I wanted to share my experience for those who have had poor results taking the MCAT and dashed hopes of ever getting into and succeeding at med school.
Don't quit!
I took that frackin test three times and scored 27, 24, 26. My undergrad gpa was 3.59. I did NOT get into school on my first try so I took two years after undergrad to do research, knock out some pubs, and get my Masters. I got into one and only one US med school the following year. The work I did in those years paid off enormously because although I never improved my MCAT, I was well prepared for med school courses and had some research under my belt. I just graduated with honors this weekend and will be starting my surgical subspecialty training at Mayo Clinic next month.
When I think back to those disappointing days when I got my MCAT scores back I can hardly believe that I got to where I am today. I was sure I would never be an MD. If you are or were in a similar situation, I know it can be devastating and downright scary to think that your goals are out of reach. Stay focused and do not quit your pursuit... It can be done.
Don't quit!
I took that frackin test three times and scored 27, 24, 26. My undergrad gpa was 3.59. I did NOT get into school on my first try so I took two years after undergrad to do research, knock out some pubs, and get my Masters. I got into one and only one US med school the following year. The work I did in those years paid off enormously because although I never improved my MCAT, I was well prepared for med school courses and had some research under my belt. I just graduated with honors this weekend and will be starting my surgical subspecialty training at Mayo Clinic next month.
When I think back to those disappointing days when I got my MCAT scores back I can hardly believe that I got to where I am today. I was sure I would never be an MD. If you are or were in a similar situation, I know it can be devastating and downright scary to think that your goals are out of reach. Stay focused and do not quit your pursuit... It can be done.