Is there always the chance that, even if I work hard, I won't get in med school?

[curmudgeon]

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@shades

It is not about working hard. It is about working smart. It is entirely possible to work hard and not get into medical school. I know because it nearly happened to me. I screwed up the timeline for submitting my applications to medical school and very nearly didn’t get into any program. I was extremely lucky.

I made that very point in a pm last night.</p>