Undergraduate Area of Study: Biological/Life Sciences
MCAT: BS 11, PS 11, VR 8, L
Overall GPA: 3.85
Science GPA: 3.80
Brief Profile:
Postbacc sGPA 3.98
2012 AACOMAS Submitted 6/15/2011; Verified 7/6/2011
2012 AMCAS Submitted 7/15/2011; Verified 8/16/2011
A non-trad trying to pursue a lifelong dream at the age of 41. Graduated ages ago and had to take all the pre-reqs in addition to upper-division courses as a postbac, racking up 79 new credit hours. Worked as a CNA, a cab driver, and a manager in a nice, cushy office. It's funny some of these odd jobs outside of my comfort zone have always turned me into a better human being. I know medicine is demanding but hopefully it will bring out the best in me.
Applied to 18 MD and 17 DO schools to cast my net wide but I probably applied to way too many schools. I ended up withdrawing from 12 schools (did not complete their secondaries) and eventually rejected from all MD schools. At this point, I'm grateful that some schools are willing to take older students like myself and I am very excited to begin my journey.
AMCAS submitted: 7/15/2011
Application Complete, Rejected
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: Yes
- Secondary Completed: 7/29/2011
- Interview Invite: No
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 7/21/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/3/2011
- Interview Invite: No
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Summary of Experience:
Finally one rejection after 6 interview invites in a row. No longer being considered....
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 8/16/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/6/2011
- Interview Invite: No
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Summary of Experience:
Hold for re-review = Rejection. 13,000 applicants blah blah...
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 8/16/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/18/2011
- Interview Invite: No
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 8/16/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/18/2011
- Interview Invite: No
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 8/16/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/18/2011
- Interview Invite: No
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 8/16/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/28/2011
- Interview Invite: No
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Summary of Experience:
Small pooled 10/11/2011 but rejected.
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 8/16/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/29/2011
- Interview Invite: No
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 8/16/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/29/2011
- Interview Invite: No
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 8/16/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/31/2011
- Interview Invite: No
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Summary of Experience:
On hold for re-review. Likely to be a last minute rejection.
Application Complete, Withdrew
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 7/21/2011
- Secondary Completed: 7/21/2011
- Interview Invite: No
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Summary of Experience:
Withdrew after DMU acceptance.
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 7/21/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/6/2011
- Interview Invite: No
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Summary of Experience:
Withdrew after DMU acceptance.
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 7/21/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/6/2011
- Interview Invite: No
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Summary of Experience:
Withdrew after DMU acceptance.
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 8/4/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/16/2011
- Interview Invite: No
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Summary of Experience:
Withdrew after DMU acceptance.
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 8/4/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/26/2011
- Interview Invite: No
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Summary of Experience:
Withdrew after DMU acceptance.
Invited for Interview, Withdrew
Kansas City University - "Withdrew my application. Would have attended the interview if time and money were not an issue. "
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 7/21/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/6/2011
- Interview Invite: 8/15/2011
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Summary of Experience:
Withdrew my application. Would have attended the interview if time and money were not an issue.
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 8/4/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/6/2011
- Interview Invite: 8/11/2011
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Summary of Experience:
Withdrew after narrowing down my school choices.
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 8/4/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/11/2011
- Interview Invite: 8/26/2011
- Interview Attended: No
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: No
Summary of Experience:
Withdrew after DMU acceptance.
Attended Interview, Waitlisted, Rejected
University of Illinois - "Last minute interview for a waitlist spot. It wasn't a very fun position to be in but in the end, it..."
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 8/16/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/28/2011
- Interview Invite: Yes
- Interview Attended: Yes
- Waitlisted: Yes
- Accepted: No
Summary of Experience:
Last minute interview for a waitlist spot. It wasn't a very fun position to be in but in the end, it didn't matter.
Accepted
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 7/21/2011
- Secondary Completed: 7/21/2011
- Interview Invite: 8/8/2011
- Interview Attended: 9/9/2011
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: 9/21/2011
Summary of Experience:
Accepted but withdrew after DMU acceptance.
Des Moines University - "ACCEPTED!!! The happiest moment in my life. Friendly environment, very supportive staff and faculty ..."
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 7/21/2011
- Secondary Completed: 7/22/2011
- Interview Invite: 7/22/2011
- Interview Attended: 9/12/2011
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: 9/27/2011
Summary of Experience:
ACCEPTED!!! The happiest moment in my life. Friendly environment, very supportive staff and faculty members, and top-notch facility. Definitely one of my top choices!!
Combined PhD/MSTP: No
- Submitted: 7/21/2011
- Secondary Completed: 8/3/2011
- Interview Invite: 8/16/2011
- Interview Attended: 10/7/2011
- Waitlisted: No
- Accepted: 10/27/2011
Summary of Experience:
Home state school but a tough decision to make....
Summary of Application Experience
It has been a long, winding road. Waiting for the result after the interview was definitely the hardest part of application. Dreams can come true but you have to make it happen.
