Current Junior App Review

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[Mr.Smile12]

FIrst, no bets until we see your MCAT score.

Second, who is writing your letters of recommendation?

Third, what is your service orientation activity unrelated to healthcare? What are you doing as an "art volunteer"... is it in a classroom or museum setting? Being a co-founder of an organization can go under leadership, but 130 hours isn't a lot to show impact. Being part of an org that helps others through the college application process... describe the students: are they low-income/SES, disabled, formerly incarcerated?

Ideally you should have 150+ hours down before applying, and examples include food distribution, shelter volunteer, job/tax preparation, transportation services, or housing rehabilitation. Desirable applicants will have at least 250+, and an "average" of 700+ hours among matriculants was reported by AAMC recently (though I don't think "average" is the right statistical tool).

Fourth, give us more primary care hours.

Fifth, network with your state schools and other schools on your wishlist, including the upcoming AAMC virtual fair (registration link posted elsewhere). Have solid questions.

Also read

Training for the Marathon: SDN Resources to Submit Your Best Application | SDN

One of the most important rules in medical or dental school admissions is to “apply early with your best possible, complete application.” The strongest

www.studentdoctor.net

Finding Your Purpose as a Health Professional | SDN

In the 2004 Tony-award-winning musical Avenue Q, Princeton, a recent college graduate (with an English degree from a prestigious university), searches to

www.studentdoctor.net

Beyond MSAR: Additional Resources for Building Your School List | SDN

Compilations like the MSAR, the ChooseDO, the VMSAR, or the ADEA DSE are essential tools to compare your application profile against historical trends,

www.studentdoctor.net

Finding Your Greatest Common Factors with Successful Students | SDN

The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) between two numbers is the largest positive integer that can divide both numbers evenly (without remainders). Prime

www.studentdoctor.net

 

[SickDinosaur]

FIrst, no bets until we see your MCAT score.

Second, who is writing your letters of recommendation?

Third, what is your service orientation activity unrelated to healthcare? What are you doing as an "art volunteer"... is it in a classroom or museum setting? Being a co-founder of an organization can go under leadership, but 130 hours isn't a lot to show impact. Being part of an org that helps others through the college application process... describe the students: are they low-income/SES, disabled, formerly incarcerated?

Ideally you should have 150+ hours down before applying, and examples include food distribution, shelter volunteer, job/tax preparation, transportation services, or housing rehabilitation. Desirable applicants will have at least 250+, and an "average" of 700+ hours among matriculants was reported by AAMC recently (though I don't think "average" is the right statistical tool).

Fourth, give us more primary care hours.

Fifth, network with your state schools and other schools on your wishlist, including the upcoming AAMC virtual fair (registration link posted elsewhere). Have solid questions.

Also read

Training for the Marathon: SDN Resources to Submit Your Best Application | SDN

One of the most important rules in medical or dental school admissions is to “apply early with your best possible, complete application.” The strongest

www.studentdoctor.net

Finding Your Purpose as a Health Professional | SDN

In the 2004 Tony-award-winning musical Avenue Q, Princeton, a recent college graduate (with an English degree from a prestigious university), searches to

www.studentdoctor.net

Beyond MSAR: Additional Resources for Building Your School List | SDN

Compilations like the MSAR, the ChooseDO, the VMSAR, or the ADEA DSE are essential tools to compare your application profile against historical trends,

www.studentdoctor.net

Finding Your Greatest Common Factors with Successful Students | SDN

The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) between two numbers is the largest positive integer that can divide both numbers evenly (without remainders). Prime

www.studentdoctor.net

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[Mr.Smile12]

1. I'm considering asking for LORs from my PI, my supervisor from the college access organization I'm involved with, a professor, and maybe the doctor I worked for as an MA in his clinic

2. Regarding the art organization: We conduct art workshops (such as watercolor, pottery, collaging, and various crafts. - with a focus on how these specific art activities can help with mental health and overall well-being) with medical populations, such as individuals with Parkinson's disease, neurodivergent individuals, residents of senior centers, and patients at St. Jude's etc.

3. My service activity unrelated to healthcare is the NPO college access chapter at my college.
The org helps low-income, high-achieving students (predominantly first-generation) with the college application process. We offer peer mentoring weekly from their junior to senior year.
My specific responsibilities include managing the fellowship, organizing and conducting general meetings, handling recruitment, and planning org-related events.

4. When you mention "Desirable applicants will have at least 250+," do you mean having 250+ hours in each extracurricular activity?

5. Yes, I'm definitely planning to shadow a primary care doctor later this semester.

6. Regarding networking, could you elaborate on what you mean beyond attending the AAMC virtual fair? Sorry, I don't really know how to go about networking with state schools.

7. I was wondering how you would consider if an NPO is impactful, like what factors would you be looking for?
My npo created a website of all the local low-cost/free clinics that serve the under/uninsured individuals and we've created resource cards that we distribute at food banks. Currently, we're trying to raise money to distribute free bus passes. Our goal is to make healthcare resources more accessible and attempt to bridge the knowledge gap in healthcare many patients face.

8. I was wondering if you think I should try to get a clinical job before I apply so I can have more clinical hours since it's been some time since I last worked.

Thank you so much for the advice!
And thank you for the articles - will definitely look at all of them!

Sorry for the long reply

Do you have a prehealth advisor or office that offers guidance about the application process?