This is my first time applying. It was a long, stressful process. But it really does only take one acceptance...I suggest that you really commit yourself to the career because if it took that much work to get in...imagine once you're in the field. Do everything early as possible!!!!!! i regret not taking my own advice. And don't be discouraged by your MCAT scores...I considered taking it again, but decided not to go thru that torture. Don't be picky about the schools...in the end you're all going to have the same degree no matter where you went.