Forum Members *~*~*~*2017-2018 Med School Applicant Sticky (PS, AMCAS, Secondaries, Interviews, etc)*~*~*~*

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Link to 2016-2017 Applicant Sticky
Link to Compilation of Essential SDN Wisdom

Miscellaneous

• International Applicants Thread
• Gender and Sexual Minorities Resources for Pre-meds
• WedgeDawg's Applicant Rating System for choosing a school list

Personal Statement

• 2017-2018 Personal Statement Reader List
• Depakote's Personal Statement Guide/Tips (2008)
• Alejandro's Advice on Personal Statements (2015)

Primary Application

• Which Schools Accept Which MCAT and For How Long
• 2017-2018 AMCAS Instruction Manual
• 2017-2018 AMCAS Questions Thread
• 2017-2018 AMCAS Work/Activities Thread
• 2017-2018 TDMSAS Questions Thread
• 2017-2018 Letters of Recommendation Thread
• 2017-2018 AMCAS Verification Thread

Secondaries

• 2016-2017 Secondary Application and School Specific Discussion Forum COMING SOON
• 2016-2017 Alphabetical Listing of Schools COMING SOON

Interviews

• Reminders: What to Pack for OOS Interviews (2008)
• Etiquette When Staying with a Student Host
• Men's Interview Clothing #3
• Women's Interview Clothing #3
• Goro's Guide to Interviews
• PugsAndHug's MMI Interview Strategy
• bluestreaks' Interview Advice
• Suggested questions to ask at an interview

Older threads that still hold useful information

Financial Aid

• FAFSA FAQ Thread (2011-2012)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Suggestions on writing LOI, update, thank you, and other types of letters
  
• The Unofficial-Official SDN Pre-Med Glossary
  
• Advice to End All Advice for Undergrads
  
• Reflections/thoughts on the admissions game
  
• Suggestions on writing LOI, update, thank you, and other types of letters

Pre-Allopathic FAQ Series

• Pre-Allo FAQ Series:What is more important GPA or MCAT?
• Pre-Allo FAQ Series: Does it matter what university you graduate from?
• Pre-Allo FAQ Series: How many schools should I apply too?
• Pre-Allo FAQ Series: How Do I Write My Personal Statement?
• Pre-Allo FAQ Series: Are EC's really required, and if so which ones?
• Pre-Allo FAQ Series: What's most important in where to apply?
• Pre-Allo FAQ Series: Studying, how do you do it?
• Pre-Allo FAQ Series: Interview Survival
• Pre-Allo FAQ Series: After the Interview

SDN Mentor Forums

• Questions and Answers (from students) about Medical Schools
• Computer Science to Medicine
• Medical School Admissions: How can I improve my chances?
• Medical School Admissions: Special Circumstances
• Emergency Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Psychiatry
• Pediatrics