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JMoonlight said:
So I had a question about stuff I did this summer--

I've taught myself how to decorate cakes for the past few years, and it's something I've grown to love. This summer, to get some extra cash, I baked/decorated cakes for birthdays/parties and stuff. It worked well, especially since my research was not paid, and it was a great way for me to relax and have some fun. But it wasn't by any means official-- sort of under the table work, if you will.

Now, I was wondering if there was any way I could (if I should at all) incorporate this at some point into my application-- I really enjoy it, and I feel like it's a hobby that makes me a tad unique. Especially since, quite honestly, I'm pretty boring in every other way. Then again, it's baking. I don't really know if that's something you should put on a med school application...

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If you spend a significant amount of time doing it and it's something you enjoy I would definitely put it on your application in the hobbies section (sorry, I applied TMDSAS, so I'm not familiar with AMCAS - assuming they have a hobbies section). It's no different than me putting golf as a hobby.

I think it's neat! Definitely a unique and memorable characteristic.
 
yeah put it down. I'd certainly like to go to school with someone who makes tasty cake. More relevant to my interests than most of the other ec's people mention.
 
It sounds good. But I would only put it down if you have spots left over from the 15 they allow you on AMCAS.
 
JMoonlight said:
Now, I was wondering if there was any way I could (if I should at all) incorporate this at some point into my application-- I really enjoy it, and I feel like it's a hobby that makes me a tad unique. Especially since, quite honestly, I'm pretty boring in every other way. Then again, it's baking. I don't really know if that's something you should put on a med school application...

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Bring a cake with you to your interviews for sugary bribes. Auto admit! :-D
 
SirGecko said:
Bring a cake with you to your interviews for sugary bribes. Auto admit! :-D
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If I was on the adcom, and you brought me some cake, I'd let you in. I prefer vanilla, by the way.

Definitely put it with your ECs. It's more interesting to the adcom than being a member of the bio club.
 
A guy 2 cycles ago was a pastry chef between college and med school. Goes to Columbia now!

(He did have like a 3.6/36 from Yale though.)
 
Cake decorating requires skillz. I have a friend who does it and it makes the cakes look too pretty to eat!
 
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