Imagine this scenario: a medical school applicant works hard to earn a competitive GPA and a high MCAT score; they submit their primary application on the opening date and submit their secondaries within two weeks of receiving the prompts; and they do well at their interview and are told to expect a decision within a …
When the adcoms ask you to write an essay about a flaw or weakness in your profile, and either you fail to offer any or the ones you present sound generic and insignificant, you are missing an opportunity to prove yourself. If you have learned and grown from your weakness(es) or succeeded in overcoming obstacles, …
The AMCAS Work and Activities section is where you will share all that you’ve done to prepare yourself for a career in medicine – your research, clinical experiences, paid employment, publications, leadership, extracurricular activities, awards, memberships, volunteer work, and advocacy and social justice efforts. The types of activities that you include, the length of time …
Dr. Valerie Wherley and Dr. James Colgrove discuss Columbia’s career-changer postbac premed program, from its rigorous science coursework and student support to linkage, and competitive applications.
Waitlisted at a medical school you love? A letter of interest can keep your candidacy alive when seats open up — as long as it includes what admissions committees are looking for. Here are the four must-haves: a clear, concise opening; specific reasons you fit that school; updates on what you have accomplished since applying; and honest evidence that you have strengthened any weak spots.
Sadly, the frustrating truth is that there’s no rule governing when a medical school must respond to your application. However, in this blog post, we’ll try to mitigate some of that frustration by answering some of the big questions you might have as an anxious med school applicant, including the following: When to Expect Secondaries …
The individuals who agree to write your letters of recommendation (LORs) are doing you a favor, so you should follow proper LOR etiquette to show your appreciation and maintain a strong and favorable relationship. Your recommenders are not required to write on your behalf, so demonstrating a lack of etiquette in your communication with them …
by Kelly Wilson
Business school interviews aren’t just about showing your target program what you can do – they’re also about demonstrating how you work with others. Many top MBA programs, such as Wharton, use team-based or group interviews to highlight candidates’ collaboration, communication, and leadership skills. These interviews simulate what happens in the classroom and on group …
by Sundas Ali
Your statement of purpose is one of the best ways to showcase yourself to the adcom as an original, well-qualified, and purposeful candidate. A strong statement of purpose will demonstrate your knowledge of and fit for your chosen field, as well as your intellectual growth, maturity, and ability to communicate clearly. Additionally, it will show …
by Kelly Wilson
If you’re a strong applicant who has no weaknesses, low stats, or application inconsistencies to explain, then you might be able to skip the optional essay. But the optional essay is not an option in the following two cases: 1. There is a weakness or inconsistency in your application. Suppose your grades plummeted during your …
Dr. Donald Batisky explains how Cincinnati Medicine prepares future physicians through early clinical learning, community engagement, and student support, following a mission-focused admissions process.
Great news – you’ve been invited to interview at the graduate school of your choice! This means the program is seriously interested in you, and you’ve moved one important step closer to being accepted. To make the most of this opportunity, preparation is essential. Your goal is to demonstrate not only your enthusiasm for and …
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