Practical Advice for the Medical School Applicant

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[ventulus18]

I hope this article gave you some useful tidbits for putting your application together. Let me know if you have questions or comments!

 

[LilEngineThatCould]

Hi,

I liked your article. I'm a re-applicant this year, but I don't remember that part at the end you're talking about. Is it after you've written the personal comment essay? Also, I've been out of school for a year since I decided to take an MCAT prep class after I graduated with my bachelor's and I've been working as a medical technologist in a hospital. Would this be something to include in that last section for anything else you want them to know?

 

[ventulus18]

@LilEngineThatCould - "Is there anything else you want the admissions committee to know?” is usually found in some flavor at the end of the secondary application for any given school.

MCAT prep class --> not recommended to include as an activity
Medical technologist --> recommended to include as an activity (not under the "anything else we should know" prompt)

 

[LilEngineThatCould]

@LilEngineThatCould - "Is there anything else you want the admissions committee to know?” is usually found in some flavor at the end of the secondary application for any given school.

MCAT prep class --> not recommended to include as an activity
Medical technologist --> recommended to include as an activity (not under the "anything else we should know" prompt)

Oh ok, I was confused because my first time around I never got any secondary apps (I was a terrible candidate honestly so no surprise there.)
I will certainly be mentioning my work as a med tech and not the MCAT class as an activity. Just curious about that little section, thanks.

 

[Mr Interesting]

@ventulus18 , @CaffeinatedSquirrel , @owlegrad

Not sure if this is the right place for this…

Hey guys, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading some of the articles. Over the past week, I have noticed a lot of depressing post and threads over at pre-allo. I have a couple recommendations for future articles if you are guys are willing to hear. It would be nice if one of you authors can write an article on strengthening self-esteem and improving self confidence while maintaining your mental health during the semester. Also perhaps an article on study tips and tricks for the pre-reqs. I think a lot of people at pre allo would be able to benefit from these articles. Here are just a couple threads from the past few days alone just to show you what I am talking about:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/help-me-i-suck.1068797/

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/any-tips-on-not-getting-so-down-emotionally.1069702/

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/how-do-i-get-straight-as.1069539/#post-15202610

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/anxiety-taking-over.1069182/#post-15200520

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...id-i-just-ruin-my-life.1069528/#post-15201920

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/terrible-grades-for-2-years.1069131/

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/please-help-me-learn-to-understand.1070339/

 

[ventulus18]

Good suggestion & important topic- although I am not sure I have all the answers re: mental health fitness. I'd be willing to give it a shot though.

 

[LilEngineThatCould]

I agree we definitely need some more uplifting articles. If not you, then maybe you know some of the other authors who might be able to pitch in