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
20 06, 2022

Using Your Gap Year to Give You an Extra Edge

2023-11-07T02:25:28-05:00

Using Your Gap Year to Give You an Extra Edge Traditionally, medical school students matriculate into medical school directly after their final year of undergraduate training. However, more and more, students are deciding to take their time when they apply to medical school. Instead of racing to apply during the summer after earning their Bachelor’s degree, they choose to take a year off – or a “gap year” between undergraduate and medical school.   Many students have reservations about taking a gap year. They think that somehow, they’ll be at a disadvantage and be “left behind.” After all, students applying to [...]

Using Your Gap Year to Give You an Extra Edge2023-11-07T02:25:28-05:00
16 11, 2021

The Dental School Supplemental Application: What You Need to Know 

2023-11-08T01:31:30-05:00

Dental School Supplemental Appliaction Overview A great dental school supplemental application is often a key step on the path to dentistry. If you’re applying to dental school right now, you may be one of the many pre-dental students tasked with writing secondary essays (secondaries) for a dental school supplemental application. Dental schools vary in how they administer the supplemental application (if they do at all). A little over half of all dental schools require students to complete supplemental applications, so you may not be completing secondaries for all of the schools where you apply. Additionally, dental school supplemental applications may [...]

The Dental School Supplemental Application: What You Need to Know 2023-11-08T01:31:30-05:00
2 11, 2021

11 Ways to Answer the Most Overlooked Medical School Interview Question 

2023-11-08T01:41:48-05:00

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 2023-11-08T01:41:48-05:00
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
21 09, 2021

Questions You Should Expect to Answer in a Medical School Interview 

2023-11-08T01:51:11-05:00

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 2023-11-08T01:51:11-05:00
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
17 08, 2020

Understanding the AAMC VITA Interview

2023-07-05T02:39:52-04:00

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Understanding the AAMC VITA Interview2023-07-05T02:39:52-04:00
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