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As a Running Start student that will start my Freshman year with the equivalent of one-two years done, should I plan on jumping into grad/med school or take time off once I receive my bachelors?

The concern is that as a Running start student I will have the possibility of graduating with my bachelors before my 21st birthday. Will taking a year off after that help me be more accepted at the next level or does it not matter ? #runningstart #medical-school

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Rachel’s Answer

You can certainly take a year off is you have something you are passionate about doing during this time. However, it is not necessary, and if you would like to continue with your education without a break, that plan would be perfectly acceptable too.
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Eric’s Answer

A gap year often sounds like an awesome idea, a break from all that work. However it isn't often that a gap year really frees you up. You end up usually working, and then if you happen to land a great job, you might start to really get into earning a living, and might just put off going back.
My suggestion is do not wait on your education. Take the few months between semesters and really diffuse and decompress. Really make it a point to treat yourself to some peace and pleasure before heading back to school, but don't put off finishing your education, you come to far to fall into the trap of a Gap year.
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Richard’s Answer

Just keep going with your education! I started medical school at age 20 (my 21st birthday was the day of the first biochem test during 1st year of medical school). Even with an early start I was 30 when I got my first "real" job. My residency and fellowship took 6 years to complete after 4 years of medical school.
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