I took the MCAT 3 times. It felt like my dreams were crushed each time I opened my score online, but perseverance is key to push through the rough patches. Also, I do believe that everything happens for a reason. Your advice about difficult things that people might experience on their medical journey is so good. Thank you for sharing your stories!

Thank you for the motivation. I was told from a professor that I will never make it into medical school because I messed up a bit in undergrad. Now I am retaking all of my undergrad classes that I messed up on to get a better GPA. I will keep working until I succeed. Don't give up hope when things do not go your way. I will make it and I am sure everyone else on here will as well.

I'm literally in the middle of my O-chem homework, thank you so much, I desperately needed this video right now haha

Your "setbacks" are struggles that everyone goes through. I was expecting like a poor board or mcat score lol. I'm still some-what shocked that you struggled haha. You always seemed so happy and positive in your blog and videos, which made it seem like your life was perfect

For me, the hardest part is interviewing for medical school and awaiting the result. But you're right. Even if not this cycle. It's for the better and I'll try again next cycle. Always love your videos and passion. Thank you.

Thank you so much! This video has really helped me get through some very hard stuff. If you see this know you have made a difference in my life.

you are so calming and are encouraging <3 you will make such a great doctor just through your personality! wish you were my doctor!

I'm starting pre-med this fall in Louisiana, and I pretty much just watched all of your videos... all I can say is THANK YOU!!!

Thank you very much for this video !!

Been watching your videos for awhile now and I love them! I actually just got into a post-baccalaureate nursing program that I will be starting after graduation. So excited to be taking this step to become a nurse! Thanks for all the encouragement and positive vibes you send. :)

I love your videos!! They help me a lot and they are super encouraging, my mom doesn't think I can make it through med school but what does she know? Keep up the good work!

I LOVE YOU!!! You are so INSPIRING and such a GREAT role model!!!!!!

Currently studying for anatomy and had to search this topic to continue studying. It's spring break and I have 3 test in 2 anatomy classes when I get back and I am determined to get an A on all of them!

Total inspiration

You are so amazing! Thank you so much for such amazing advice and words of wisdom. I am waiting on notice on whether or not I got accepted into a medical program that would change my life for the better, and you help me with the coping of the idea of not getting this scholarship. I'm ready for this journey and I'm so glad you show guidance to youngsters such as myself. Thank you.

Thank you so much! i am studying for step right now and i felt like i am in this dark place and was questioning was it even the right decision to get into medicine.This video was showed me light! Thanks again :)

I like how positive you are. Keep it up!

You're so great Andrea! Thank you for sharing this! I'm going to be applying for medical school this summer (IU is my top choice!) and I really needed the encouragement. Thank you!

Hi Andrea! :D I`m writting to you from Latvia. I want to say a huuuuge THANK YOU for all of your inspireing videos and your amazing blog! Believe me, your positive attitude to life and unstoppable energy is sooo contagious! I`m at the first year of nursing school now, but I reaaally want to change it and learn medicine, and hopefully become as great doctor as you one day! Just be yourself and continue to do what you do, cause you are helping people, who live even behind an ocean. Love you <3

Hi Andrea! You are my biggest inspiration for going into med school. I have wanted to be an anesthesiologist for a few years now. I am only in 7th grade but your videos inspire me to be the best I can be, and work harder than I think I can. Keep making videos please!