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28 02, 2023

How to write a medical school Letter of Intent
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How to write a medical school Letter of Intent

Michael Moore2023-11-02T04:52:58-04:00

Is there one school you are particularly hoping to get into, that you value above all others? If you’ve interviewed (or even if you haven’t yet), but want to let your number one, top choice school know how serious you are about them, then you should consider writing a medical school letter of intent. This is different from a medical school letter of interest, and in this blog post we are going to explain how… What is a medical school letter of intent? A medical school letter of intent is a statement that specifically says you will accept an offer [...]

How to write a medical school Letter of IntentMichael Moore2023-11-02T04:52:58-04:00

15 11, 2022

How NOT to Stress During Interview Season
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How NOT to Stress During Interview Season

Michael Moore2023-11-06T03:09:19-05:00

How to manage your stress during interview season The time spent waiting between submitting your medical school or residency application and hearing back from your schools can be stressful! For most, it can feel like an eternity because of all the effort and time put into preparing, researching, and then submitting your primary and secondary applications. It's interview season now for both medical schools and residency programs, and there's still plenty of time for you to be offered school/program interviews. Try to stay patient and remember the best thing to do during this time is to prepare for your interviews. [...]

How NOT to Stress During Interview SeasonMichael Moore2023-11-06T03:09:19-05:00

1 11, 2022

5 Essential Medical School Interview Tips
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5 Essential Medical School Interview Tips

Michael Moore2023-11-06T03:19:59-05:00

[fsn_row][fsn_column width="12"][fsn_text] If you've made it to the interview stage of the medical school application cycle, congratulations! Most schools only offer interviews to candidates they are seriously considering for admission. And, final admission decisions usually weigh heavily on your interview performance. But don't stress! Remember, admissions committees already know your credentials. They do interviews to know what kind of person you are, and so they can discover how you communicate with others. In addition, they want to identify candidates with maturity, empathy, and superior interpersonal skills. Interview policies and processes may differ from school to school; but overall, most committees [...]

5 Essential Medical School Interview TipsMichael Moore2023-11-06T03:19:59-05:00

2 02, 2022

How To Use Code Blue Essays’ Clinical Experience Journal To Level-Up Your Clinical Experience!
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How To Use Code Blue Essays’ Clinical Experience Journal To Level-Up Your Clinical Experience!

Michael Moore2023-11-07T03:24:40-05:00

Imagine the following scenario: An anxious pre-med student walks into her first day shadowing a family practice physician. Immediately, she thinks, “This is what I want my future to look like!” She spends 3 hours meeting clinic staff and interacting with patients. Today is her first experience in a clinic, and it’s a little overwhelming. It's also enthralling! She leaves knowing that her decision to pursue a pre-med degree is validated, and she is excited to return for her next shift. As time passes, her clinical experience whizzes by, and she can look back on it as a success. She [...]

How To Use Code Blue Essays’ Clinical Experience Journal To Level-Up Your Clinical Experience!Michael Moore2023-11-07T03:24:40-05:00

2 11, 2021

11 Ways to Answer the Most Overlooked Medical School Interview Question
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11 Ways to Answer the Most Overlooked Medical School Interview Question

Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:41:48-05:00

11 Ways to Answer the Most Overlooked Medical School Interview Question: Medical school interview season continues, which means we are back with another round of need-to-know information to help you make it through your interviews without a hitch. When preparing for an interview, medical school hopefuls spend a lot of time getting introspective. After all, interviewers will likely ask students all about themselves. They’ll ask about work experience, motivation, and classes. There’s one question, however, that you may have overlooked in all your preparation. The question? “Do you have any questions for us?” Good interviewees are prepared for this question, [...]

11 Ways to Answer the Most Overlooked Medical School Interview Question Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:41:48-05:00

19 10, 2021

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

Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:45:35-05:00

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. Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:45:35-05:00

5 10, 2021

10 Tips for Virtual Interview Success
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10 Tips for Virtual Interview Success

Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:48:45-05:00

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 Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:48:45-05:00

21 09, 2021

Questions You Should Expect to Answer in a Medical School Interview
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Questions You Should Expect to Answer in a Medical School Interview

Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:51:11-05:00

Questions You Should Expect to Answer in a Medical School Interview: With interview season right around the corner, your time to prepare is here. Code Blue Essays is here for you when it comes to comprehensive interview prep! Interview Genius helps you build the skills for a flawless interview season. Going into your preparation, knowing your responses to certain question types can make all the difference! Your interviewers have already “seen” you on paper, but this is your chance to impress them in person, so start by mastering the following common questions: The resume-based question Medical School interviewers love to ask [...]

Questions You Should Expect to Answer in a Medical School Interview Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:51:11-05:00