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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Anyone have a student applying this cycle? Are they a senior, or did they do a gap year(s)? If a gap year, what are they doing in the gap? How is it going?

DC did not apply widely and was "R"'d from top choice. May be forced to do gap year and reassess. Trying to determine what most valuable experience would be in the interim. [b]Paramedic? Research? Not sure about research opportunities if not actively a student.[/b][/quote]

Depends on her weaknesses. Clinical related is always helpful. Reapplying applicants will have harder time next year. Why didn’t she just take a gap year to begin with. Hindsight is 20/20 I know.[/quote]
Didn't want to, wanted to be admitted this cycle. IMO, should have applied more widely if wanted to start next year and not take a gap year. Weaknesses - research, MCAT. MCAT seems like it could improve with  a retake. Used free resources this time and studied on their own (no set program), somewhat pressed for time while working clinical job and taking classes.[/quote]
They will see every MCAT score, which I'm assuming is not good since you aren't sharing it.  The child needs to slow down and only do it when they are prepared.  
My child rescheduled the MCAT 2 separate times and took and gap year.  Trying to hurry this process is setting your child up for failure and making it harder for them to get an admit. This is their reality check. I know that sounds harsh, but it's absolutely true. [/quote]

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