Some of my prompts are asking this question and I am wondering if I should come right out and admit that I was trying to apply to school earlier. I actually filled out my AMCAS application for 2015. About a week before my MCAT, I was in a car accident and withdrew my application for that cycle. It took months of physical therapy before I was able to even think about studying again. I got pretty down about it and was actually so depressed last year that I didn't even try. I probably wouldn't mention it since I have no other MCAT recorded but my course load and work activities also took a nose-dive while I was going through PT. They will definitely notice something was up. I'm not really sure how I should try to explain this.
What have you been doing...?
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I'm no expert, so take my opinion lightly. One question though, since you're applying now are you doing things right now before you enter med school next summer? You still have a year to make things up.
I would mention it if asked and I'm sure they would 100% understand. You could even write about it for the challenge prompt. Just showcase how you grew from the accident and how much you've learned from it.
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What is the exact wording of the question? When did you graduate? When was the accident?
Can I PM what I have so far?
