and encourage me to apply. so, i think things will work out this time.

that was kind of long, but my points are: (1)don't give up, there's always room to show improvement/dedication and (2) definitely contact admissions people and try to get answers. it really helps, in my opinion.

oh, by the way, it's not too late. if you submit your AMCAS soon, you'll still be early (despite what these boards might lead you to believe).

best of luck. 3rd time's a charm! 👍

PhD2MD and Medstylee,

Thanks guys. I guess I am just feeling bummed right now, because my stats aren't stellar and this is my second time applying. The first time just in my state (long story). had an interview but wasn't accepted. I applied pretty late the last time. I sent out my primary end of sep and my secondary middle of jan (waiting for a LOR). Anyhow, thanks for the advice and nice thoughts. 🙂 I was wondering where you guys applied.

thanks

 

[medstylee]

PhD2MD and Medstylee,
I was wondering where you guys applied.

thanks

were you referring to where i applied the last 2 times or where i am applying this time around? pm me if you want and i'll be happy to fill you in a little more on my experience.

good luck - it's not too late (just keeping with the theme here!)

 

[GenSurg]

I was a reapplicant, accepted my second time with two years off between college and medical school. The first time I applied, I applied way out of my league.

The second time I applied, the application was overnighted the first day application would be processed. I applied to a variety of places much more in my academic range. Three interviews and one acceptance.

Remember, it only takes one. You seem to have pretty good numbers, better MCATs than me. I'd apply as early as possible, be ready to send out secondaries immediately, and apply to several mid to low tier MD schools. Many schools are on a rolling acceptance list, and the earlier you are, the better your chances. Good luck and don't give up if this is really what you want to do.

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[blessed1]

i've just started my 3rd time as well and i have very similar stats to yours. i've had 3 interviews both previous times i've applied but none of them worked out. i figured that maybe i just interviewed poorly. but, when i decided to e-mail or call admissions directors at those schools, i was surprised to hear that was not the case. most of all, it was my lack of sufficient clinical experience that held me back and a few schools mentioned that they were concerned about my science gpa. so, i enrolled in the georgetown special masters program and just finished with about a 3.65. i've also gained more clinical experience and am most likely going to be taking a year long job as an E.R. scribe. i e-mailed all the schools i'm applying to to ask advice and many of the admissions directors have been nice enough to get back to me and encourage me to apply. so, i think things will work out this time.

that was kind of long, but my points are: (1)don't give up, there's always room to show improvement/dedication and (2) definitely contact admissions people and try to get answers. it really helps, in my opinion.

oh, by the way, it's not too late. if you submit your AMCAS soon, you'll still be early (despite what these boards might lead you to believe).

best of luck. 3rd time's a charm! 👍

Medstylee,

What did you do to get the clinical experience that you were lacking?

Thanks!
Blessed1

 

[blessed1]

I was a reapplicant, accepted my second time with two years off between college and medical school. The first time I applied, I applied way out of my league.

The second time I applied, the application was overnighted the first day application would be processed. I applied to a variety of places much more in my academic range. Three interviews and one acceptance.

Remember, it only takes one. You seem to have pretty good numbers, better MCATs than me. I'd apply as early as possible, be ready to send out secondaries immediately, and apply to several mid to low tier MD schools. Many schools are on a rolling acceptance list, and the earlier you are, the better your chances. Good luck and don't give up if this is really what you want to do.

http://www.freeiPods.com/?r=20049323

Gensurg,

Good advice. How did you assess which schools are mid to low tier? Is this info spelled out in the MSAR (I have not ordered one yet)? Thanks for your reply.

Blessed1

 

[gonzo]

I am right up there with you all--will be submitting amcas 2006 by the end of July. Third time is the charm. 1st year=one interview. 2nd year=four interviews, four waitlists (I guess I COULD still make it this year). I am feeling it for 2006. Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[vmp200]

i've just started my 3rd time as well and i have very similar stats to yours. i've had 3 interviews both previous times i've applied but none of them worked out. i figured that maybe i just interviewed poorly. but, when i decided to e-mail or call admissions directors at those schools, i was surprised to hear that was not the case. most of all, it was my lack of sufficient clinical experience that held me back and a few schools mentioned that they were concerned about my science gpa. so, i enrolled in the georgetown special masters program and just finished with about a 3.65. i've also gained more clinical experience and am most likely going to be taking a year long job as an E.R. scribe. i e-mailed all the schools i'm applying to to ask advice and many of the admissions directors have been nice enough to get back to me and encourage me to apply. so, i think things will work out this time.

that was kind of long, but my points are: (1)don't give up, there's always room to show improvement/dedication and (2) definitely contact admissions people and try to get answers. it really helps, in my opinion.

oh, by the way, it's not too late. if you submit your AMCAS soon, you'll still be early (despite what these boards might lead you to believe).

best of luck. 3rd time's a charm! 👍

when u say clinical experience what do u mean exactly? I am still undergrad with a time consuming major(especially for me, not sure about others in the same major) and havent been able to do much of volunteering at the hospital.
waht do you suggest that I do, to increase my clinical experience?

thanks
VP

 

[eddaman]

haha, im on AMCAS #3 also! dont give up man/woman!

i have a 3.4 engineering degree from Cal, 32R from april 2003 so this is my last app before i need to retake the mcat. ive applied so many years that ive since moved back home after my undergrad to work and gain more ecs and lors, etc etc. new personal statement every year, along with the hell of waiting and reapplying...

the way i figure, WHAT OTHER OPTION DO WE HAVE? i want to do this, i know that as a fact. i can be great at it. and it will happen sooner or later.

so it's either struggle now, or enter a profession i dont want to have for the rest of my life (as an engineer).

persistance fellow reapplicants, and ill hopefully run into yall next year in med school.

 

[Kubed]

haha, im on AMCAS #3 also! dont give up man/woman!

i have a 3.4 engineering degree from Cal, 32R from april 2003 so this is my last app before i need to retake the mcat. ive applied so many years that ive since moved back home after my undergrad to work and gain more ecs and lors, etc etc. new personal statement every year, along with the hell of waiting and reapplying...

the way i figure, WHAT OTHER OPTION DO WE HAVE? i want to do this, i know that as a fact. i can be great at it. and it will happen sooner or later.

so it's either struggle now, or enter a profession i dont want to have for the rest of my life (as an engineer).

persistance fellow reapplicants, and ill hopefully run into yall next year in med school.

Wow, your outlook is awsome! Good luck for this cycle. I hope that the third time will be the charm for you.

 

[OddNath]

Hi all,

I'm applying for the third time and it's really frustrating and I'm debating whether to do it again. My GPA is 3.45 and I got a 31O on the mcat (9P 11V 11B). I never had interviews even though I have great EC's. I have absolutely nooo idea why I didn't even interviews. The only thing I can think of is applying too late both times but I submitted my stuff before deadlines. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Wow, your numbers are actually slightly higher than mine were when I applied. Just keep in mind that "before deadlines" can sometimes already be too late-- there are some schools where interviews are completely booked by October, even though the deadline is technically in December!

So as other people have been saying, submit soon (like this week) and apply to a broad range of schools. Good luck!

 

[medstylee]

Blessed1 & vmp200,

sorry i've taken so long to get back to you guys (i've been away from sdn - it's been refreshing...)

in any case, what i did to gain more clinical exposure was to volunteer in the ER at a hospital once per week (4 hour shift) for about 5 months. it's not much, but it's better than what i had. luckily, i had some really great experiences with patients towards the end (things were really boring and unfulfilling at first) and i was able to write about some of them in my new amcas essay, etc. also, i'll be working full-time in a clinical setting this year, and i've informed the schools i'm applying to about that.

vmp - i know the feeling about not having enough time to volunteer. that was kind of my situation in undergrad. i decided to apply to med school midway through college, so i was trying to get all the academic requirements under my belt. i always felt that i just didn't have enough time to volunteer. but, when i actually started volunteering this year (while i was in a really intense graduate program), i realized it wasn't as bad as i thought. if you think you have even a little time during the week, you should call up some local hospitals and see what they have. trust me, it's very flexible - if you can't show up one week, then you just don't show up. the good thing about being a hospital volunteer is that you're a help when you're there, but if you're not, it's no big deal.

good luck guys.

 

[nev]

what if a person re-applies to med school, wont he/she get more consideration for each re-application?

 

[shuzee]

is first week of august considered "late"?? i am planning to submit my AMCAS by next week. im new to the U.S and it is sooooooooo intimidating to see all the pre meds in this forum already done with their secondaries!!! dont adcoms look at other things too? like life situations and other aspects of the applicant??

 

[vmp200]

Blessed1 & vmp200,

sorry i've taken so long to get back to you guys (i've been away from sdn - it's been refreshing...)

in any case, what i did to gain more clinical exposure was to volunteer in the ER at a hospital once per week (4 hour shift) for about 5 months. it's not much, but it's better than what i had. luckily, i had some really great experiences with patients towards the end (things were really boring and unfulfilling at first) and i was able to write about some of them in my new amcas essay, etc. also, i'll be working full-time in a clinical setting this year, and i've informed the schools i'm applying to about that.

vmp - i know the feeling about not having enough time to volunteer. that was kind of my situation in undergrad. i decided to apply to med school midway through college, so i was trying to get all the academic requirements under my belt. i always felt that i just didn't have enough time to volunteer. but, when i actually started volunteering this year (while i was in a really intense graduate program), i realized it wasn't as bad as i thought. if you think you have even a little time during the week, you should call up some local hospitals and see what they have. trust me, it's very flexible - if you can't show up one week, then you just don't show up. the good thing about being a hospital volunteer is that you're a help when you're there, but if you're not, it's no big deal.

good luck guys.

Thanks a lot Medstylee, that definitely helped, and i will defintely take ur advise and start volunteering for how ever many hours i can put in.

Thanks again and gool luck with ur studies

 

[blessed1]

haha, im on AMCAS #3 also! dont give up man/woman!

i have a 3.4 engineering degree from Cal, 32R from april 2003 so this is my last app before i need to retake the mcat. ive applied so many years that ive since moved back home after my undergrad to work and gain more ecs and lors, etc etc. new personal statement every year, along with the hell of waiting and reapplying...

the way i figure, WHAT OTHER OPTION DO WE HAVE? i want to do this, i know that as a fact. i can be great at it. and it will happen sooner or later.

so it's either struggle now, or enter a profession i dont want to have for the rest of my life (as an engineer).

persistance fellow reapplicants, and ill hopefully run into yall next year in med school.

Excellent outlook on the situation! You will go far!

 

[blessed1]

Blessed1 & vmp200,

sorry i've taken so long to get back to you guys (i've been away from sdn - it's been refreshing...)

in any case, what i did to gain more clinical exposure was to volunteer in the ER at a hospital once per week (4 hour shift) for about 5 months. it's not much, but it's better than what i had. luckily, i had some really great experiences with patients towards the end (things were really boring and unfulfilling at first) and i was able to write about some of them in my new amcas essay, etc. also, i'll be working full-time in a clinical setting this year, and i've informed the schools i'm applying to about that.

vmp - i know the feeling about not having enough time to volunteer. that was kind of my situation in undergrad. i decided to apply to med school midway through college, so i was trying to get all the academic requirements under my belt. i always felt that i just didn't have enough time to volunteer. but, when i actually started volunteering this year (while i was in a really intense graduate program), i realized it wasn't as bad as i thought. if you think you have even a little time during the week, you should call up some local hospitals and see what they have. trust me, it's very flexible - if you can't show up one week, then you just don't show up. the good thing about being a hospital volunteer is that you're a help when you're there, but if you're not, it's no big deal.

good luck guys.

Thanks for the feedback Medstylee. I really need to gain some good clinical exposure and if hospital volunteer work is it, then that's what I have got to do. I hoping that I can do around working a full time job. Ah, so much to do....

 

[shuzee]

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is first week of august considered "late"?? i am planning to submit my AMCAS by next week. im new to the U.S and it is sooooooooo intimidating to see all the pre meds in this forum already done with their secondaries!!! dont adcoms look at other things too? like life situations and other aspects of the applicant??

 

[GiveItAnotherGo]

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is first week of august considered "late"?? i am planning to submit my AMCAS by next week. im new to the U.S and it is sooooooooo intimidating to see all the pre meds in this forum already done with their secondaries!!! dont adcoms look at other things too? like life situations and other aspects of the applicant??

hey shuzee - you're not really that late at all. plenty of people submit their apps in sept, oct, and even november. don't get all caught up in how early or late you are. good luck with everything.

 

[shuzee]

hey shuzee - you're not really that late at all. plenty of people submit their apps in sept, oct, and even november. don't get all caught up in how early or late you are. good luck with everything.

thanks......dude! I surely neeeed the encouragement! good luck man!

 

[truckibear]

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is first week of august considered "late"?? i am planning to submit my AMCAS by next week. im new to the U.S and it is sooooooooo intimidating to see all the pre meds in this forum already done with their secondaries!!! dont adcoms look at other things too? like life situations and other aspects of the applicant??

not at all. look at it this way, you are still ahead of the august mcat takers. adcoms look at a range of things, don't worry about that. as long as you try to get each of your secondaries in within two weeks of receiving them, you should be fine. try not to procrastinate! good luck 🙂

 

[xanthines]

Not really. Some people will think you're a loser for having to reapply and some will see it as a sign of determination. If this frightens you, don't worry about it because it's not something you can control. This is why everyone says to apply to a broad range of schools. The process is not random at all (no matter what it seems) but there IS an element of chance, ie differing opinions about your application package. AdCOMs are committees and because of that, different people will place different weights on various parts of applications. Again, this is why you apply to a broad range of schools. Different people have their own ideas of what a medical school class should be. As admissions season goes on, someone may decide there are too many "goody-goody" types and not enough research-oriented acceptees and shift their opinions on various apps accordingly. This is why you apply early! That way you're not being compared to other applicants as much, and your application can stand on its own.

Most importantly: keep that chin up! No matter how jaded and cynical an interviewer is, it' always better to be the happy/energetic applicant as opposed to the introspective/depressed one. I'm not saying you can't get into med school because you're introspective (I definitely am!), I'm just saying that's one way to improve your application.

People always say "Be honest" in interviews. It should be changed to "Be honest with yourself." I went from 3 interviews and no acceptances one year to 5 interviews and 5 acceptances the next. My GPA/MCAT didn't change and I didn't change my personal statement (I DON't recommend that, btw). I'm 99.9999% certain the change was applying early (July vs Sept) and being energetic and confidant and honest with myself during the interview.

So 2 MCAT's, 5 years, and three tries later, I'm going start school at Case Western next week. Not too shabby, if you don't my saying so! 😉

If at first you don't succeed try, try again! That's what I did!

Good luck, everyone!

-X

what if a person re-applies to med school, wont he/she get more consideration for each re-application?

 

[blackfire]

Greetings everyone.

Before I go to bed(2:10 a.m.EST), I thought that I should check out SDN because I haven't been here since December 2004.

Somehow I landed on this thread, and I'm in the same book as a reapplicant
(going for round #2).

I guess it is kinda late to offer any advance because if not completed, applications are definitely due(PS is holding me up but plan to have everything out by the last week of August).

But more importantly, I would like to applaud everybody for the determination and courage.

I can' even count how many people have hop onto another career path because there were rejected the first time.(I guess that is one why of weeding out those who aren't committed).

Getting into medical school is a game(this is strictly my opinion).

Some people have stellar gpas but ~MCATs scores but get in.
Some people have no EC experience but get in.
Some people have no personalities but get in.

So, don't give up, you are on a break of a miracle(my mommy tells me that).

Your day to shine will fall upon you shortly.

Good Night

P.S Happy B-day to all the Leos out there

P.S.S Make sure your pick 11-15 schools(if you could afford it, and if you can't, ask someone to invest in your future).

 

[MoosePilot]

What is considered late? I will send in my primary at the start of next week. Is that late? 🙁

I've already submitted about half of my secondaries at this point. You're not late, but you're not early anymore.

 

[RayhanS1282]

This is my reapplication round as well. Didn't get any interviews. This is really getting to me in terms of how subjective this process is. My stats are similar to one of the initial posters. But like another poster said, "what choice do we have?" Apparently none. This will be my final year applying and if it doesn't work out I am packing my bags and for the Carribeans.

 

[mizzoudude]

Why not apply to DO schools?

How come you are not even being offered interviews with a 3.5/31? Or do you mean that you didn't get any interviews last year?

Let me know. Thanks.

 

[RayhanS1282]

Why not apply to DO schools?

How come you are not even being offered interviews with a 3.5/31? Or do you mean that you didn't get any interviews last year?

Let me know. Thanks.

Last year I didn't get any interviews I would say based on my MCAT score. I took it on August 2004 but I sent out all the secondaries and LORs beforehand but I think they pulled the plugs after they downloaded my score.

Last year at this time, SUNY UB and Upstate started sending out interviews/hold/rejected letters. I have not heard a peep from them. I think that despite my average stats (at least numerically), my ECs are hurting my chances. I didn't do any research because honestly I am not interested in it. I want patient contact as opposed to being cooped in a lab. I am trying to get some shadowing done but with working 6 days a week from 10PM-8PM, I am pretty drained. We'll see how this year turns out but in all honesty, this application process is as random as poker and I am holding a loosing hand.

 

[mizzoudude]

If being an MD is what you truly want you should not give up...let me be someone who you can relate to:

I have a 3.2 undergrad GPA and a 25 on the MCAT. I am going to do a masters program at my state school, retake the MCAT in april and apply again next year with a full year of grad courses (with a 4.0 hopefully) and a 30+ hopefully on the MCAT...the adcomm director at the medical school said that would make me a really competitive applicant.

I don't think you should give up without fighting more. Many do get into good residencies and are good docs after going to the carribbean...but please realize..atleast with my understanding...there are many more obstacles that way...being an FMG you will have to work extra hard post med school to get that success...

Have you looked into the D.O. option? What about an SMP program such as Georgetown or RFU? Look into them man...let me know what you think...

 

[psychedoc2b]

Hi all,

I'm applying for the third time and it's really frustrating and I'm debating whether to do it again. My GPA is 3.45 and I got a 31O on the mcat (9P 11V 11B). I never had interviews even though I have great EC's. I have absolutely nooo idea why I didn't even interviews. The only thing I can think of is applying too late both times but I submitted my stuff before deadlines. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hello,

I moved out-of-state and got into a state school. That is, after working for one year in the state I applied. I applied as an in-state applicant. Places I would consider are Illinois and Texas, forget the east and west coasts. If you really want to get in and are thinking about moving, you should first look up the residency requirements before moving and see what has to be done to be qualified as a in-state resident. But, make sure this is what you really want to do before making the move. You have to consider all of the factors about moving to a strange place just to get into medical school. In any case, it worked for me. Good luck! BTW my scores were bio-13, p-11, v-9. and gpa was 3.67.

Best wishes,
psychedoc2b

 

[RayhanS1282]

If being an MD is what you truly want you should not give up...let me be someone who you can relate to:

I have a 3.2 undergrad GPA and a 25 on the MCAT. I am going to do a masters program at my state school, retake the MCAT in april and apply again next year with a full year of grad courses (with a 4.0 hopefully) and a 30+ hopefully on the MCAT...the adcomm director at the medical school said that would make me a really competitive applicant.

I don't think you should give up without fighting more. Many do get into good residencies and are good docs after going to the carribbean...but please realize..atleast with my understanding...there are many more obstacles that way...being an FMG you will have to work extra hard post med school to get that success...

Have you looked into the D.O. option? What about an SMP program such as Georgetown or RFU? Look into them man...let me know what you think...

Mizzoudude:
First off...sorry about the delay in replying. After getting rejected last year, I wanted to enroll in a masters program at my undergrad institute since most med schools look very favorably on that. I filled out the application and even for LORs to enroll in January 2005 but apparently they added a new stipulation to take the GRE. It was basically down to studying for the GRE or for the MCATs and I went with the MCAT prep.

A lot of my friends went off to Ross (not a good reflection of our undergrad) and I know that once they come in after two years, they will have a tough time with the rotations. But at this point, if this application cycle don't pan out I'm gonna pack my bags for the Carribean.

 

[red dot]

thank you so much!

this has been the first up-beat looking thread for me for the longest time. I just found out my stats are super-low (i know, i know i should've and could've but i didn't figure it out earlier). I am still going to try for lower tier schools -- e.g. secondaries. but I am also looking for smp's to apply to in the spring. i was seriously bummed about having to wait another 2 or 3 years before I'm in, but you guys being so optimistic kinda rubs off on me too. 🙂

 

[medstylee]

i just got an interview at a school that did not choose to interview me previously. so, here's proof that persistence and applying early does help! good luck guys - 3rd time's a charm (this should be our catch phrase). 😎

 

[blessed1]

i just got an interview at a school that did not choose to interview me previously. so, here's proof that persistence and applying early does help! good luck guys - 3rd time's a charm (this should be our catch phrase). 😎

Congratulations Medstylee!! 🙂

 

[pschmom1]

Hello,
I have just started my 2nd year of college this week and plan to major in psychology. I have'nt had any pre req courses yet but this semester I'm taking bio 100. I also plan on volenteering at least one day a week for the next couple of years. I would like to attend med school in the fall following my senior year (3yrs), do you think that this is realistic? When should I take the mcats and apply to the school to see that this happens. Also, I can only apply to one school, which is already an hour away, because I can't move due to my fiance's job and the other 2 schools in my state are at least 2 hours away. I just don't think commuting 4 hours a day w/2 kids and a soon to be husband is an option for me. I really want this more than anything and I want to be as prepared as possible. How many credit hours p/term look good for most med schools. My first sememster I only had 10 but last semester and now I have 15, w/overall GPA of 3.5 (c+ in math 😡 ) Also, when your app is denied and you reapply, how long is that process? I mean when people say that it's taken the 3 or 4 times to get in, does that mean 3 or 4 extra years after ungrad school before actually attending med school 😱 ? Sorry all the ???, I've just been reading so much on this site that I think I'm starting to confuse myself 😀 .

 

[stella81]

hey, what month did you submit your application. I would suggest submitting early may, june, july if you can. I heard that if you wait too late let's say october to submit your application that, that could hurt you. My friend that had a 3.5, 29 submitted his apps late did get not interviews, when he called some of the schools and asked them why, they said he waited too long. That's the only thing i can think of, also I dont know how many schools you applied to the first time, but try applying to alot of schools, atleast 20 if you can afford it. Good luck with this year's application, I hope you will get interview's this time. By the way, I wish I had your MCAT score.

Hi all,

I'm applying for the third time and it's really frustrating and I'm debating whether to do it again. My GPA is 3.45 and I got a 31O on the mcat (9P 11V 11B). I never had interviews even though I have great EC's. I have absolutely nooo idea why I didn't even interviews. The only thing I can think of is applying too late both times but I submitted my stuff before deadlines. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Lysdexic]

Best...

Get your AMCAS out in June or July...day one best. Some schools don't even send out secondaries until it hits their plan date, some that's mid July.

Always take the MCAT well in advance if possible (I didn't do this though)

Try to get all of your secondaries out before the end of the summer (I didn't do this either).

For you YES!@ Do it right now@! There are many applicants like me who are waiting for their MCAT scores which come out in early Oct.

I think if you get your AMCAS out this week and turn those secondaries around asap...give up your life for a while...you'll beat out all the August MCATers like me and will still be in the running.

Just my opinion