QuestionMan Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Hey everyone, I just had a question about reapplying to American medical schools. I applied last year but it was really late (got everything including secondaries in around January!) and my stats were just average. I was going to reapply this year and was wondering if they keep a record of all your old application stuff like the primary and secondary essays? I was just going to basically reuse my essays because I was pretty happy with them. It was just really the timing that was the issue- or so it seems last year. Does anyone know if this is ok- to reuse essays from a previous application attempt? Also, is it still relatively early in the application process? I havent submitted anything but can probably get it all done within a day since I did it last year already. Thanks in advance, QuestionMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madz25 Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 i don't know whether or not schools keep secondaries. im assuming each school would have a different policy on that. in terms of early/lateness of application cycle: it's kinda late. it would've been better if you had your primary submitted in june/july as it takes a few weeks for it to be verified. i'm not saying all hope is lost - just that it's not early in the cycle at this point. madz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNair Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 I submitted my AMCAS app in late August last year (25th I think). It was verified within a few days, and by the 26th the secondaries started rolling in. It's not too late for you. If you are not waiting on August MCAT scores, then you still have a decent shot at schools. Just make sure to send your transcripts to AMCAS immediately. I wouldn't submit the exact same essays as last year. Tweak them a bit. When schools see that you applied last year as well, they will likely look to see what changed since last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMan Posted August 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 hey donair, did u have really good stats? i have a science gpa of 3.91, overall 3.66 and mcat is 28R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNair Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 My GPA was not that good but my MCAT was higher than yours. US Schools seem to weight MCAT more than GPA (at least compared to Canadian schools) but a 28 is still good enough for middle-tier schools, provided you have good EC's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMan Posted August 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Hey DoNair, do u have any other suggestions for schools to apply to that accept lower MCAT scores? im going with: albany, vermont, chicago med, connecticut, and wayne state. i was put on an interview waitlist last year at chicago after applying really late so i figure thats my best shot again this year anyway. I know the schools that accept canadians but i dont know which ones need stellar scores other than the obvious iv and upper tier ones. Thanks again, QuestionMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNair Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 There is Saint Louis University (This is where I am now. I recommend SLU although I warn you it is pricey.), Meharry, Rosalind Franklin, Howard, Tulane, New York Medical College, SUNY Buffalo, George Washington. You might even want to try Tufts. It's a longer shot but it could happen if you submit very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubcredfox Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Tufts has a poor record for taking international students. SUNY Upstate is a good bet - you might want to look into it. Jefferson too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMan Posted August 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 thanks guys!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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