Introduction
Do you really want to become a doctor? Before you travel down the path, be sure you know what you are getting yourself into! We’ll talk about getting into medical school.
The College Years Make the most of your college experience both academically and personally, as you prepare for the future,
and make back-up plans.
MCAT
Affectionately known as “The Guantlet”, this ordeal separates many Pre-Meds from the “Pre-Dead!”
The Application, Letters of Recommendation, and Essays
The application has improved in recent years, going fully electronic, but there are a few good tips to keep you going, and to set yourself apart from the rest. Also some tips on getting the letters you need and on writing that winning essay.
Interviews
Make sure you make a good impression, from start to finish when you meet the medical schools of your dreams.
Admissions and Waitlist
So, you’ve applied and interviewed! Now what?
How to deal with the post admission highs and the waitlist blues!
Pre
Med Essentials
Mediedits Guide to Medical School Admissions Dr. Jessica Freedman, formerly on faculty at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine where she served on medical school and residency admissions committees, will guide you step by step to improve your chances of admission to medical school.
The Best 167 Medical Schoolss Ordered alphabetically, this directory lists the admission information, costs and financial aid, student body statistics, academic programs, curriculum, faculty profile, support services, and residency choices for 167 medical schools in the U.S. The opening section offers advice on choosing the right style of school, assembling an application, financing an education, and considering other health professions.
Best Medical School Admisions Guide – Week to Week GuideDr. Suzanne M. Miller’s acclaimed Medical School Admissions Guide. This guide contains the weekly, step-by-step plan Dr. Miller used to get into Harvard Medical School. She has since utilized the strategy to help hundreds of applicants gain entry into medical school first as a Harvard pre-med tutor and then as CEO of MDadmit, a medical school admissions consulting service.
The Complete Medical School Preparation and Admissions Guide
Dr. Jessica Freedman provides guidance on what to expect on interview day, how to influence what is discussed during your interview and what you can do to ensure a stellar interview performance. She also writes about what goes on “behind the scenes” after your interview and provides a transcript for a sample interview.
