Hi everyone! This will likely be my last update before the school year kicks off. I return to work in about two and a half weeks, so I wanted to share a quick update on my plans moving forward.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get accepted into the post-baccalaureate program. It’s disappointing, but it also confirmed just how competitive the Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) field really is.
As I mentioned before, I had a plan in place if I wasn’t accepted. I’ve now officially decided to apply during the regular application cycle—but only to schools that start before July 2026. The programs I’m targeting are:
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NSU – Jax
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NSU – Tampa
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NSU – Orlando
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NSU – Fort Lauderdale
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South – Orlando
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(KCU)
That’s six schools total this time around.
Another major change: I’ve decided to take the MCAT instead of the GRE. This field is so competitive that even students with a 318 GRE weren’t offered interviews for the post-bacc. I realized that a high GRE score alone may not be enough for someone with my background. What I really need is something that sets me apart—a strong MCAT score. If I can score above 500, I believe I’ll be in a solid position.
So, this is my Plan B. If I don’t get accepted in the 2026 cycle, I’ll be enrolling in a Caribbean medical school for their May 2026 start. Funny enough, I was supposed to start med school in the Caribbean two years ago—if I had, I’d likely be back in the states for clinicals by now! Wild to think about how things could’ve gone.
That’s all for now—thanks for following along, and wish me luck!
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