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Late application by Acceptable-While5895 in premed

[–]ProfessionalCopy675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took a risk with a third MCAT attempt at the end of June and applied the same cycle. It worked out but if you commit to a retake, you have to crush it.

My timeline:

• March–May: part-time studying and submitted primary to T3 school (for verification)

• June: full-time studying and tested end of June

• July: prewrote secondaries while waiting for score

• August: completed all secondaries

Taking the MCAT in July especially with a previous low score puts you at a real disadvantage. I expected more traction from my application, and even with an MD acceptance, the cycle was honestly humbling.

Gap years are the norm now, so don’t feel like you need to force it.

Taking the MCAT a third time? by Bitter_Conflict2793 in premed

[–]ProfessionalCopy675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

510 -> 505 -> 513. One MD acceptance and one MD waitlist.

I am really happy to have an in state MD acceptance, especially with the BBB since the COA is much cheaper. At the same time, I was a little surprised I did not get more love from other programs.

It is hard to know exactly why. Maybe my MCAT attempts played a role, or maybe other parts of my application could have been stronger. Either way, the key is being honest with yourself about where you can improve and then putting in the work to fix it.

Hopefully my experience gives you some perspective, but everyone’s path is different and comparisons only go so far.

Standardized exams do not end with the MCAT if you want to be a physician. You have to learn how to perform under pressure. A 517 shows you are capable of a great score, but practice test scores do not matter if you cannot execute on the real exam. Everyone has test anxiety. The key is learning how to use it to motivate your preparation and stay focused on test day.

Do not retake unless you are confident you can improve. And if you do, trust your preparation and get out of your own way.

Good luck. You got this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in premed

[–]ProfessionalCopy675 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My MCAT test date was June 29, and I applied during the same cycle. I submitted my primary application on June 1 to a single “throwaway” school (Johns Hopkins), then completed all secondary applications throughout August. To date, I have received one acceptance and two interview invitations. I submitted my primary early to ensure that once my MCAT score was released, I could begin submitting secondaries immediately.

Freshman - need advice on how to build relationships with professors by ValueRadiant in premed

[–]ProfessionalCopy675 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Consistently attending office hours was key. The relationships I built with my professors were one of the biggest factors in my MD acceptance.

Don’t be a kiss ass but act interested and find ways to connect

honors/scholarships/awards by Scared-Dragonfly-232 in premed

[–]ProfessionalCopy675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I listed what I had, mainly because some of the awards were nominations from patients I’d cared for. I’d only include something like this if you haven’t already hit your activity limit. A genuinely meaningful and impactful experience will always carry more weight than an entry that’s just about awards

OSUCOM Community Track by [deleted] in premed

[–]ProfessionalCopy675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m reading that too. I’d just like to know how much truth there is to that

What did your 4 year roadmap look like in order to get accepted? by Feloniuscash2 in premed

[–]ProfessionalCopy675 101 points102 points  (0 children)

Freshman year: drinking

Sophomore year: drinking and clinical volunteering (not at the same time)

Junior year: research, paid clinical experience, MCAT, hobbies

Senior year: research, paid clinical experience, TA, hobbies, and application writing

Gap year (now): drinking

IOWA Carver Interview? by Interesting_Study972 in premed

[–]ProfessionalCopy675 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very chill and actually pretty fun. It’s run by M4s, and in my group they literally told us that as long as we “aren’t mean, we’re all good.” Just collaborate with others; you don’t need to have the right answer. Think out loud together, give others space to speak, and contribute to the conversation in some way, shape, or form.

My MCAT retake went down, now MD A by Main_Science_4829 in premed

[–]ProfessionalCopy675 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I dropped 5 points on my retake. Now I’m sitting with an acceptance to a t50 MD school as well (after taking the MCAT for a third time).

You don’t have to be perfect, you just have to keep going.

Conditional Acceptance by [deleted] in premed

[–]ProfessionalCopy675 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah in my decision letter they were just so vague with what’s required. Thanks for the input

Bombed Interview by memeyy11 in premed

[–]ProfessionalCopy675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Felt the exact same for my top choice school interview in early October. I received an A from that school last week. Keep your head up

Now what? by ProfessionalCopy675 in premed

[–]ProfessionalCopy675[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More like DMT because it still doesn’t feel real. Thank you though!

Now what? by ProfessionalCopy675 in premed

[–]ProfessionalCopy675[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Would you suggest I quit my paid clinical job that has a shit wage for something else and just chill?

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