[net.med] Medical School Question

rmd@tellab3.UUCP (Bob Dyas) (01/30/85)

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I'm not sure if this is the right spot for this question but I'll go
ahead and ask anyway.  I'm considering making applications to medical
school.  I have all the basic information I need but require some help
with the fine points.  First let me explain that I already possess a
MSEE and have been working in the electronics field for 6 years.  Right
now I'm attending a local community college at night to pick up the biology
and organic chemistry I need for most med schools admission.  I therefore 
have no pre-med advisor to help me out.  Now to the questions:

	1)  Concerning the MCAT, I have the opportunity to take the test
	    this spring.  I probably would not be completely prepared
	    for it but I would still do OK, I think.  I also have the
	    option of taking the test in the fall.  My question is, if I
	    take the test in the spring and retake it in the fall (to
	    improve the score presumably) am I guaranteed that the most
	    current scores would be forwarded to the med schools in time
	    for them to make an informed decision about my application?
	    I am also concerned that it might look "bad" if I had taken
	    the test twice.  The only reason I would take it in the spring
	    by the way is to guarantee that I have some score on file in
	    case I can't take the test in the fall (illness maybe).

	2)  Anybody have any idea what my chances are?  I realize my full
	    academic and personal history are needed by the med schools
	    for their decision, but what I'm interested in is how older (28)
	    applicants from other disciplines, with a present career fare
	    in the application process.

	3)  Any tips, warnings or other information would be greatly
	    appreciated.


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