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When premed students contact us about guiding them through the medical school application process, many of their questions are related to timing. “When should I …?” is a frequent question starter. Although no single answer applies to everyone, here are the guidelines we use when advising our...

What unique challenges can this year’s med school applicants expect to face, and how can they be overcome? [Show summary] Dr. Herman “Flash” Gordon, Accepted medical admissions consultant, walks med school applicants through applying during COVID-19, as well as disclosing thorny issues like...

Applying to medical school is a complex, time-consuming process, and nobody wants to do it more than once. But if you don’t put in the proper preparations, you could end up back where you started or settling for a school that’s not right for you. To get your applications started off on the...

As I become inundated with science coursework, buried under electronic books, and finally set into the rhythm of my first year of medical school, I can’t help but notice the things I am so thankful I did, and some things I wish I would have done. The importance of understanding your strengths...

(This is my first time posting so I am not sure if this is the right forum. Please redirect me if I’m wrong) I am going into my last semester of undergrad (will graduate May 2020). I have several questions I wanted to ask. Quick Stats Overview - URM (AA) - cgpa (rn) = 3.38 (will explain below)...

There’s still time to register for this week’s free webinar, The 5-Part Framework for a Successful Medical School Application! Accepted’s founder, Linda Abraham, will guide you through the med school application process, providing you with a comprehensive approach to: Make the most of your...

I was in an extremely problematic situation for my first two years of college and didn’t do too well... being young and stupid, maybe just generally stupid, I didn’t stop to think how it would affect my future to keep taking classes and giving up mid way through because of the situation. I have...

A couple of key dates for premeds to remember: April 17: Accepted’s 10% discount on med services ends! May 2: AMCAS applications open (and AACOMAS open this week as well) May 31: AMCAS open for submission We know that as a premed you have a lot on your mind this time of year. In addition to...

so to begin, I do not want to take a gap year. am firmly against the idea if I do not have to. in terms of research/EC's I believe I am a pretty strong applicant with 3.9+/hopefully will receive a good MCAT score, taking in Jan. I am a little worried about physician shadowing and clinical...

Hello everyone, I am trying to compile a list of what schools I should apply to for this upcoming cycle. I got my MCAT score back today, and got a 512 (C/P: 127, B/B:127, CARS:127, P/S: 131) My GPA over all is 3.71 with a science GPA of 3.6. I have solid extracurriculars involving a lot of...

So I’m in 2nd year undergrad and until this point I’ve been preparing to apply to vet school. I’ve recently had a change of heart, and am considering applying to UofT in my third year. I have a question! -for FCEs, do they take off the lowest one per year (total 3) or is it the lowest 3...

Hey everyone, I'm currently an Alberta resident going to school at Arizona State University and set to graduate in Spring 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance. I've recently decided to look into the possibility of applying to med school in Western Canada since becoming a...

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Every med school wants to admit students who are academically intelligent. Having a high GPA in undergrad and a strong MCAT score show med schools that you can handle their academic rigor. But every school is different in what they consider is a “strong” score. The top schools will have higher...

Submitting your AMCAS application is the first step towards a long and difficult med school admissions process. There are many different components of the AMCAS that must be completed: working on your personal statement, taking the MCAT, developing an activities list, asking for letters of...

A lot of students with average MCAT scores are worried about not getting in. How can you make your profile stand out if your MCAT score doesn’t quite cut it? In order to make up for your average score, you should focus on building up your extracurricular activities. You’ve probably heard that...

Your MCAT score is definitely a crucial part of your med school application, but what if it’s not as high as you aimed? Now it’s time for the rest of your application to shine, especially your extracurriculars. Through your application -- personal statement, AMCAS experiences list, secondaries...

Where does your score lie among the top 10 med school MCAT averages? Harvard: MCAT-518, GPA- 3.9, Acceptance rate 3.3%, Stanford: MCAT- 519, GPA- 3.9, Acceptance rate 2.5%, John Hopkins: MCAT- 519, GPA- 3.9, Acceptance rate 5.8% UCSF: MCAT- 516, GPA- 3.84, Acceptance rate 3.4% UPENN...

Your MCAT score matters a great deal in order to even get your foot into the admissions door. You should spend a lot of time studying and prepping for the test that determines your future, but how much time? You are not going to spend every hour of every day studying, so you need to fill your...

I apologize in advance if this is too long for anyone to read but I don't know where else to turn to, I'd like some realistic advice. I have never ever wanted to become anything else or seen myself becoming anything else other than a doctor. I am just worried about my transcript and how schools...

Hey guys, So I've been accepted to PT school at NYMC (graduated this past January-- I'm 21), but I had a change of heart and realized physical therapy isn't my passion-- medicine is. I've always been involved in sports and wasn't really sure what I wanted to do career-wise so I went with...

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For more of these common mistakes, download our ebook "10 Mistakes to Avoid During your Medical School Interview" here: 10 Mistakes to Avoid During Your Medical School Interview 6 Mistakes Med School Interviewers Hate to See... 1. Don’t assume that the interviewer knows how serious you are...

What do medical schools look for? 19 Key Traits: Psychological maturity - Medical schools want to know that you can endure, process, and respond effectively to stressful or potentially disturbing circumstances. Character, honesty and integrity - Medical schools aren’t just looking for good...

Throughout the United States, medical schools use different types of interviews to evaluate their candidates. Below is a description of the different types of medical school interviews: 1. Traditional Interview: The traditional interview involves is typically one-on-one, and lasts for about 30...

3 Key interview questions and how to answer them: 1. "Tell me about yourself." The most open ended of questions and often the first question. Although this question can seem intimidating it is actually an opportunity. This is the chance for your to structure the interview and present your...

Here's a list of the most common mistakes we see students make on their personal statement: Rewriting your “Experience List” Exaggerating adversity Save the diversity for the diverse candidates Leave high school in the past (i.e. don’t focus on it) You’re not a doctor yet – don’t act like you...

Every year, top medical schools get more than enough top applicants to fill their classes with students with outstanding test scores and grades. And yet many of these applicants are rejected. Medical school rejection happens to even the best students applying. The largest take away from this...

Look through our full article on SDN here! The Art of Writing Med School Secondaries - Student Doctor Network 5 Tips You Must Implement on your Secondaries There are tons of articles explaining the generic to-do’s and not-to-do’s for secondaries, so I won’t spend a ton of time on them. There...

Your medical school essays should demonstrate that you are genuinely passionate about and interested in medicine. This can be done in a number of ways: you might give specific examples of personal events which kindled your passion for medicine, experiences in the medical field that furthered...

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Hello! This is my first time posting here and I was hoping you guys could give me some advice/input to help my predicament. So basically I'd like some advice on how I could recover from a low GPA after struggling through my junior year of university. I'm afraid that the damage might already be...

I have a pretty low cGPA right now (alittle over 3.0) and probably an even lower sGPA (I'm not too sure). I know I don't have a chance at med school (DO or MD) at this rate. What's a good way to increase sGPA and cGPA? I still have 1.5 years of undergrad left and want to increase both GPAs as...

Firstly, I know that there have been several posts about this in the past, however, it seems like the particularities of any pre-med, post-bacc student's background are a key factor in answering such questions. My question is this: is taking all of your pre-med, post-bacc, pre-requisites at a...