<p>The way the system is designed is that a qualified applicant won’t get unfairly rejected multiple times. People will sometimes slip through the cracks- it’s unavoidable. But if they quit after one setback, they probably weren’t meant for it in the first place. Each MCAT is good for 3 years after the date the student takes it. If someone truly wants to become a doctor, they’ll find a way. Working for a year after college and re-applying is a route that many people take, and they seem to do just fine. To my way of thinking, people should always have a plan B, and people need to realize that getting rejected is not the end of the world. 23 is still early enough to get started.</p>