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December 9, 2020

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When Will Medical Schools Give You an Answer?

When will medical schools give you an answer?

We are often asked: How long does a medical school have to invite an applicant to submit a secondary application? (Go there) How long does a medical school have to respond and either invite the applicant to an interview, or say thanks, but no thanks? (Go there) The fact is that there’s no rule governing… 

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Article by Cydney Foote / Medical School Admissions / after you submit med, med letters of interest, Med Video Tips, Medical School Interview

September 21, 2020

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Nervous about Med School Interviews in the Time of COVID-19? Help Is Here!

Watch "Med School Interviews During COVID-19 A Live Q&A with Experts"!

Our recent live Q&A session, Med School Interviews During COVID-19, was incredibly informative. Dr. Rothman and Dr. Gordon, two of Accepted’s med school admissions experts, provided clear and helpful answers to attendees’ questions about how to successfully navigate med school interviews in a virtual environment.  Just because you might not have been able to join… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / COVID-19 med, Medical School Interview

August 27, 2020

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Did You Miss Our Med School Interview Webinar?

How to nail your medical school interviews- watch the webinar

Our recent webinar, How to Nail Your Medical School Interviews, was packed with helpful guidance about what to do (and what not to do) to deliver a memorable performance at your interviews.  Don’t walk into the process blind. You’ve worked so hard to get to this place; let us help you bring it all home… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / med webinar, Medical School Interview

August 21, 2020

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Medical School Interviews During COVID-19: What You Need to Know

Medical school interviews during COVID-19: What you need to know

This is a particularly challenging year for med school interviews, not least due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the unavailability of testing in the spring. Now comes the newest change, entirely virtual interviews and in some cases a video interview: AAMC’s Video Tool for Admissions (VITA) program, which launched this year to… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Carle Illinois College of Medicine, COVID-19 med, duke university medical school, Geisinger Commonwealth Medical School, Hofstra Northwell Medical, Johns Hopkins Medical School, Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, Medical School Interview, SUNY Upstate Medical University, University of Colorado School of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine

August 10, 2020

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4 Tips for Discussing Failure at Your Med School Interview

4 Tips for Discussing Failure at Your Med School Interview

Inevitably, you will be asked to describe a time when you have failed. It’s a common medical school interview question, and it’s a tough one. This post will help you prepare for this question.  Strategies for tackling the failure question When selecting an example to discuss, consider the following strategies: Bottom Line We’ve all had… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview, weakness

August 6, 2020

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Medical School Interviews: 7 Things You Need to Know

Medical School Interviews: 7 Things You Need to Know

Think you know everything there is to know about interviewing, and that interview prep and mock interviews just aren’t for you? “It’s sad to see an applicant do well throughout the entire application process, only to crash and burn during their interviews,” says Accepted consultant Dr. Barry Rothman. “Many applicants assume that an interview is… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview

July 22, 2020

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How to Approach VITA, AAMC’s New Video Interview

How to approach VITA- AAMC's new video interview

To address the novel challenges the pandemic has created, the AAMC will be using a video recording in place of in-person interviews. They are calling it the AAMC Video Interview Tool for Admissions (AAMC VITA). It is being offered at no cost to applicants since it is a pilot program and will be available from… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / AAMC, Baylor, California Northstate University College of Medicine, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University, COVID-19 med, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, Hofstra Northwell Medical, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Medical School Interview, Morehouse School of Medicine, New York University Long Island School of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, rutgers medical school, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, UC Irvine School of Medicine, UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA/Drew, University of Alabama School of Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, University of Hawaii Burns School of Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, University of Michigan Medical School, University of Minnesota Med School, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, University of Texas School of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Washington State University Floyd College of Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Western Michigan University Stryker School of Medicine, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

October 2, 2019

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The Anatomy of a Post-Interview Thank You Email

The Anatomy of a Thank You Email

After your medical school interview, it is appropriate to send thank you notes to all of the people who helped you throughout the day. These days it is rare to receive a thank you card. You can easily set yourself apart by sending out handwritten notes. If, like most people, you only have time to… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview

September 29, 2019

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The Art of Interviewing—Are You a “Can” or a “Cannot”?

The art of interviewing: Are you a "can" or a "cannot"?

“I am doomed… This is a disaster… I really never expected this… What am I going to do?” This from Daniel, a prospective PhD student. I couldn’t imagine what had happened to cause such a negative response, especially as Daniel is a very strong candidate with impeccable credentials. My shock was further compounded when he… 

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Article by Carol Drummer / Admissions Consulting, College Admissions, Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / college interview, grad school interview, law school interview, MBA Interview, Medical School Interview

September 26, 2019

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Check Out Our Q&A on the MMI!

Watch our Q&A discussion and learn how to ace the MMI!

If you missed our live Q&A on the MMI, don’t worry – you can now view it on demand! If you’re preparing for an interview at a med school that uses the MMI method, this is a must-see: Accepted med experts Dr. Barry Rothman and Dr. Herman Gordon answered frequently asked questions and helped the… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / med webinar, Medical School Interview, Multiple Mini Interview

September 26, 2019

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What the Medical School Admissions Committee Looks for During an MMI

What the Adcom Looks For During an MMI

During the multiple mini interview, or MMI, you’ll be evaluated by many different people at several different stations. Having multiple reviews and reviewers provides a more consistent way to evaluate applicants because schools end up with more data from the evaluations provided by each person who observes you. They rate you based on how you… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview, Multiple Mini Interview

September 26, 2019

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An Overview of Your Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Day

An overview of your Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Day

Currently, at least 37 medical schools in the U.S. offer the MMI. A typical MMI day lasts about nine hours. Starting the multiple mini interview day If you have a morning interview, check-in can begin as early as 7:15am which may include eating breakfast with medical students. After breakfast, the dean or assistant dean will… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview, Multiple Mini Interview

September 26, 2019

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Practicing for Your Med School Interview: Conversation 101

Practicing for your med school interview-Conversatoin 101

Most applicants come away from their first med school interview saying, “that wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be.” As in many areas of life, the anticipation of a stressful event can be worse than the event itself. Although many med schools work hard to make applicants feels relaxed, this doesn’t mean you… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview

September 26, 2019

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The Women’s Guide to Dressing for Medical School Interview Success

The Women's Guide to Dressing for Med School Interview Success

In a medical school interview, a first impression is often the only impression you get to make. With just a handshake your aim is to come across as professional, confident, and trustworthy. After all the hard work you have put in to your pre-med journey, this is your moment to shine as the outstanding applicant… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview

September 26, 2019

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The Men’s Guide to Dressing for Medical School Interview Success

The Men's Guide to Dressing for Medical School Interview Success

After the tests are scored, resumes printed, and applications submitted, interview day is the last—and potentially most—stressful part of getting to your school of choice. This is your chance to make a great first impression with the interview committee, and your appearance should mirror the image of a medical student; clean, professional, and detailed. Follow… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview

September 25, 2019

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What’s the Best Way to Prep for Your Residency Interview

Whats the best way of prep for your residency interview

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, and then some more PRACTICE! According to Dr. Sheryl Neuman, Accepted’s expert in residency and fellowship admissions, one of the most common residency interview question asked will be: “Why did you want to become a doctor?” Practice your answer to this question ahead of time so you can create a coherent answer and… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview, residency

September 20, 2019

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7 Steps to Acing Your Med School Interview

7 Steps to Acing Your Med School Interview

Congratulations! You have been identified as one of the most promising applicants for medical school during this application cycle. Follow these seven steps to ensure that you ace your interview and receive an acceptance: Step 1: Celebrate! While you may be nervous about embarking on the next step of your journey, don’t forget to celebrate… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview

August 19, 2019

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Allopathic Medical School Interview Styles: From Traditional to New Approaches

Allopathic Medical School Interview Styles

Your interview is the next and hopefully final step in your journey to medical school acceptance. Are you ready for it? Before prepping for your interview, you’ll need to know what type of interview you’ll be having. There are four main types of medical school interviews that you can expect at an allopathic med school:… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / Albany Medical College, Baylor, Boston University Medical School, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Columbia Medical School, Drexel Medical School, duke university medical school, George Washington School of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Hofstra Northwell Medical, Icahn SOM, Indiana University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medical School, Medical College of Wisconsin, Medical School Interview, Multiple Mini Interview, New York Medical College, Northwestern Feinberg, Penn State College of Medicine, rutgers medical school, SKMC, Tufts University School of Medicine, UCLA/Drew, UM Miller SOM, UMMS, University of California, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota Med School, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, USC Keck School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Weill Cornell, Yale School of Medicine

August 2, 2019

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How Can Introverts (And Anyone Else) Do Well on the MMI?

The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) was designed at McMaster University in Canada to better evaluate an applicant’s interpersonal skills and predict performance in medical school. Like all other interviewers, MMI interviewers are looking for problem solving, communications skills, and the ability to listen to and respond to another person. The benefit of the MMI (to… 

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Article by Suzi Schweikert / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview, Multiple Mini Interview

February 4, 2019

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Ask Away at Your Admissions Interview!

An interview works in two directions: The interviewer asks you questions to see if you’d be a good fit for the school in question, and you ask the interviewer questions to help you determine if this program is right for you. In order to come up with some good questions, you’ll want to make sure… 

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