<p>The application process for medical school school takes a full year. A glide year isn’t a 5th year of undergrad; it’s the year between graduation and starting med school while one is engaged in the application process.</p>
<p>A glide is necessary for any applicant who applies to medical school after completing undergrad (regardless of whether it take 4 or 5 years) before applying.</p>
<p>A glide year is not at all unusual and particularly benefits individuals who transfer from a CC by allowing them to have 2 full years of grades from a 4 year college on their application.</p>