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i would not buy it find the info you need on sdn.
Depending on your stats it might just be a complete waste of money if you have a 33+/3.8+ and good ec's
I got in with pretty average stats (32M/~3.8) and WAY less than stellar EC's...but I wrote about them in a way that caught peoples attention (I never embellished though)
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I checked both out from my local public library for free.
The SDN guide is a very BASIC, watered-down overview of the med school process, you can find all the info on these forums and in much greater detail.
The Examkrackers book also has some generic stuff, but I found the section on writing Personal Statements really helped me get focused and organize my essay.
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The ExamKrackers Guide was amazing. The interviewing section helped me sooo much. I would buy it or check it out from a library.
I wish I would have purchased the EK guide before I started interviewing because it had a ton of good advice about personal statements, the MCAT, LORs, etc.
I wish I would have purchased the EK guide before I started interviewing because it had a ton of good advice about personal statements, the MCAT, LORs, etc.
thanks everyone...i went and purchased the examkrackers off amazon (only $14)...i'll probably post back on my thoughts of it or blog it...
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1) Those are above average stats.
2) Most people don't have the EC's that are talked about in these forums, and you are right that the presentation is key.
3) Excellent work on your acceptance.
OP: Talk to your pre-med advisor. Also, take what you are told here with a grain of salt. SDN is a good tool for knowing when to expect things (secondaries, interviews, decisions) and for keeping pace with the app process, but in general most of us (pre-medical status-eers) know little more than you do.
Edit: Sorry only read the post I quoted, good deal for fourteen dollars I would still talk to your advisor.
