My Med School Application Was Withdrawn Overnight—And My Sister Was Responsible

room, but when I came downstairs with my bag, there was a note on the kitchen table in her handwriting.

Good luck. You’ve got this. –L

I folded it carefully and put it in my pocket.

The interview went well. Better than well. The panel asked thoughtful questions. I gave thoughtful answers. I felt like myself—not a perfect version, but an honest one.

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