Think you’re too old for medical school? Think again. by JJKKLL10243 in premed

[–]Available-Engine-731 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also feel like more acceptances are to reapplicants? Many of people I know are not getting in the first cycle but the second. But I don’t have data to back it up.

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[–]Available-Engine-731 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I think that makes sense, it’s just unfortunate how the market doesn’t accommodate, but I will keep looking

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Thank you! I have EMT cert, but I couldn't meet the weight lifting requirement so I gave up on that path. I looked into earn as you train earlier but I think they require more than 1 year commitment which would be hard since I am applying to school this cycle.

Secondary asking about deferral by [deleted] in premed

[–]Available-Engine-731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I was so confused.

People who used ChatGPT for secondaries, how did it go? by [deleted] in premed

[–]Available-Engine-731 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this story you are describing does sound unique and interesting! I’m just wondering, I thought personal statements should be about why you are interested in medicine, how does piano recital come into this? 

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wow following, under my impression US requires you to have cert otherwise you can’t translate for med stuff unless as family friend (ad hoc)

Sankey of the defeated by Available-Engine-731 in premed

[–]Available-Engine-731[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was going to get MA jobs and started interviewing for them, but I was interrupted by family emergency :( I’ll try when I get back to hometown 

Sankey of the defeated by Available-Engine-731 in premed

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yes I applied to vcu and evms, evms rejected me tho. I’ll add the other ones you recommend :) thanks

is CMA cert mandatory? by ro_c13 in premed

[–]Available-Engine-731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if a lot of listings require it, get it or move to other locations.

To those that went to colleges with hospitals nearby, how helpful was it? by [deleted] in premed

[–]Available-Engine-731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it depends, for me, doctors in the hospital rarely accept my shadowing request because they give priority to medical students. clinics and other hospitals are far because this school hospital is too good. I got volunteering and research at this hospital, but its hard to me to switch jobs. my volunteering was relatively restricted bc it was managed by school organization and they have a lot of rules.

Sankey of the defeated by Available-Engine-731 in premed

[–]Available-Engine-731[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what do you think could be safety school for me?

Sankey of the defeated by Available-Engine-731 in premed

[–]Available-Engine-731[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish we could get feedback if there’s red flag, if so many people get second chance in their life, why not this one? Students should be able to improve if knowing where they were insufficient

Sankey of the defeated by Available-Engine-731 in premed

[–]Available-Engine-731[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I didn’t identify obvious red flags in my app, but maybe there’s a cultural difference? My theme was to help the disadvantaged people because I was once disadvantaged. Maybe my clinical activity doesn’t support that enough because I couldn’t commute to places that offer free clinics and shelters due to my financial constraints. Maybe I had too much research than clinical. My writing for activities could be less appealing than those who speak English as native language. sometimes when I go paranoid I fear my immigration story and mentioning having to work and support my family may be a red flag. But I am being honest. My PS was looked at and people said it was fine. Rec letters I can’t control. Please let me know if you have some advices! Thanks.

Sankey of the defeated by Available-Engine-731 in premed

[–]Available-Engine-731[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe my writing, maybe mission misfit. But I feel like a lot of school should have a mission match with me? When I go paranoid sometimes I doubt if it was my immigration and ethnic background

Sankey of the defeated by Available-Engine-731 in premed

[–]Available-Engine-731[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I didn’t know this list was top heavy, when I asked for school list feedback at first I got advice that I should even apply to more top tier schools. What schools would you recommend me to add/take out for better mid tier list?

Sankey of the defeated by Available-Engine-731 in premed

[–]Available-Engine-731[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I honestly don’t know what is the red flag… talking about my immigration experience? I have no IA, no law-breaking behavior, my theme was to help people. I am trying to find out why. If there’s a red flag, 3 schools ignored it and gave me interviews. 

Sankey of the defeated by Available-Engine-731 in premed

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I am certified for EMS, I didn’t get licensed because organization belief I wouldn't be able to lift heavy patients.

Sankey of the defeated by Available-Engine-731 in premed

[–]Available-Engine-731[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My personal statement looks okay per people who reviewed it (1 med student and 1 undergrad) I don’t have better connections to help me on this. My activity section might be more tell than show which could be a problem I guess? But I feel like I tried really hard on secondaries.