Withdrew App. post primary/pre-interview. What now?

[TimeKiller]

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I realized I'm not ready to start med school this app. cycle, despite viable stats. I couldn't get myself to study for the MCAT and got the bare minimum score, and can't even get myself to turn in my secondaries (or even stand the thought of school right now). I feel burnt out, but I also feel the need to take some time to "reach my potential" before med school. I know I wouldn't last a week in medical school at this rate. Look, I don't want to barely squeeze by the system and end up dropping out if I get accepted, especially when I know I'm capable of much more. I want to take my time to experience life and be sure of myself before starting this next step in my career.

I have an interview at my state school, the only school I sent a secondary to. How do I go about withdrawing in a polite way without hurting my chances next application cycle (I really want to go there)? Will telling the truth make me look like a *******, or should I just tell them I can't graduate in time or something...?

Also, how do I withdraw from the schools that received my primary but not my secondary? Will ignoring them look bad when I apply next cycle, or should I contact each one directly?

I should have made this decision before I applied.

 

[Karen12345]

You know that if you get accepted, you are typically allowed to defer for a year if you can explain your reasons well.

 

[MilkmanAl]

Definitely don't withdraw yet. Like Karen said, if you go and rock your interviews then get accepted, you can defer a year. I strongly suggest doing that.

 

[TimeKiller]

You know that if you get accepted, you are typically allowed to defer for a year if you can explain your reasons well.

Another thing is I won't be able to graduate next Spring. I was signed up for 4 upper division biology classes for the Spring. At first I thought I could handle that load and graduate next Spring but in reality, I don't think so. This semester was also pretty hard (18 credits with a lot of upper divs.) so I felt compelled to drop and now that's 5 upper divs. I have to take before I graduate. Will they let me defer if I tell them I won't be able to graduate in the Spring? This is all contingent on me getting accepted, of course...

Either way, I know I need to take a year off (immaturity vs. graduating on time), but I just want to know how to tactfully handle this situation with the medical schools I applied to.

 

[TimeKiller]

This is the e-mail I sent to a staff member who does advising at my state med school:

"Thank you for advising me recently. I have a follow-up question. Remember the ambitious schedule had I planned on for this Fall and Spring 2009 in order for me to graduate in the Spring of 2009? I now realize that I will not be able to realistically graduate at that time. I recently received an interview invite and secondary. In light of my inability to graduate next Spring, should I continue with my application or withdraw? If I continue with my application, attend the interview, and am accepted, can I defer my acceptance for a year so I can graduate before starting medical school? Please let me know what you think--I was sent an interview invite on Wednesday and I have only 3 days to respond. Thank you for your time."

Bad move?

 

[bozz]

This is the e-mail I sent to a staff member who does advising at my state med school:

"Thank you for advising me recently. I have a follow-up question. Remember the ambitious schedule had I planned on for this Fall and Spring 2009 in order for me to graduate in the Spring of 2009? I now realize that I will not be able to realistically graduate at that time. I recently received an interview invite and secondary. In light of my inability to graduate next Spring, should I continue with my application or withdraw? If I continue with my application, attend the interview, and am accepted, can I defer my acceptance for a year so I can graduate before starting medical school? Please let me know what you think--I was sent an interview invite on Wednesday and I have only 3 days to respond. Thank you for your time."

Bad move?

I would have sent that after hearing about an acceptance
Or you could have used an anonymous email address or something to find out about that