didn't get in first time around. GPA was above average but my MCAT was only OK. I also only applied to 2 schools since I didn't want to leave Maryland. Hopkins and University of Maryland are both very good schools so I wasn't super surprised when I didn't get in. I probably would have gotten in somewhere if I applied to more schools. My wife and I talked it over and instead of waiting another year, retaking the MCAT's and reapplying with no guarantee of getting in I decided to try to get into PA school. I got in first try. My wife was happier with PA school because it is 2 years and there is no residency so we can start a family sooner.