Will I be at a disadvantage?

[InHandWashingWeTrust]

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I am a nursing major going into my final year and I planned to apply this cycle. I realized that I wanted to pursue the path to medicine after a year and a half of my undergraduate studies. As the opportunity was there, I completed both the pre-med prerequisites in addition to my nursing coursework/clinicals. I had a number of experiences that shifted my aspirations and these will be explained in my application. I have worked hard to form a competitive application. That being said, I am concerned that I will take a hit for completing both tracks at once and not acquiring experience as an RN. I realize that the path to medicine in a marathon, but I am sure about my desire to become a physician and the opportunity was there. Will I be at a disadvantage in the application process?

 

[NotASerialKiller]

Based on what you said (not knowing your stats etc.) absolutely not. There's nothing wrong with finding your way in undergrad. It sounds like you'll be able to write a good story about discovering your desire to become a physician while in nursing school. Good luck!

 

[libertyyne]

Stats? Have you taken the MCAT yet?