Application Tips with Apply Point: Keep Up the Enthusiasm!

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If you're still waiting to hear from a medical school or you are on the waitlist, you can bolster your chances by continuing to demonstrate your enthusiasm for the program. After sending a letter of intent or update letter, consider the following ways to showcase your interest.
  • Follow the school on social media and set up Google alerts with key words so you can easily stay informed of current events, research, or news related to the program.
  • Set up an in-person visit to the school, if possible. Make appointments with professors or current students who share your research interests. Prep by creating a brief elevator speech explaining, with specifics, how the school's programming aligns with your interests and why you would make a great addition to the student body.
  • Attend any online admissions events, webinars, or other programming facilitated by the school or the admissions committee. If appropriate, introduce yourself and ask a thoughtful question(s) on the content.
  • Follow-up any interactions with faculty or students with a brief thank you note reiterating your excitement about the program/research and discussing how your background qualifies you to contribute.
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