In reviewing the matriculation data for the 2017-18 cycle from AMCAS, there are several trends that can be used to inform your application strategy and increase your chances of acceptance. For last cycle, 816,153 applications were submitted by 51,680 applicants, and 21,338 were accepted. In other words, 41.3% of applicants matriculated. AAMC’s data about applicants…
What if Your Child is Rejected from Medical School?
While we always hope for the best, sometimes life does not go as we plan. If your child has received rejections from all of the medical schools that they applied to, it may seem like the end of the world. Here are 4 tips to help your future physician overcome this devastating experience: 1. Give them some time Our…
How to Improve Your Study Skills to Become a More Competitive Med School Applicant
As an aspiring doctor, you have a lot on your plate. Upgrading your study skills now can help you learn to be more efficient about how you study, save you time, help you improve your grades, and allow you to establish the skills that will see you through medical school. These strategies can make a…
3 Common Myths About Medical School Interviews
Have you received a med school interview invite? Nice job winning the attention of the adcom by writing persuasive essays! But you’re far from done…now you have a whole new set of challenges to prepare for in order to receive that golden acceptance. To help you prepare for your interview, I will dispel some of…
Tips for Visiting Med Schools: 3 Ways to Keep in Touch with the Adcom
This article is part of a series of tips about visiting medical schools. In this post we’ll explore things you should do after you’ve returned home from your school visit. You should send follow up emails as soon as you return home from visiting a medical school. The longer you wait, the less likely the…
Tips for Visiting Med Schools: What Questions to Ask
This article is part of a series of tips about visiting medical schools. In today’s post, we’ll cover the types of questions you should ask during your school visit. The kinds of questions that you ask when visiting medical schools will reveal a lot about you as an applicant. It’s a good idea to come with a…
Tips for Visiting Med Schools: Updates to Highlight in Your CV or Resume
This article is part of a series of tips about visiting medical schools. In this post we’ll discuss what you should include in your CV/resume, and why it’s important to bring copies with you on your school visits. Anytime that you’re planning on visiting a medical school campus, whether it’s for a tour, a health fair, or…
Visiting Medical Schools: How to Make a Lasting Impression
This article is part of a series of tips about visiting medical schools. In this post we’ll share tips on what you can do to maximize your med school visits!! Whether you have arranged a tour, are attending a premed fair, or have been invited to interview, making a memorable first impression can be the first step…
Tips for Visiting Med Schools: Your To-Do List for a Successful Visit
This article is part of a series of tips about visiting medical schools. In this post you’ll learn that one of the best ways you can set yourself apart as an applicant is to visit as many medical schools as you can before and during the application process. If possible, you should plan on visiting…
5 More Tips to Help You Become a Physician Assistant
If you missed the first 5 tips for acceptance to a Physician Assistant program, check them out here. 1. Double check deadlines and track your progress in a spreadsheet. Create an excel spreadsheet to give yourself a big picture of the application timeline. List each school and its individual deadline, as well as the dates…
5 Tips for Acceptance to a Physician Assistant Program
Over the years, I’ve helped many students get accepted into Physician Assistant (PA) Programs across the country. To apply to PA programs, you will use the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). To help you send in an application that effectively presents your qualifications, I’m including five tips below to ensure that you, too,…
Moving Forward After Medical School Rejection
It is devastating to receive a rejection. We actually experience physical pain; the same parts of the brain that are activated when we are kicked or punched, light up when we experience rejection. Given the very real physical and emotional pain of rejection, as anyone who has been through it before can attest, there are…
Stony Brook University School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips
Stony Brook SOM is located in New York. It has a three-part mission that includes research, education and service. For students interested in applying to SBU SOM, you will need to do thorough research and use secondary sources to learn more about the school. If it is one of your top choices or you are…
Accreditation at Osteopathic and Caribbean Medical Schools
Osteopathic medical schools are accredited by a different organization from the allopathic medical schools. The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) conducts on-site visits, generates reports and evaluates how well the schools are meeting their expectations. COCA meets annually to update their standards. They met last June; you can read the updated…
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School Secondary Application Essay Tips
VCU has a unique mission statement in that it focuses equally on the process of becoming an excellent care provider as it does on the content—the curriculum they offer and the expectations that they have for the students they graduate. It’s a well constructed and thought out statement similar to their curriculum, which they cover…
How to Get the Most Out of Working With a Med School Admissions Consultant
You’re applying to med school and need to juggle numerous things at once to stay afloat – school and/or a job, volunteer activities, MCAT prep, and family obligations…and that’s before we even talk about the complicated and time-consuming medical school application process. How can a consultant help you, and how can you get the most…
3 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Med School Reapplicant
Over the years, I’ve noticed that reapplicants to medical school share similar characteristics. They tend to rush the process and miss opportunities for improvement. Many students end up reapplying because they are over confident—it may be the tone reflected in their essays or in a lower than average number of activities or both. Reapplicants also…
What Does it Mean for a Medical School to be on Probation?
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is the accrediting agency for medical schools in the U.S. and Canada. It is a peer review process that is sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the American Medical Association. Every eight years the LCME provides a full evaluation of each medical school. They cover…
Letters of Recommendation That Will Get You Accepted
This is the final post of our Postbac Admissions Series where we explore the ins and outs of applying to postbaccalaureate programs, including tips for finding the best programs, writing the best essays, finding the best recommenders, and more. Click here to get the complete guide. Your letters of recommendation strongly influence the admissions committee that reviews…
Where Should I Apply To Med School?
Which medical schools will be best for you? How should you go about selecting the medical schools to apply to? These are two of the most important and strategic questions you’ll have to answer during the application process. These decisions will directly impact how you navigate the med school maze and will increase your chances…
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