u/AbeMoe2022

I don't know about you, but I'm scrolling at the speed of light the moment I read something negative about getting into Medical School in Canada. The state it puts me in is draining to say the least. The energy is negative, and there has become too much of it on this page. Is getting into Med hard? Yes. Is it impossible? No.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, it would be ideal if this wonderful reddit page was used even more for asking questions, sharing valuable information, experiences, admissions, MCAT, positivity, etc.

I think it's fine to vent, but it would be more useful for you if done in a way where you are perhaps asking how you can improve and/or for seeking guidance.

Its these "its not fair, I'm done, its not for me, saying goodbye, im not good enough, blah blah blah" posts ... Sorry if this is harsh, but this 'end all, be all' mentality is troubling. There are people in war as we speak, you will be fine. Try again or don't. It's the negativity that doesn't sit well with me, personally.

Here I am 30 years old, 2 degrees, whole ass family (wife & kids) and career, yet still pushing and in no crazy rush. I know as long as I have my health I can keep trying. I also know time is not the measure of success, purpose is. So, remember why you truly want this. Reflect. God bless.

Testing early August. Non-trad applicant. Working full time. 2 kids and a spouse. I volunteer for a few hours on the weekend.

Can commit 3-5 hours per day Mon.-Fri. My science foundation is decent. Studied for the mcat before but have not written.

I am thinking of starting UW right away and use it as a learning tool while doing Anki on the side. No textbooks. Leaving AAMC for last month. Just need to meet the 123 section cutoffs for my school and an overall score of 500-505. Possible? What would you different?