commit or quit ?? is 27 TOO OLD to begin medical school ??

[deleted647690]

Hi!

I have some data for you:

ACADEMIC

Pre-med in undergrad, Psych degree (2009-2013) <- calling schools and checking whether pre-reqs expire

3.7 sci GPA, 3.8 non-sci GPA

I am taking the MCAT in August (took the old version in 2014 and received 29~ 8 PS, 10 BS, 11 V)
If I get a competitive MCAT score, I will apply in 2017.

PERSONAL

single female
no kids
no debts

I haven't applied yet because of fear/self-doubt/poor work ethic for the 2014 MCAT. I also live in NYC so I've been enjoying my post-graduate life a little too much.

Alas, I decided it's time to grow up and advance my career. I will take the MCAT this summer and I will decide whether I have what it takes to purse a career in medicine [514+ or go home].

I would appreciate some quick input about my age (I am currently 25). I know age is just a number but I am a realistic optimist who likes to consider various factors.

Some of my worries:
~At 27, I won't have the same mental quickness as someone who is 24 (average age of matriculant).
~I won't have the physical stamina.
~I will be a pregnant resident (31-34/35) if I choose to have kids.

I am using a relatively rigorous MCAT cut off in order to critically gauge my capabilities. Also, despite doubts about my age, I am 100% committed to take the exam in August.

Please share your stories and/or take the poll!

Many thanks!

What do you mean by reduced "physical stamina"?

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[leonardoson]

I specifically wrote they both have pluses and minuses. however the overwhelming feeling I get from non-trads is a superiority complex.

That's not a feeling, that's a judgment about someone else.

 

[Jalby]

You will be fine and I think medical schools will actually like you more because you are older.