Summer Activities

[canebob]

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[ksmi117]

Do whatever one you want to do more. Whichever one you feel you'd get more out of. A is good research and B is good leadership - both great things for an app. If you are lacking in one of those, maybe go with that one, but really do what you think you would enjoy more.

 

[DoctorDeMan]

Quick question.

I'm applying for med school this summer, but I need advice on what to do this summer.

I have to decide between two options:
1) a 10 week research internship
2) being a TA/RA for a pre-med camp for high schoolers

Which do you think would look better on AMCAS?
I'm equally willing to do either one..

Thanks.

Do whatever you would enjoy the most. Never do something for the way it looks on AMCAS. When/if you interview, you will likely be asked about your activities and if you come up with a canned answer (aka "for medical school admission"), it will show.

Do things you are passionate about and it will show both on your application and during interviews. It will also make you happier as a person, which is nice.

If you like them both the same, do the one that pays more!!