ceelbe Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Just asking out of curiosity really. Looking to hear from your experiences or people you know of. I’m a bit older (27) so it’d obviously be nice to get in sooner rather than later so just curious how likely or unlikely it’d be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGrisham Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Other people's experiences don't affect your own "race". TheFlyGuy and ceelbe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceelbe Posted June 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 1 minute ago, JohnGrisham said: Other people's experiences don't affect your own "race". Definitely! I know this. Again, I’m just curious langouste 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcccxz Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 I wouldn’t say it’s rare. The average person who gets into med school has applied 2-3 times. Aside from that, I will echo JohnGrisham’s point. Statistics don’t matter to the individual. The avg applicant has (by definition) average stats and scores. If you too have average stats and scores you’re about as likely to get in as the avg applicant. Comparing your own stats to the avg applicant isn’t very useful because the avg applicant doesn’t get into med school. If you’re looking to get an idea of your own chances, I would say that it’ll be far more useful to compare your stats to the mean/median stats of matriculated applicants at different schools than to look at how many tries it takes people to get in on avg (because again, it is very statistically unlikely that you’re perfectly avg). If you have a 4.0GPA and 528 MCAT with great ECs/CASPer, you’ll prob get in on your first try. Alternately, if you rank poorly in all of the categories med schools look at, it may take you many more than 2-3 tries to get in (if you do at all). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrannieLydon Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 I think that it is also pretty variable. I mean we all have to admit that for a large portion of successful applicants it is a bit of a lottery. If you speak with individuals with experience on Adcoms/doing interviews, they will tell you that it is pretty hard to differentiate candidates. So candidate 1 who has similar stats/ a similar application to candidate 2, might get in first try, while it takes candidate 2 a few tries. The admission process is pretty subjective at many stages – so try not to over analyze it, shoot your shot, and hope for the best! Bambi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicineLCS Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 According to the only objective (But dated) CMES information McGill's 4-year program is 14.15% 20-22 yearolds, 54.72% 23-26 yearolds, and 31.13% >26 yearolds. The med-p program is, as you'd expect, younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
destiny deoxys Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 You can change alot between years if you're open for improvement, Casper with typing, EC with research, Interview skills with stress, Get in better shape, etc. My expectation and results drastically change from my first time applying to this year. So i would say yes give it at least 2-3 try like most people Bambi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Butterfly_ Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 27 is not old at all. I applied to med school when I was 27 too ! When I was applying, I told myself that I would try 5 times. If I couldn’t get in after 5 tries, I would do something else with my life. Luckily the stars aligned and I got in on my first application. I’m turning 30 this year and will graduate next year, before I turn 31! Still young enough to start a family in residency! Therefore, I wouldn’t worry about your age and encourage you to apply! I wish you the best of luck! tuttifruti, veromedico and коронавирус 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambi Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Getting in, assuming you are competitive, requires two essential ingredients - luck and persistence. destiny deoxys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceelbe Posted June 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 Thanks guys! All of the comments really helped me understand part of the process a little better. Best of luck to everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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