nontrad reapplication?
hello, i applied for the 2025-2026 cycle for mostly MSTPs, some MDs--waitlisted at T5, T20 MSTPs with 2 As from mid-low tier MDs with limited research opportunities. currently pretty crushed and would be really grateful for any advice on whether to reapply
Background/Stats:
applied incredibly late (oct-dec)...
T10 undergrad very low GPA 3.4, T10 grad GPA 3.8, MCAT 512
ECs:
research: ~12,000 hours at a pretty well-known lab (10 pubs, 2 second authors, preparing a first author manuscript)
shadowing: ~400 hours
nonclinical volunteering: ~1000 hours
clinical volunteering: ~400 hours
paid clinical: ~2000 hours
leadership: ~500 hours
according to premed advisors and med students, i have strong essays. i think my stats and the timing were really the issues. i'm really torn because i am pretty old and if i reapply i probably have to retake the MCAT and apply the 2027-2028 cycle...