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How many times would you apply? take the MCAT? try to improve your application before giving up?
I haven't really thought about it, but I know someone who took the MCAT/reapplied 5 times, finally got in, graduated in the top 5% of his class and is doing an ortho residency now. I guess persistence pays off! And maybe the MCAT isn't the best predictor of future success in med school and beyond.
I would keep trying til the day I die.
I would apply only twice. If I don't get in after the second time, then it just wasn't meant to be and I'd pursue other career options.
I got in on my 3rd try.