using medical admissions consultant during app process

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Anyone have experience using a med school admissions consultant while applying? I am trying to see whether I should work with one. I'd appreciate if anyone could share there experience with this.

 

[hoihaie]

useless, they are all about the money and getting new students and not really about helping you out

 

[Planes2Doc]

I don't think they'll tell you anything that a good pre-med adviser and SDN won't.

 

[Goro]

Hold very still while I smack you upside the head for ignoring all the good advice you'll get in these forums. For free.

Anyone have experience using a med school admissions consultant while applying? I am trying to see whether I should work with one. I'd appreciate if anyone could share there experience with this.

 

[DoctorSynthesis]

Maybe if they help you with your specific application. Like PS and stuff. But I wouldn't bother

 

[DaenarysDuhh]

Don't spend the money. Do find the kind hearted souls in your network to read over all your drafts and materials. For free. Many times.

 

[dbeast]

If they were really that good at getting people in to medical school, they would be in medical school.

 

[Planes2Doc]

Hold very still while I smack you upside the head for ignoring all the good advice you'll get in these forums. For free.

Best response ever! 😏

 

[lobo.solo]

Dude!!! Use SDN.

 

[shouldigethelp]

I just asked this question a few days ago! I updated everyone with my thoughts on my experience: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/should-i-get-med-school-admissions-coaching.1081812/

 

[Planes2Doc]

I feel weird linking to my own stuff, but I recently came up with a huge guide to maximizing your medical school application. It's a mix of what pre-med advisors will tell you, and the good stuff from SDN. I stay away from the idealistic fluff.

Here's a link: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...zing-your-medical-school-application.1080858/

Maybe you'll find it helpful. Use your pre-med advisor, SDN, and your best judgement. With these three things, you'll definitely succeed!

 

[baxt1412]

some good advice in here, OP. i suggest taking it.