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 09, 2022

Preparing For The Unexpected In Your Medical School Interview

2023-11-06T03:28:56-05:00

[fsn_row][fsn_column width="12"][fsn_text] The medical school interview is one of the most important steps of the application process. It’s essential that you understand what to expect, what to wear and how to prepare for the unexpected question that may (and probably will) come during at least one of your interviews.   There are several different kinds of interviews including in-person one-on-one interviews, video interviews and multiple mini interviews (MMIs). Remember, while you’re being quizzed, it’s also a good opportunity for you to ask questions, tour the campus and learn more about the program.   How to prepare for your interviews   [...]

Preparing For The Unexpected In Your Medical School Interview2023-11-06T03:28:56-05:00
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
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
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