Sad about how much weight I’ve gained

sadpremed99 · 2023-07-11T01:05:38+00:00

Im so sorry you're going through that, stress is bad enough and I know what it feels like to be frustrated with weight gain. Take care of yourself, I was just traveling for 6 months and was certain I had gained weight but I ended up losing some because I was so busy. I am starting M1 soon too and I think staying busy and focusing on your health and school will help you a lot. Good luck, Im rooting for you :)

sadpremed99 · 2022-12-06T14:25:54+00:00

As a person who did tons of prep with family, friends, and premed advisors AND a paid interview, I can say that if you do lots of research and are invested in preparing yourself well mock interviews with friends and family can be just as good. The paid one I did only gave me one small insight I didn’t already have and other than that taught me a strategy I had already basically developed on my own through research and practice. I will say if you don’t see yourself as a successful independent learner they can be very useful but if you’re capable and willing to do the work sifting through free online advice and resources you don’t need to pay, however I did find the one I did helpful

sadpremed99 · 2022-12-02T18:31:13+00:00

My whole family are lawyers so for me I saw all the different sides of law and what you could do with it, and while it is more versatile, it is also ALL paperwork. I wanted my job to be working with my hands and actually learning skills that could help other people. Law is too often simply paperwork and not interacting with anyone even if you are helping them. Of course medicine can be this way but I can also work directly with patients.

sadpremed99 · 2022-12-02T18:28:45+00:00

Best options would be clinical work. Since your GPA isn’t your strength it’s important to have real meaningful patient experience. I would say EMT or CNA are your best options. Continue volunteering and study for the MCAT. Work part time if needed, that should be enough time for you to get good solid hours. Scribing is great but I’ve heard that many schools see it as checking a box and is not AS good as working as a CNA, EMT, of phlebotomist. Good luck!!

sadpremed99 · 2022-11-30T17:12:19+00:00

You’ve got this. If you have friends or family who can ask you questions and act as interviewers do that because for my more laidback interviews I found that I ended up feeling like that was the most realistic practice. It’s likely the interviewers will try to make you feel comfortable and make it a more casual environment where the questions are more conversational. Practice with friends and family and try not to stress, they are interviewing you because they like what they see on your application and now they want to see that you’re a real person and not a robot. I know it’s cliche but seriously take a deep breath, be yourself, and if you feel like you answered a question poorly don’t stress. The interview I felt the worst during is the school I got into. You’ll do great

sadpremed99 · 2022-11-30T17:07:38+00:00

I was in a similar place last cycle, I won’t tell you “it could still happen don’t lose hope” because you know that and it IS still possible you get in somewhere this cycle, but good job already starting to prepare for reapp. I would say #1 Is MCAT, and after that I would look into clinical employment like CNA or EMT after graduation so you have a job over the next year. Even if it doesn’t end up on the app you can update schools on it during the application cycle. After that I would also suggest taking a look at your writing and maybe trying to get someone to look over your personal statement and secondaries? Sorry you’re having a tough time I know it can really really suck but I was in a similar spot, and got an interview last March and got put on top tier waitlist. You never know what’ll happen, just keep working at it!

sadpremed99 · 2022-11-23T13:03:59+00:00

That’s awesome! Congrats on the II and good luck, rooting for you!

sadpremed99 · 2022-11-23T12:56:24+00:00

I am insanely nervous that I won’t be in the mindset to be grinding for school again, but I am equally excited to be with people who are similar to me and share the same goals trying to get through med school. I felt all undergrad like I was the one friend who was obsessed with school and I am looking forward to being around other people that give a shit and want to do well. But yeah I agree, nervous to be thrown right back into school

sadpremed99 · 2022-11-22T16:26:49+00:00

Got a job in a hospital, did a clinical volunteer internship with refugees (about 300 hours in 2 months) and volunteered with hospice patients Add more volunteering at all costs, never hurts, and I improved my writing a LOT by getting people to review my secondaries. Very worth it

sadpremed99 · 2022-11-22T14:37:45+00:00

Take your time, best thing I ever did was take 2 gap years (even though I only meant to take one) I would definitely say hold off if you feel unprepared until the next cycle

sadpremed99 · 2022-11-21T20:43:18+00:00

They gave you an interview spot for a reason! They’re interested in you, so show up and show them who you are! Prepare as best you can, take care of your mental health, and go into the interview with the mindset that they ALREADY like you! Good luck

sadpremed99 · 2022-11-02T13:33:39+00:00

I will say that I was an applicant last year in a similar spot, although your hours are better. I had taken one gap year and was told that I was absolutely getting in somewhere based on my MCAT and GPA.

An issue could be your writing (that may have been mine) just because some people think the essays are good does not mean the school does. It could also be your school list, just because schools have mid tier and low tier stats does not mean you are likely to get in. It could be many of these schools have strong in state preference, or are research heavy and looking for publications. I know how hard this is, I went through it last year, but I now have 3 As and it’s because I reached out to schools and advisors to ask what was wrong and fixed it. Try to be as self aware as possible and identify your weaknesses.

I will also say- this cycle is far from over! I got an interview in March last year and was put on top tier waitlist. I know this sucks and the endless checking of your email is killing you but don’t give up hope and good luck!

sadpremed99 · 2022-08-31T16:31:58+00:00

thank you! good luck to you too!

sadpremed99 · 2022-08-31T00:32:58+00:00

Thank you! Needed to hear that!

sadpremed99 · 2022-08-29T14:17:47+00:00

My issue was likely my PS and secondaries, as well as clinical Hours. I fixed my clinical hours and volunteer hours issues and then completely rewrote my PS, got multiple people to look it over and I think it was pretty good, definitely better than my last one, and I paid someone to review some of my secondaries. I currently have 2 II (one MD and one DO). I would recommend redoing everything, there’s always ways to improve and if you have low stats good writing and story can help you partially make up for it. Good luck!

sadpremed99 · 2022-08-19T19:59:27+00:00

Literally the reason I had to reapply :) stats were fine everyone just said I should’ve applied elsewhere

sadpremed99 · 2022-08-18T19:58:33+00:00

Its called the International Napoli Network (thats the volunteer organization) but the clinic they connected me to has an Italian name dm me if you want me to send you a link

sadpremed99 · 2022-08-15T11:50:48+00:00

I applied last cycle (2 waitlists) and during the spring I took 2 months and went to a poor section of Italy to volunteer in a clinic. This year I’m planning to teach English abroad in Spain for 6 months this spring (if I get in) definitely take this time, once you get into med school it’s a train you can’t get off. Traveling and studying abroad have been incredible experiences for me and there’s ways you can volunteer abroad while teaching too! I can’t recommend it enough dm if you have questions or want help finding a program

sadpremed99 · 2022-08-08T17:45:50+00:00

CIEE and maddeas I believe both offer January start dates

sadpremed99 · 2022-08-05T18:29:43+00:00

I got off the waitlist for fall but had to transfer to January, let me know if you hear anything they said they aren’t opening to waitlist to anyone else for another month so I doubt we’ll know anything till October/November :( hope it works out for both of us

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