Hello all,
I graduated from a public university in New Jersey last May ('12). I had one job but since that job ended, I haven't been able to do find anything else to do and have been stuck living at home since. I've very seriously contemplated graduated school but have absolutely nobody to advise me throughout this process. I did research as an undergraduate for 4 years however, didn't publish but I did write a senior honors thesis and graduated with High Honors from my field of study. I also graduated with a 3.67 cumulative GPA. I took the MCAT, got a 29. Unfortunately for this past application cycle (for Fall '13 matriculation), I was waitlisted only at one school. Everywhere else i was rejected.
I am reapplying, however I'm concerned about what I will do with my life if I don't get in. I've been seeking further laboratory work since my job ended (it was Epic Training work at a hospital), however with this market I don't know if anything will come from this. As such, I'm very seriously contemplating graduate school. I don't know anything about it however and have no clue what the process is or what to do and am thus coming here for any and all possible assistance. If somebody is willing to help me through this process, I would highly appreciate it. How do I get started, what do I do? How do I select schools? Essentially how do I even begin this process? I haven't taken the GREs. I will probably need to prepare for them, how do I prepare. Et al. Thank you all.