Has anything changed in 2010 to suddenly making getting into medical school very different than it was last year, or even the year before? Nah. But the crucial thing is this -- you can always use some brushing up on those fundamentals. That's why we're here to give you 5 good ways to increase your chances.
#5: Practice Your Admissions Interview.
Sure, you want to keep loose during your interview, in case an unexpected question comes up that you need to answer. But at the same time, you want to know what you're talking about, and look as though you have the confidence in your answers that you need to have. The only way to get this is by rehearsing.
#4: Do Your Research Online.
There are a lot of great eBooks, articles (ahem) and blog posts dedicated to mastering the medical school admissions process. Spend a few hours, print out 20 of the most comprehensive and helpful ones you can find, and refer back to them if you find yourself getting off track. If you put the work in, it'll show.
#3: Read a Book or Two.
If you're about to do a medical school interview, you might be faced with a question about some of the current issues facing doctors in 2010. Medical schools want to see well-informed, curious, interested candidates who are conscious of the role doctors play in society. Actively seek out literature to broaden your perspective. Read Atul Gawande and Oliver Sacks, and stay sharp.
#2: Improve Your Writing.
If you're liable to lapse into terrible, bureaucratic prose every time you have to write a motivation letter, you are in desperate need of a writer's guide. Pick up a few of them (or stick to the classic Strunk & White) and make sure your prose is direct, accessible, and clear. Your future self will thank you.
#1: Do You Need Outside Help?
It's not the easiest thing in the world, trying to get into medical school all on your own. If you find yourself struggling, or just need to get some professional perspective, look to the people who know the process inside and out. Talk to your counselors at school, or find a qualified advisor who knows what they're doing. It might be the best investment you could make.
#5: Practice Your Admissions Interview.
Sure, you want to keep loose during your interview, in case an unexpected question comes up that you need to answer. But at the same time, you want to know what you're talking about, and look as though you have the confidence in your answers that you need to have. The only way to get this is by rehearsing.
#4: Do Your Research Online.
There are a lot of great eBooks, articles (ahem) and blog posts dedicated to mastering the medical school admissions process. Spend a few hours, print out 20 of the most comprehensive and helpful ones you can find, and refer back to them if you find yourself getting off track. If you put the work in, it'll show.
#3: Read a Book or Two.
If you're about to do a medical school interview, you might be faced with a question about some of the current issues facing doctors in 2010. Medical schools want to see well-informed, curious, interested candidates who are conscious of the role doctors play in society. Actively seek out literature to broaden your perspective. Read Atul Gawande and Oliver Sacks, and stay sharp.
#2: Improve Your Writing.
If you're liable to lapse into terrible, bureaucratic prose every time you have to write a motivation letter, you are in desperate need of a writer's guide. Pick up a few of them (or stick to the classic Strunk & White) and make sure your prose is direct, accessible, and clear. Your future self will thank you.
#1: Do You Need Outside Help?
It's not the easiest thing in the world, trying to get into medical school all on your own. If you find yourself struggling, or just need to get some professional perspective, look to the people who know the process inside and out. Talk to your counselors at school, or find a qualified advisor who knows what they're doing. It might be the best investment you could make.
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Hi! All tips are really useful and much appreciated, especially #5 because while writing my orthopedic surgery personal statement I not even once was thinking about interview and this is a very important part of admission process. Now I need to rethink every part of my personal statement.
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