Introduction

• 2021 Application Cycle
• Made some mistakes in the first application and cycle and didn’t get in
• 3 years later after working as an EMT and retaking the MCAT she got 15 requests for interview and 10 acceptances across MD and DO schools

Application

• Submitted on June 3rd, success came from applying early
• Possible to apply without Rec letters or MCAT score
• It’s important to apply as early as possible because verifying take up to 46 weeks
• 1 of the weaknesses of the application was the GPA: 3.31
• So in the second attempt the application needed to be improved by taking and completing a post bacc program
• working as an EMT was really good because it made for really good clinical experience
• When studying for the MCAT she timed herself and took more full length tests
• Gave herself more time to study b/c she was working full time
• Cold call hospitals or practices for shadowing experiences
• Look to hospitals near you and see if you an apply