How I did it: Did this between the ages of 21 and 23. Just didn't quit and kept showing up every day to my classes, worked as hard as I could, took the tests, paid the fees and went through the admissions process. The essential element was persistence, though one could call it stupidity or hard-headedness. To accomplish this goal one needs to work very hard and not stop when faced by people and things that are in one's way. I got accepted on my first try and I went on to school.
Also, I actually graduated on time and with an M.D.degree.

Lessons & tips: I would have got my applications in earlier, as in the day they start accepting them. I also would have been more relaxed during my interviews, and said more about myself and less what I thought the interviewers wanted to hear. They can spot phony BS easily.

Resources: Kaplan Review Course for the MCAT and repeated practice tests
A good psychiatrist and appropriate medication
Exercise
MD > DO

Feb 07, 2009, 11:34PM PST | 1 comment | 4 cheers