What are the things that give you lots of points on your application?

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I heard that dedication to an activity for a long time is one of them, but I don’t know any other way to show ADCOMS that I am really passionate about the things I do like volunteering. Would you give me some tips please?


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A lot of it will come from the way you write about your experiences in your essays. Be sure to write not only about what you did, but also why whatever you did mattered to you, how it impacted the organization, and how it is preparing you for medical school/a career in medicine.

In addition: letters of recommendation.
 
Platinumabi said:
I heard that dedication to an activity for a long time is one of them, but I don’t know any other way to show ADCOMS that I am really passionate about the things I do like volunteering. Would you give me some tips please?


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Having many hours in clinical experience or non-clinical volunteering is always good.
Some volunteer experiences are better than others, hence my use of the term "killer Ecs", like military service, TFA, Hospice work, or Americorps. If you are passionate about an activity, you'll find some way to get it across in your essays. It definitely can shine through at interviews.
 
Goro said:
Having many hours in clinical experience or non-clinical volunteering is always good.
Some volunteer experiences are better than others, hence my use of the term "killer Ecs", like military service, TFA, Hospice work, or Americorps. If you are passionate about an activity, you'll find some way to get it across in your essays. It definitely can shine through at interviews.
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May I ask how to be involved with TFA?


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Platinumabi said:
I heard that dedication to an activity for a long time is one of them, but I don’t know any other way to show ADCOMS that I am really passionate about the things I do like volunteering. Would you give me some tips please?
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While I caution you can't generalize any preferences to all admissions committees, I will say that commitment and consistency in an activity is important to me when I review applicants. I also will say that I've seen just about every way to justify activities without getting a sense of the activity inspiring passion and personal impact. I also know that any tips I give are generally applicable to me (and so are "my secrets"); everyone else I know who review files have different tips.
 
One way to ensure that your passion and commitment to volunteer activities comes through is to volunteer for activities that you are actually passionate about. Too many people try to guess what ad coms would like, rather than committing to a genuine interest. The nice thing about being true to your heart is that you will actually enjoy what you’re doing and you won’t have to fake it when your’re interviewing.
 
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One way to ensure that your passion and commitment to volunteer activities comes through is to volunteer for activities that you are actually passionate about. Too many people try to guess what ad coms would like, rather than committing to a genuine interest. The nice thing about being true to your heart is that you will actually enjoy what you’re doing and you won’t have to fake it when your’re interviewing.
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True. My original question was how I can show my passion to ADCOMS through the progress I make in my activities, but I also know that I can develop a new passion if I get out of my comfort zone and learn new things.


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Platinumabi said:
I heard that dedication to an activity for a long time is one of them, but I don’t know any other way to show ADCOMS that I am really passionate about the things I do like volunteering. Would you give me some tips please?


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Consistent commitment to an activity is probably the best way to show passion. You can also discuss your motivations for that commitment, some of the challenges you've overcome to maintain that commitment, and the contribution you've made and are proud of. Those all contribute to a picture of someone who acts on his or her beliefs.
 
The real way to show you're passionate is by being passionate about what you do. If you really enjoy the experience, no matter the activity, it will show in your essays and interview without you having to try. Don't try to fluff and make it sound like you had amazing time. Even if you joined the military or TFA, if you didn't actually enjoy it, that will show too.

Show, don't tell, and don't think you're smarter than the adcom.
 
PierreMD said:
The real way to show you're passionate is by being passionate about what you do. If you really enjoy the experience, no matter the activity, it will show in your essays and interview without you having to try. Don't try to fluff and make it sound like you had amazing time. Even if you joined the military or TFA, if you didn't actually enjoy it, that will show too.

Show, don't tell, and don't think you're smarter than the adcom.
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Well, some adcoms are not great tbh.


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From my own experiences this cycle, having research and a unique activity and being able to talk/write about them are absolutely critical for any shot at a T20. Learned this the hard way when I didn’t get much love from any of them (LM78)
 
TPWK2024 said:
From my own experiences this cycle, having research and a unique activity and being able to talk/write about them are absolutely critical for any shot at a T20. Learned this the hard way when I didn’t get much love from any of them (LM78)
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Yeah for a T20 numbers get you to the lobby but reflecting on your ECs including research will get you to the 5 ️ room you want to stay in for four years. That’s how I see it lol


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