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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Getting into medical school has always been challenging. Though it may not seem like any consolation, it seems as if the chances of an applicant in this era is easier than when I applied two decades ago when only about 1/3 of very qualified applicants could gain admission to ANY US medical school. I recall interviewing with folks from all the top schools knowing full well that only about 4-5 of the accomplished folks in the room (out of about 15) would get in anywhere.

There are so many more options now, not including foreign institutions, DO, and Podiatry programs.

It is less likely to encounter folks who have re-applied 10+ times and still get rejected. The door was closed to so many likely qualified students then.

Get the MCATs up. That is the key. [/quote]
This seems like you’re patting yourself on the back and out of touch with med school admissions! It’s a very different process now, and I don’t think most would agree it’s easier. [/quote]
Maybe they have good intentions, but how old could this poster possibly be if there were no D.O., podiatry, or foreign school options when they applied? These all existed at least a century ago, right?[/quote]

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