Tag: Medical School Admissions
IvyWise Live: Graduate School Admissions
Events Graduate School Admissions DATE AND TIME Tuesday, June 4 12pm ET Free Register ABOUT THIS EVENT More college graduates are opting to pursue post-graduate degrees than ever before, and with a plethora of master’s, MBA, and law programs available across thousands of U.S. universities it’s important for students to take time to evaluate the best options for their academic interests and career goals.
How to Prepare for the Medical School Admissions Process
By Juhn, IvyWise Medical School Admissions Counselor The medical school admissions process can seem complex and, oftentimes, daunting. Much like the undergraduate application process, the med school admissions process requires considerable planning. However, medical school hopefuls should be aware that applying to med school has its own unique requirements, expectations, and challenges.
What is a BS/MD Program and How to Prepare
Medical schools are composed of many different types of students. Some, like me, didn’t know they wanted to become physicians or surgeons until they were in college, or even quite a bit later in their lives. (See this awesome list of post-baccalaureate programs for more details.
Defining Your Personal Statement for Medical School Applications
Writing your personal statement for medical school is simply an opportunity for you to convey to an admissions reviewer: why medicine? Remember, medicine is a helping career, and you will want to communicate what is unique about being a physician that you feel that you cannot find the same satisfaction in other helping professions such as a teacher, firefighter, minister, or counselor. For many students, realizing that becoming a physician is the right career for them is often a result of several different life experiences, discussions, or in some cases, coincidences.
6 Medical School Application Tips
Applying to medical school is a very different process than the undergraduate admissions process that students have already experienced. While MCAT scores, applications, interviews, and prerequisite courses are important, it’s also critical for med school applicants inject their personality into their applications and find ways to stand out in the increasingly competitive medical school admissions process. While the medical school admissions process is very different from the undergraduate process, some basics remain the same: start planning early, do your research, and create a list of best-fit schools and programs.
Personalizing the Med School Application Process to Maximize Your Odds of Admission
By Sarika, IvyWise Medical School Admissions Counselor You have taken all the right pre-med courses. You have worked diligently in a research lab for over a year. You have shadowed a neurosurgeon.
How to Best Prepare for Graduate Admission Exams
If you plan on attending graduate school, whether it’s business school, law school, medical school, or some other graduate program, you’ll most likely need to take one of several graduate admission exams as part of your application. Preparing to take graduate admission exams long after your initial undergraduate admissions process can seem daunting, but the sooner you get started the sooner you can be on your way to a rewarding graduate school experience. The entrance exam that you take will depend on the graduate degree you are seeking and, in some cases, the specific school or program to which you apply.
Medical School Application Timeline
Is applying to medical school on your agenda for this year? Much like undergraduate admissions, the medical school application process is multifaceted and comprehensive, so we always encourage applicants to prepare well in advance. Many prospective medical school students may be a bit unsure about how to begin their applications or what dates and deadlines they need to prioritize.
Medical School Admissions Tips
After navigating the undergraduate admissions process, many students might mistakenly assume that applying to medical school is more or less the same. While there are some familiar components, such as essays and standardized testing scores, the medical school admissions process is unique and requires considerable planning in order to gain admission to your top-choice medical schools. There are many steps on the road to becoming a doctor and gaining admission to a medical school that aligns with your goals is a major piece of the puzzle.
Medical School Urban Legends
Bigfoot; Area 51; Nessy, the Loch Ness Monster—these popular urban legends are still widely known today. Like these legends, several urban legends exist regarding getting into medical school. Let’s examine and debunk some of these myths.