The numbers matter, but they will only get you so far in the application process. Although a strong DAT score and GPA may get you through the initial cut, to advance to the interview and acceptance stages, you have to set yourself apart from the many other applicants with great scores. After the DAT and […]
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Upon receiving my first interview, at a well regarded med school in the Midwest, I started figuring out what I would need to bring. Snappy portfolio case, power suit, copy of AMCAS application, and of course, a light jacket. This last item was where I made a serious error. Although I was born in the
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Most medical schools use a rolling admissions process, meaning that they evaluate applications as they receive them, rather than waiting until the deadline. This method provides the early applicant with a distinct advantage. Early applicants will be evaluated while there are plenty of interview spots and places in the class still available. As time passes and
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Your main concerns on interview day are most likely the impression you will make on the interviewer and whether or not you will be accepted to the school. However, remember that you are not the only one being evaluated – this visit is also your chance to determine if the school is the one that you would
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If you have taken a couple of years, or even a couple of decades, off before applying to med school, you fall into the category of “nontraditional applicant.” You may be wondering how your additional career and life experience will be perceived by an admissions committee. This article describes the unusual paths that several students
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When the trickle of secondaries becomes a deluge, it’s time to do some triaging. Since most medical schools send secondaries to all applicants, you may find yourself receiving five secondaries in a week, or even in a day. While some of these consist of little more than sending the school a check, others require lengthy
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The deadline for the VMCAS application is October 1; however, you should plan to submit your application as soon as possible. When applicants delay in submitting the VMCAS application, it is typically because they are stuck on the personal statement. So, how do tackle a 5000 character essay intended to convince the committee that they
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Receiving the news that you have an interview offer is thrilling – you are a huge step closer to admission to med or dental school. After the exhilaration of this new development wears off, your next step is to prepare so that you can make a great impression on interview day. Here are some tips
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