If you have experienced any form of social, economic or educational disadvantage—at any time in your life—you can apply to medical school as a disadvantaged applicant. To receive this designation means that you will need to complete an additional essay on the AMCAS application. The character limit for this short essay is 1,325. Examples of…
What if Your Child is Rejected from Medical School?
While we always hope for the best, sometimes life does not go as we expect. If your child has received rejections from all of the medical schools that s/he has applied to, it may seem like the end of the world. To help your future physician overcome this devastating experience, here are a few tips:…
For Parents of Pre-meds, How to Help During MCAT Preparation
The MCAT terrifies most students. Rightly so; it’s a grueling exam that requires enormous dedication while preparing for it. Naturally, your child will require a lot of support during this process. After spending years assisting students in achieving high scores, I recommend the following methods of providing assistance: • If possible, encourage your premed to focus…
“Where Should I Apply to Med School?”
Selecting medical schools that you will apply to can include some of the most important and strategic decisions you’ll have to make during the application process. These decisions will directly impact your chances of gaining an acceptance. Start by deciding realistically how many schools that you can reasonably afford to apply to—taking into consideration the…
Why Consider Participating in a Special Masters Program (SMP)?
In researching the topic of Special Masters Programs (SMP’s), I was able to locate over 75 different programs across the nation. These programs are broken down into two main categories, one-year and two-year programs. The one-year programs offer a strong science foundation while the two-year programs include a research project and thesis and/or a literature…
UC Davis School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips
According to the U.S. News and World Report, UCDSOM is ranked #19 for primary care and #42 for research. This medical school campus is unique in that they have seven student-run clinics: Paul Hom Asian Clinic, Clinica Tepati, Imani Clinic, Shifa Clinic, Joan Viteri Memorial Clinic, Bayanihan Clinic, and the Willow Clinic. Medical students can…
Boston University 2015 Medical School Secondary Application Essay Tips
BUSM’s MD Program offers students the opportunity to work with patients beginning in their first year of medical school. Students will receive their clinical training at the prestigious Boston Medical Center, which has the largest trauma center in the Northeast. Students also have the option of pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Health. The secondary…
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips
This medical school is looking for student leaders from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, thrive in team settings, and find solutions to complex issues. In this secondary application, I recommend focusing on what makes you a unique applicant – your love of science or learning and how you’ve pursued that interest, your…
Yale 2015 School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips
Ranked in the top ten for research, Yale School of Medicine requires that each student complete a thesis, based on their own research interests, to graduate. For this purpose, the first two years of the curriculum are flexible and student-directed. Based on the school’s goals (located in the Student Handbook), as well as their curriculum,…
Baylor College of Medicine 2015 Secondary Application Essay Tips
Given the mission statement for BCM, I recommend covering your clinical, research and community experience in their secondary application essay. They place special emphasis on recruiting students from diverse backgrounds and from ethnicities that are underrepresented in medicine. Highlight your personal connections, volunteer work and leadership roles in medically underserved communities. Baylor College of Medicine…
Boston University 2013 Medical School Secondary Application Essay Tips
BUSM’s MD Program offers students the opportunity to work with patients beginning in their first year of medical school. Students will receive their clinical training at the prestigious Boston Medical Center, which has the largest trauma center in the Northeast. Students also have the option of pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Health. The secondary…
University of Pennsylvania 2013 Medical School Secondary Application Essay Tips
With excellent ratings in research and primary care, UPENN is looking for students with strong communication skills who can articulate their motivations to study medicine and serve as community leaders. Providing further information and insight in this secondary application about the reasons why you are motivated to study medicine at UPENN will be important. Even…
Successful Medical School Secondary Application Strategies
1. Time Management Depending on how many medical schools you have applied to this cycle, you may have a large volume of secondary applications to return in a short period of time. To stay on top of all of your deadlines, create a table with the name of the medical school, date you submitted the…
University of Washington Medical School 2015 Secondary Application Essay Tips
Given UWSOM’s top ranking in primary care, they will be looking for applicants with a strong interest in patient education and community health. This secondary application will require that you provide an autobiographical essay and answer three to four short essay questions. In constructing your responses, focus on highlighting those life experiences that will demonstrate…
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