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By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com Guide to Chemistry since 2001

Medical School Rejection

Tuesday January 10, 2006
Most medical schools line up their entering classes many months ahead of time. A common schedule to follow when applying to medical school is to take the MCAT in the spring a year and a half before you intend to enroll (sometimes August a year before classes would start). Usually by January, you will have a yes or no answer on your application for fall enrollment. If you received a letter of acceptance, congratulations! On the other hand, if you're starting the new year with a rejection letter in hand, don't let it get you down. Remember, most applicants get rejected. Also, a lot of people who eventually get accepted into medical school and graduate were denied admission initially. If you are determined to become a physician, there are several steps you can take to turn the rejection around. Tell me more...

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