Advice for NOT INTERVIEW but MEETING

[fingerscrossedd]

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hey all
i'm going to be a sophomore, but i was able to manage a meeting with an adcomm at a med school i really want to go to. she seems very nice and interested in meeting me, and i explained that i would love to attend this school and am starting, early on, to do everything i can to increase my shot of getting in. although this isn't an interview for med school, what's some advice? what should i say/avoid saying, wear, bring, etc?

thanks a lot!

 

[SBK]

Just be professional. I'm pretty sure if she is this nice she does this for many students. Bring your CV/resume and ask for her honest input as someone who has an actual vote in med school applications and ask specifically how that school views various activities/research/ec so you can plan your next 1.5 years out.

 

[Climberak]

Dress professionally (but don't go overboard by showing up with the suit and tie). If you're a guy, wear a nice collared shirt tucked into your slacks. If you're a girl, wear a nice dress that isn't provocative. Dress to impress, but not overly so.

Bring a copy of your transcript, and a CV of what you've been doing. Since you are going to be a sophomore, you probably won't have a whole lot on there. Come prepared: look at the medical school website and see what the requirements are. Ask a few questions in your meeting about these requirements if you don't understand something. Ask questions regarding how your ECs could improve, what the school considers a strong applicant to be (numbers, ECs), etc.

Chances are, this adcom won't remember you when you apply (unless you keep in regular contact), but conduct yourself in the meeting as if they would. Use it to get the info you need to maximize your chances of getting in. Be polite, and remember, it's just a meeting 🙂.

 

[runrunrudolph1]

hey all
i'm going to be a sophomore, but i was able to manage a meeting with an adcomm at a med school i really want to go to. she seems very nice and interested in meeting me, and i explained that i would love to attend this school and am starting, early on, to do everything i can to increase my shot of getting in. although this isn't an interview for med school, what's some advice? what should i say/avoid saying, wear, bring, etc?

thanks a lot!

I'm going to be a sophomore as well and I met with an adcom of the school I plan on applying to in a few years so here's what I did: dress up (as stated earlier in nice shirt and slacks), bring resume, 4 year plan for classes, volunteer hours, and questions for adcom- they will ask you what you want to know and why you are meeting with them so be blunt, honest and polite- just ask her what do i need to do to get into this medical school? I also read up on the adcom's published articles (which i was advised to do by a surgeon I shadowed, she said it not only shows you're determined but it will impress the adcom- and make sure you ask them a question or two about it.) All in all just be polite, respectful and personable- make sure they remember you. oh and be EARLY. always alway always

 

[PeeEssYou]

I'll add to this, probably a good idea to be humble as well (which will serve you well in most scenarios in life). I don't care if you're a rockstar already, understand that you're a "lowly" sophomore undergraduate, and he/she is taking the time to speak with you. Definitely express your interest in the school (and in medicine in general), but try not to get stuck saying something like "School X is the only school I've ever wanted!" or what have you.....that doesn't even fly in med school interviews.

Good luck, and appear eager/ask questions!

 

[fingerscrossedd]

thank you guys so much for all the info, it's really helpful! what can i do to make myself memorable? and also, i know this may sound ridiculous but i'm pretty new here, what's a "CV" ? thanks again everyone! 🙂

 

[runrunrudolph1]

thank you guys so much for all the info, it's really helpful! what can i do to make myself memorable? and also, i know this may sound ridiculous but i'm pretty new here, what's a "CV" ? thanks again everyone! 🙂

curriculum vitae, fancy name for your resume more or less. To make yourself memorable you should just tell her what's interesting about yourself, but be very honest. For example she might say something like "tell me more about yourself" so this is your chance to throw in anything she will remember if she sees your application again. For example my guy asked me that and i said something along the lines of i was born and raised overseas and i moved to new orleans, after which i relocated due to hurricane katrina. Oh and i love running. Seems a little crazy but it gives her a lot of options to ask you more about yourself, as well as to remember you. Idk hope this helps... this is just how I did it but im sure there is no hard or fast rule...