Emt13 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I realize its getting pretty late (had to take a pre-req this summer and the schools I'm applying to deadlines are 9/1), but as I read on this forum more and more I'm starting to wonder if I should even bother applying or take another gap year. I just finished my undergrad and will be taking one gap year working as a CNA, but I just got the job and haven't worked more than 100 hours yet, and I only have another 250 hours from volunteering (hospital and hospice). So very little HCE and only about 20 hours shadowing an MD. If accepted I will have well over 1,000 hours by the time I matriculate, but I know CASPA wants my current hours. My Overall GPA is 3.65 and science is 3.55 and GRE is 159 V, 153 Q, and 4.0 W. My application is just about complete (including LOR). I'm wondering if my grades can make up for my lack of experience? Also, if I don't get in will a poor application hurt my chances of applying next cycle? Any advice is greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JPG13 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Never hurts to try :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious_Ignoramus Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Tough call...if you have the cash and are willing to possibly re-apply next year than go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I think that your GPA is fine. Every year you will have more experience. And every year, you will have one year less left to live. If you can afford it, I'd apply. You may surprise yourself get in. You will certainly learn something in the process either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimistic3 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I'm in a similar situation and I'm going to apply this year. I figure if there's at least a slim chance that I'll get in, why not take it? At least if I get an interview, it will be good practice for next cycle. But I did remove all the schools from my list whose deadlines are September 1. Schools with October 1 deadlines are the earliest I'm doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emt13 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Thanks for the advice everyone! I think I will just go ahead and apply to a few schools and see what happens, if the worst thing that can happen is I have to reapply then why not. Good luck everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly_Diana Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I almost was going to wait another year last cycle and wait until this cycle to apply. However I decided to just go for it. I was fortunate enough to receive multiple interviews and acceptances when I didn't think I'd get offered any. It never hurts to try and like others said, if you can afford it, go for it! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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