Soltan Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Hi There is a lot of info on how a gap year after undergrad could help with med school application but I couldn't find anything on what happens if I take a gap year after 3rd year to study for MCAT and apply for med school in the summer before I do my 4th year. Would that gap be viewed negatively? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robclem21 Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 It might not be viewed negatively, but whats the point? Most people can do well on the MCAT studying during the summer and you don't lose an entire year? Plus you also lose out on another application cycle. It is true that some people take a gap year after undergraduate, but mostly those are applicants who don't get accepted on their first application cycle and want to strengthen their application with ECs or work or research. In the unlikely situation where you would have to explain why you took a gap year, doing for the MCAT isn't a very good reason in my opinion and wouldn't help your application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aconitase Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 On 11/29/2018 at 6:39 PM, Soltan said: Hi There is a lot of info on how a gap year after undergrad could help with med school application but I couldn't find anything on what happens if I take a gap year after 3rd year to study for MCAT and apply for med school in the summer before I do my 4th year. Would that gap be viewed negatively? No one takes a gap year to study for the MCAT that’s insane. If you take a gap year use it productively getting EC or research Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelody Posted December 15, 2018 Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 Hi, why not just take a gap year following graduation if you feel that you need an extra year off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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