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Reapplying to Medical School: What Should You Do Differently?
Tweet Share on Facebook January 30, 2012 CommentApplying to medical school can require a significant investment of time and be very emotionally and financially taxing. Going through this process a second or even third time can be a significant stressor on even the most determined applicant.
We've previously discussed the importance of avoiding five key errors when reapplying to medical school; however, you might be thinking, what should I do differently the next time?
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Tips for Medical School Applicants With Criminal Records
Tweet Share on Facebook January 23, 2012 CommentIt's anyone's worst nightmare—getting caught up in the legal system. Whether it's a result of a night of indiscretion or something more serious, a criminal charge or conviction could be one of the factors medical school admissions committees use when making decisions.
What should you do if you have a criminal record?
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Medical Schools Value Personal Qualities of Applicants
Tweet Share on Facebook January 16, 2012 CommentMany medical school applicants fear the application process—especially if they feel they didn't get the GPA or MCAT score they think they need to be confident and competitive in applying. However, many of these same aspiring premeds also dedicated a substantial portion of their extracurricular time to medical volunteering or community service.
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What to Consider When Applying to Medical School With a Low GPA
Tweet Share on Facebook January 9, 2012 Comment (1)Strong GPAs, MCAT scores, and admissions essays are crucial for getting into medical school. However, sometimes life can throw unexpected roadblocks in your way. Whether it's getting off to a slow start in college or having unexpected personal problems, there are a wide variety of reasons premeds end up with low GPAs.
How can you make up for a low GPA?
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3 Medical School Admissions Tips for Older Applicants
Tweet Share on Facebook January 2, 2012 Comment (3)Medical school admissions can seem competitive. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) reported that 42,742 applicants applied in the 2009-10 application cycle (a record), but only 18,665 applicants matriculated. While it may seem like applicants are all coming straight out of their undergraduate degree, that isn't the case.
Many incoming medical students are not recent graduates; a 2006 joint survey conducted by the AAMC and the American Medical Association (AMA) showed that as much as 10 percent of incoming medical students are 27 or older. However, because of the financial and time commitments involved in pursuing a medical education, many students have said that the later in their lives that they enter medical school, the more difficult it is to adjust.
