Medical School Applications Archives

4 04, 2023

4 Questions to ask yourself to see if you’re ready to apply to Medical School
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4 Questions to ask yourself to see if you’re ready to apply to Medical School

Michael Moore2023-11-02T05:01:27-04:00

Are you ready to apply to medical school this summer? Are you ready to apply to medical school this summer? As springtime approaches, the application process commences, while the time to complete all of your prerequisite classes concludes. Applying before you’re ready can be a costly mistake, especially if you’re not prepared, don’t have all of your prerequisite classes completed, or do not have any clinical experience or research completed. The last thing you want to do is miss out on scholarship opportunities, settle for lower-tier schools or fail to get accepted at all. There’s more to being ready than [...]

4 Questions to ask yourself to see if you’re ready to apply to Medical SchoolMichael Moore2023-11-02T05:01:27-04:00

28 02, 2023

5 things to do if you were rejected from medical school (and want to try again)…
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5 things to do if you were rejected from medical school (and want to try again)…

Michael Moore2023-11-02T04:28:04-04:00

[fsn_row][fsn_column width="12" style="" column_style="light"][fsn_text] 5 Steps to take before you re-apply for medical school Did you know that when you apply to medical school, the odds are actually against you? According to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges, fewer than half of applicants to U.S. medical schools receive acceptance letters. And within the 50-60% that aren’t accepted, many don’t even get extended an interview invitation. If you are worried or find yourself with no medical school interviews this spring, it’s wise to think about your next steps and to evaluate what you can do to strengthen your application. [...]

5 things to do if you were rejected from medical school (and want to try again)…Michael Moore2023-11-02T04:28:04-04:00

6 05, 2022

4 Rules for Choosing the Experiences to Highlight on Your Application
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4 Rules for Choosing the Experiences to Highlight on Your Application

Michael Moore2023-11-07T03:08:13-05:00

4 Rules for Choosing the Experiences to Highlight on Your Application Preparing to apply to medical school is rigorous. Every medical school hopeful spends their undergraduate career preparing for the application process. If you are applying to medical school this cycle, here are just a few things you have been working toward: Earning top grades: The average matriculant to medical school last year had a 3.74 GPA (3.67 Science; 3.83 Non-Science). Studying for the MCAT in hopes of scoring in the top percentile of test-takers: AAMC recommends that students spend 300 hours studying for the MCAT. The average MCAT score [...]

4 Rules for Choosing the Experiences to Highlight on Your Application Michael Moore2023-11-07T03:08:13-05:00

7 12, 2021

Looking Ahead: Assembling Your Medical School Application
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Looking Ahead: Assembling Your Medical School Application

Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:18:33-05:00

Looking Ahead: Assembling Your Medical School Application Part 1: Extracurriculars For students looking to apply to medical school in 2022-2023, now is a perfect time to step back and think about how you’ll make sure your application is truly exceptional. One portion you should focus on fine-tuning during this time is how your application will reflect your body of volunteer experience as you have prepared for medical school. Clinical Experience Traditionally, medical school applicants should have between 100-150 hours of clinical experience. Recently, students have seen chances to obtain experience disappear because of COVID restrictions in facilities. Now, students need [...]

Looking Ahead: Assembling Your Medical School Application Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:18:33-05:00

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

6 07, 2021

6 Qualities that Will Get You Into Medical School
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6 Qualities that Will Get You Into Medical School

Michael Moore2023-11-08T02:09:39-05:00

6 Qualities You Need To Get Into Medical School You’re applying to medical school after years of hard work and determination, but what version of “you” do you put forth? Medical school admissions committees are looking for certain qualities in a prospective student -- some expected, and some surprising. Here are six characteristics that medical schools typically look for in an ideal candidate: 1. Grit/determination Medical school is grueling. There is no doubt about it. Admissions officers want the students they select to succeed in the classroom and become a doctor. They want to know that a prospective student has what it [...]

6 Qualities that Will Get You Into Medical School Michael Moore2023-11-08T02:09:39-05:00

30 06, 2021

Medical School Application Timeline
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Medical School Application Timeline

Michael Moore2023-11-08T02:14:25-05:00

Medical School Application Timeline Every year, students across the country gain acceptance into medical school, fulfilling a dream that’s been in the works for years. Maybe you’ve been working toward that same dream but wonder – okay, but how do I actually apply, and succeed at doing so? And when? Read on to see a detailed timeline of what to do and when to do it so you can put yourself in the very best position to get into your dream medical school. Phase Zero: Before Applications (prior to May application year) If you’re serious about wanting to go to medical school, you’ve probably begun to take the steps necessary [...]

Medical School Application TimelineMichael Moore2023-11-08T02:14:25-05:00