Avoid 4 Medical School Admissions Myths

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I am a prospective applicant, how do I get to Ibrahim Busnaina?

Joe of ND 12:19AM March 28, 2013

Thank you, i found this article very helpful!!!

Josif of NY 1:08PM September 27, 2012

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Jennifer Millman of NY 10:50PM July 07, 2012

This is excellent advice- particularly about the primacy of grades over the essays. Essays are incredibly important and oftentimes they are the reason why seemingly subpar stats are overlooked for an applicant. There is an admissions calculator at medicalschoolapplicant (dot) com that shows just what impact grades have.

Riley of CA 1:19PM December 06, 2011

It is a good step in putting up such articles for would-be doctors.You must not be so special or become a genius before you are signed in.All you need is be that unique person you are and show that special character you posses.God created you different from every other person and you are destined to fulfill that purpose for which He created you.If it's a doctor,behold you will be.Just be yourself.

Culdos for the good work.

Offor Elvis (A Nigerian and wish to study Medicine in a renowned US medical school.I need an authentic information on how to apply and achieve this).Thanks. 4:54PM April 19, 2011

This is a very great article. It reminds us to do what we are to do honestly and sincerely. There's no need to rehearse what we should do or how we should act. If we get through, great!, if we don't, we should get back to our 'drawing boards' and work harder. Good work!!

Ebe, Diyan Ruth,

(Nigerian student,working to gain admission into a 'good' medical school that offers a level of financial aid)

Ebe, Diyan Ruth 7:27AM April 14, 2011

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