Hi! I'm new to this site, as you can probably tell. I've done a lot of medical school research throughout my years in high school, and now that I'm beginning my college career, I suppose it's time to begin building my resume.
From what I've read, to be competitive for medical school, you want approximately a 3.7 cGPA, 3.6 sGPA, and a 31 on the MCAT. Please correct me if I'm wrong. In addition to excellent academics, I've read that research hours and clinical exposure are key to proving not only your capability in the field, but also your commitment. Furthermore, strong letters of recommendation appear to be essential.
Learning how to become a competitive medical school candidate is extremely overwhelming. All of the hours, relationships, and study required to stand out is highly motivating, but it also leaves me wondering where to even begin.
What should be my first course of action, and what should I hope to accomplish by the end of my freshman year?
From what I've read, to be competitive for medical school, you want approximately a 3.7 cGPA, 3.6 sGPA, and a 31 on the MCAT. Please correct me if I'm wrong. In addition to excellent academics, I've read that research hours and clinical exposure are key to proving not only your capability in the field, but also your commitment. Furthermore, strong letters of recommendation appear to be essential.
Learning how to become a competitive medical school candidate is extremely overwhelming. All of the hours, relationships, and study required to stand out is highly motivating, but it also leaves me wondering where to even begin.
What should be my first course of action, and what should I hope to accomplish by the end of my freshman year?