silverjelly Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 Are we actually supposed to put something in this field?: "Please outline your alternate plans if you do not make it into a medical program" If you don't include anything, there's still a check next to the "Other Information" section in the application. What did you guys do? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgray2 Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 i think they would want you to put that information in anyway. i know i did. it also proves that you are realistic, that you know that your chances of getting into a medical school are only about 1/4, and that you've made appropriate arrangements in light of that. though i can't say for certain, i'd imagine that a reviewer might see an empty space in your application and think poorly of your ability to follow instructions. can't have that happening, now can we? Are we actually supposed to put something in this field?: "Please outline your alternate plans if you do not make it into a medical program" If you don't include anything, there's still a check next to the "Other Information" section in the application. What did you guys do? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadzillar Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 I did exactly what it asked and put down that I would apply for two more cycles, and then move on to something like Education if it wasn't working out. Whatever it is, you should have a Plan B (and even C!), and leaving that section blank can only hurt your application, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsteen Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 Hi there, At this point everyone should be thinking about a Plan B if the application to medical school does not work. Even if the Plan B is to re-apply, there are components that you can work on to strengthen a subsequent application. Minimally, it's good for your mental health to know that you have a safety net if this year's application doesn't work out positively. Cheers, Kirsteen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muchdutch Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 I agree. In everything in life (almost) you should have a Plan B. Haven't you ever honestly thought that the possiblity exists that you might not make it into med, even after years of trying? If you haven't then I would suggest that you seriously consider alternative plans, just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverjelly Posted September 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Thanks, Guys. And muchdutch, I do have an alternate plan (quite a clear and elaborate one at that!) but it just seemed sort of ambigious both by the directions and the naming of the section if this information was in fact required. I just wanted to know for sure. Again, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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