Way too long.....

Yes I have done the worst thing possible, I went missing for many months. But during that time I went through the admissions cycle and I feel like I have a better grasp on how this whole thing works.

I've been re-inspired today because I met with the admissions coordinator of my 1st choice medical school. I applied and interviewed at this school but was rejected, however I was told I was a very promising candidate. My status is "Denied with encouragement." Although thats not accepted, I will take it. Here is what I will be working towards improving in the next few months before I apply again.

• Shadowing (80+ hours in total)
• taking 15 credit hours of upper division science in the fall
• working further on my interview skills (didnt lose points on this but apparently I was harsh towards physicians)
• Find a physician who will write me a strong letter of recommendation 

I was afraid that they would say that I would have to retake my MCAT or even worse that there was no possible way that I would gain admissions to the school. I'm no longer discouraged and I believe I have a better chance not only at 1st choice school but with other schools I apply to.