Letters to the admissions office prior to applying.

[bobd2014]

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Hi everyone again,
Is it a good idea to send a letter to someone in the admissions department of the med schools I plan to apply, to introduce myself and get information on the best path I should take to raise my chances at getting accepted in the program?

As you can tell I'm new to the board, so I have plenty of questions to ask..

 

[gyngyn]

Hi everyone again,
Is it a good idea to send a letter to someone in the admissions department of the med schools I plan to apply, to introduce myself and get information on the best path I should take to raise my chances at getting accepted in the program?
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No. This makes you appear special in a snowflake way that we are all getting weary of (we, meaning admissions, not SDN!).

 

[bobd2014]

No. This makes you appear special in a snowflake way that we are all getting weary of (we, meaning admissions, not SDN!).

Thanks

Just wondering, when is the best time to recommended in terms of applying? (after MCAT?, after BS completion?, after all pre-reqs?, etc)

 

[ridethecliche]

You should not need to send them a letter unless something is required. An update after an interview if you've had something published or some new clinical experiences or whatnot, but not to introduce yourself.

Just don't do it.

 

[gyngyn]

Thanks

Just wondering, when is the best time to recommended in terms of applying? (after MCAT?, after BS completion?, after all pre-reqs?, etc)

I'm not sure I understand. Could you re-state?

 

[Goro]

the cycle for MD and DO schools starts around Jun 1. By now, it's getting really, really late for MD, but the DO cycle is much longer, and you're fine until Dec.

You apply when you have the best possible app, which competitive GPA MCAT and ECs in. It's OK to apply in your senior year, or end of junior IF you have everything.

Thanks

Just wondering, when is the best time to recommended in terms of applying? (after MCAT?, after BS completion?, after all pre-reqs?, etc)

 

[kraskadva]

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