I'm writing to see if anyone has any ideas/suggestions for dealing with the chaos of my current
financial situation. I was a medical student, completed my second
year, but failed the step 1 exam (licensing exam). My school recommended & I agreed to a 1 year leave of absence. Following this year I did not pass their clearance/practice exam & was dismissed from
school. Just to be clear at this point, I completely realize that this
mess is all my fault, I'm not trying to pass the blame just simply
looking for any help on a way out. After 2 years of school, but
charged for 3 years due to leave, I'm $325 in student loan debt between undergrad and medical school combined & unsure of what to do next. My undergraduate degree was in biology, so I'm not exactly supremely qualified for the job market, especially with 3 years away from the work force. Currently I'm applying for accelerated nursing
programs, along with pharmacy, cardiac perfusion, and even dental
schools. The downside is that most of the options for a higher paying career require taking on more student loan debt. Thank you for any suggestions that you can offer, and for taking the time to read this message!