27 12, 2022

3 Ways to Stand Out During Your Medical School Interview

2023-11-03T01:34:11-04:00

Medical school interviews can be nerve-racking. There’s no denying that. And most applicants would agree that they feel this way about them– at least in the beginning when you are just starting out and have less experience doing them. Medical school interviews are a key part of the admissions process, and with thoughtful preparation and practice, they can really help you stand out from other applicants. Just like the other portions of the admissions process, your medical school interviews deserve time and preparation. (So, don’t overlook this step!) Here are three ways to stand out during your medical school interviews… [...]

3 Ways to Stand Out During Your Medical School Interview2023-11-03T01:34:11-04:00
26 07, 2022

Secondary Essays for the 2022-2023 Season: What To Expect

2023-11-07T02:20:38-05:00

Secondary Essays for the 2022-2023 Season: What To Expect   At Code Blue Essays, it's our job to prepare you for everything the application season sends your way. Now that it’s July, we turn our focus squarely to the secondary essays you must complete for your medical school applications in the coming weeks. In terms of relative importance, secondaries are no more or less “important” than your primary applications, but getting a secondary application shows that a school wants to get to know you a little bit better and decide whether you are a good fit for their programs.  Secondaries [...]

Secondary Essays for the 2022-2023 Season: What To Expect2023-11-07T02:20:38-05:00
19 10, 2021

Waiting for Interview Invites? We’ve got you covered. 

2023-11-08T01:45:35-05:00

Waiting for Interview Invites? We’ve got you covered.  It’s late October, and many medical school hopefuls are on pins and needles waiting for the coveted invitation to interview. If you submitted secondary applications at the earliest possible opportunity, it is likely that you have been waiting months at this point for an interview invitation. The uncertainty can be nerve-wracking! After sending out secondary applications, waiting on an interview invite leaves applicants feeling anxious, but more importantly - powerless. There is nothing left to do but wait. Or is there? Here are three things you should have on your to-do list [...]

Waiting for Interview Invites? We’ve got you covered. 2023-11-08T01:45:35-05:00
5 10, 2021

10 Tips for Virtual Interview Success 

2023-11-08T01:48:45-05:00

10 Tips for Virtual Interview Success  With medical program interviews being mainly conducted virtually for the 2021-2022 season, Code Blue Essays is here to provide the tips you need to find success in the digital world. We are dedicating this blog to the essential guidelines for conducting yourself before, during, and after a medical school interview done in the virtual realm.     Preparing for the interview  1) Collect All The Information You Can Collect all the information you can, just as you would in a non-virtual interview. You’ll want to know which platform the school utilizes for interviews and whether [...]

10 Tips for Virtual Interview Success 2023-11-08T01:48:45-05:00
7 09, 2021

4 Reminders As You Prepare For Your Medical School Interviews  

2023-11-08T01:56:37-05:00

4 Reminders As You Prepare For Your Medical School Interviews As we approach AAMC interview season, things still look a little different from previous years. Due to the circumstances, medical school interviews will all be virtual again for the 2021-2022 cycle. Going into your interview prepared is always a top priority, so here are four things you should remember as you prepare to face this phase of your application process.   They Already Like You   When a medical school grants you an interview, there is a good chance – around 50%, depending on the school – that they will offer you admission. During the interview, they want [...]

4 Reminders As You Prepare For Your Medical School Interviews  2023-11-08T01:56:37-05:00
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