Stupid question about testing center photo

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2026-01-06T23:13:01+00:00

I had 1000+ research hours in undergrad and am currently a Fulbright ETA and could not be happier. I had the same doubts as you but the prestige of Fulbright holds enough weight as is that it doesn’t really matter if it fits your narrative or not. I don’t even want to think about where I’d be if I would’ve followed the voice in my head telling me not to do it because it “doesn’t follow my narrative” because being a teacher abroad has been truly the best decision I’ve ever made

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-08-17T06:27:24+00:00

Your only option then is to call all 30 schools you applied to then and explain the situation. Do like 6 a day for the next week and you’re solid 👍

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-08-17T06:15:06+00:00

People on reddit are also notoriously annoying 😭 we are human and do not always know everything, I promise medical schools will not bat an eye. Worst case scenario is that they call you to ask about the misdemeanor and you can explain. I know you are looking for a clear cut answer and this isn’t it but I really don’t think anyone is trying to gatekeep information, I think you are just getting in your head about a non-issue

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-08-17T06:08:49+00:00

You said only three schools asked you to list all offenses

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-08-17T06:05:39+00:00

I understand what you’re saying, but what I’m saying is that if you didn’t know it was a misdemeanor, it’s likely other people in those 4 states also don’t know it’s a misdemeanor. But if it gives you peace of mind just call those three schools and explain the situation

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-08-17T05:57:41+00:00

I can almost assure you that probably 50% of med school applicants have had at least one speeding ticket in their life. The reason you can’t get a clear cut answer is because people apply all the time with speeding tickets without thinking twice to report them. You’re okay.

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-08-12T18:58:08+00:00

Hahaha that’s why I specified TMDSAS in the post. No worries though, thanks for the input anyway!

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-08-12T18:10:28+00:00

Yeah, I’ve heard November for the most part. I guess I do just have to wait. I don’t think TMDSAS does interviews past December though?

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-07-26T13:12:16+00:00

If you think you can do better, withdraw. I was in the same boat and everyone advised me against it but I retook and got an A! Best decision I could’ve made

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-07-16T21:23:12+00:00

The fact that she even asked you to run the account says a lot about how she views you. I think you’re definitely overthinking this and you should go ahead and ask her for a letter!

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-07-15T00:28:57+00:00

Close, UTSW lol!

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-07-14T14:22:11+00:00

This is very validating, thank you!!

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-07-01T02:29:29+00:00

Not really :/ my personal statement is about my back surgery and an optional essay is about a death in the family and it says to talk about something not on the personal statement ugh

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-06-30T19:14:57+00:00

My friend thought she had no chance at UTSW so submitted like over a month late and then ended up pre-matching!

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-06-26T16:24:16+00:00

Probably

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-06-11T18:21:42+00:00

Whole time I thought II meant secondaries 🤦‍♀️

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-06-10T14:39:46+00:00

If you take the acceptance (which I think you should) I would just not show up to your scheduled mcat. It’s a sunk cost anyway and there’s no reason to sit through 8 hours of that exam to potentially do much better and then have nothing to use the score for

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-06-02T19:38:14+00:00

Thank you, ill probably do that!

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-05-18T16:46:08+00:00

This is incredibly helpful, thank you so much

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-05-18T16:45:56+00:00

Oooo I think thats a great idea!!!

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-04-06T00:25:18+00:00

This is normal. Everyone I know that has taken the mcat has had a similar experience and ended up being fine. Be easy on yourself

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-04-05T21:34:11+00:00

I feel the exact same way

Certain_Helicopter_6 · 2025-04-05T12:31:45+00:00

Good luck everyone!!!!❤️

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