What should I do if I can't get into medical school?

You can always keep trying to apply, but if you don't want to apply anymore and can't get in, realize there are tons of other ways to get involved in the medical profession and "helping people" than just becoming a doctor. As a medical student, the fear of not getting in kept me up many nights, but ironically once I was in medical school there were just as many nights when I doubted whether medical school was right for me. There are tons of different types of therapists, different levels of nursing degrees, and masters/doctorates that provide crucial care to people; and oftentimes have more face-time with patients than MDs do. Different volunteering opportunities (esp in hospitals) can expose you to other professions you may never have heard of but are worth looking into if med school doesn't pan out. I know not getting into med school can feel like the end of the world, but don't let the bitterness of rejection make you turn away from so many other just as important opportunities to make a positive impact

I am a strong believer that things happen for a reason. Maybe God has different plans for your future. You can either choose a different career choice or if this is something that you want in your heart, then keep trying. If one school does not take you there might be another one that will. At the end of the day it will not matter what school you get your degree from, just remember once you have your doctorates degree, no matter from what school it is from it is still a doctorates degree. If you want something you must never give up.

Don't be too discouraged! Rejection can be hard to hear but it'll only make you better if you can turn it into a positive experience. Take the year until the next application cycle to become a more competitive applicant. Retake the MCAT for a better score, do research in a lab, shadow doctors. You can even start to make money by working in the field as a scribe or an EMT. This will get you valuable experience with patients as well as something else to put on your resume. It's smart to start saving the money you make doing this because medical school is not cheap, good luck and don't give up on your dream!

This is a problem that I am going through personally at the moment. What should I do if I don't get into my school? I cannot give you a definite answer as I don't know your personal circumstances but the fact that you have a chance to go into medical school means that you're very clever and have a good heart. You can do anything you set your mind on. There must be other options you can explore and that you will love. You can always defer or try to retake your exams at a different date which means you might get in if your heart is set on that.

Being a medical student, I'd suggest you to sit and have a talk with yourself. Getting into medical school is tough and very stressing. I could not make it first time and had to waste whole year studying for entrance exam. So, I know how depressing can it be. If you like helping people and have passion for it, there are other fields where you can be involved with patient care such as Allied Health, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Clincal Psychology, etc. It all depends on what do you want really? If its about financial security, you can have that through other careers by investing less as compared to doctors like Accountancy, IT, etc. Just sit and chalk out a plan considering what do you want really from the life. Ask yourself where do you want to see yourself in 10 years or 20 years or 30 years? Allied health careers also demand same level of motivation and hard work. Look at your career options, Medical school is not the end of the world, trust me. There are many who leave medical school in the middle to go for some other career. I wish you best of luck in trying to figure out whats the best path for you. All the best!

If you can't get into medical school because you couldn't enroll in it because classes were full or because of your health limitation or another limitations, you can maybe try another option, it means another school. It is why it is always good to have alternative life goals in order that something prevents you to reach your current life goals. Instead of studying medicine, you can study something else. There are tons of nice options to study and every profession is honourable and worth performing. In every profession you help people, even though if you don't work with people directly. For example, also in information technology sector you help people who have issues with their computers at work, albeit on distance, with distant connections to them.

It must feel discouraging to not get into medical school. Though it’s a noble profession, any efforts you put into achieving that goal aren’t gone and are still a great reflection of your character. The act of trying is much more important than the results of our actions, and I’m proud of you for being brave enough to take those steps in the first place. That cannot be taken from you. I know it can be difficult to either try again or to consider other academic or career options, but both are equally valid choices! You know yourself better than anyone else, so I feel like a good place to start is to ask yourself this question: “what can I not NOT do?” And then make steps towards that. Do not be afraid to ask for help if you need it, because I’ve been in a similar position, and there is hope that you’ll get to where you want to be.

Take a gap year, this will give you time to reflect and improve your application, giving a higher chance of getting in next year! If not then you may go for your second option, and if possible take a conversion course. Don't forget you can apply for medicine as many times as possible, so do not feel put down at all by not achieving your goal at first! Look at the positive side, you have a year to focus on various aspects which let you down first time round. However make sure you focus during this time, as using it valuable is key.

There are various options available like dentistry, Pharmacy, physiotherapy, pharmacy d , AYUSH courses like Ayurveda , homeopathy, Unani (India), bachelor's in various sciences like genetics , biotechnology , biochemistry, botany, zoology, forensic science etc. You can also persue in computer science, cybersecurity, aviation science, management , hotel management, law , mass communication , journalism, etc . If you are interested in designing you can go for graphic designing, interior designing, apperal design , jewellery design and many more. Just try to find your interest and persue it because every field will give you success if you are hard-working and unique.

That is a great dream to have, to get into medical school. Though great, it is also extremely difficult. If you can't get in, first and foremost, do not blame yourself. The fact that you even considered, or that you are striving to get into medical school in itself is already a great feat. It really is not the end of the world. However, if you believe that is truly what you want to do, I would suggest that you look into other alternatives such as retaking the exams or look into similar courses. (E.g. biomedical science, biomedical engineering). Whatever the outcome may be, whatever choice you make, do not be afraid. Just do your best and you will be rewarded accordingly. I am rooting for you!