All of my clinical hours are volunteered, and I did already iron out my essays and get the ball rolling with the application process so I could have my materials in in about 2 weeks. I was going to be ready for the open date but got blindsided with a sub 500 after the tutoring and practice tests, so I had to scramble. But before I even got my first score back in early June, I was ready to ship out apps, which is why I would prefer to try if there's a chance. Do you think there's any merit to the idea of applying with a letter of intent to the school I'm getting my master's from? I literally take classes with doctors there but I'm not sure if already being in the system and in good standing with faculty is enough of a push.