I was accepted to AUC. I applied just so I wouldn't lose another year with applications to US schools (DO and MD), but I'm beginning to have second thoughts. I think it started when I found out that I was accepted. Other people were excited for me, but I was not even half as excited as they were.
I have also heard both good and bad about the Caribbean. I know someone who graduated from there and has had no problems, but I feel like I'm settling because I don't know what will happen the second time around.
The only part of my application that prevented me from applying last June was the MCAT score... the last two times I took it, one score in one section went down, while the others went up or stayed the same. I didn't feel comfortable applying like that. I don't know why though.
I think applying so late the first time hurt me a lot. That was partly my fault and partly because of the changes to AMCAS. This time I plan on having the application completed and sent in as soon as possible. I think my interviews hurt me too... I just didn't have the confidence back then.
After I was rejected the first time, I had no intention of reapplying to 2 of the 3 schools, so I never called them... Was that a bad thing? Instead, I worked on improving every area of my application... grades, MCAT (tried to anyways), extracurricular activities, personal statement, LORs, interviewing...
Thanks for your advice!