Recent content by LindaAccepted

Each year, I talk to applicants who say they don’t want their ethnic or racial identity to be part of their medical school application. Their hesitation usually stems from a desire to be judged purely on their merits. This is a noble principle that I respect. However, from the general...

You deleted your initial post so it's hard to say, and if i recall, your post focused on your grades and specially the c- in a philosophy class. You can make sure that your essays and apps are as good as they can be and ace the MCAT. I can't give additional suggestions because I don't have...

I think you've gotten some great input above. I also caution you about your ability to significantly raise your GPA with only one year before you apply. if you applied after your senior year with two years of great grades, your transcript and GPA should look a lot better. I would add one thing...

If you spoke more about the demands of caring for your sister in your PS, you can talk about the impact of the parent's addiction issues and recovery and the mature appreciation you've developed for the strength required of someone overcoming addiction. You want the essays to complement each...

The medical school applicant is applying to a program that typically lasts 4 years. you're going to learn a lot during that time and should expect to grow and explore and be open to change. it's fine to say, "I find specialty X interesting and appealing, but I know I'm going to learn a lot in...

In just a few days, many of you will want to submit your medical school primary application. You’ve probably heard that you have to click “send” on the first day possible – which this year is May 28, 2024 – if you want your best shot. But just how true is that? The AMCAS primary deadline: Myth...

it's a tough call and i can argue it either way, but I don't think so. They'll see that the C- was in philosophy and not in a science course. No offense, and I suspect you know it, but not checking the other side of the paper was not exactly brilliant and might be construed as a lack of...

That would provide context for the low grade on the final. Yes. But do say it was your mistake. Don't blame anyone or anything else. ~515 sounds good. I hope you get that or higher.

That is a downward trend, but it's not just due to the one C- in philosophy. They'll certainly note that the C- is in philosophy and not in an upper division science class. And adcoms will probably also know if your university if known for grade deflation. Basically there is nothing you can do...

As others have said: 1. Get in-person clinical exposure. 2. Get non-clinical volunteering serving the underserved. 3. Do well on the MCAT. 4. Line up recommenders for when you do apply.

Do you have a dream school, the one place you’ve always wanted to study medicine, and no other school will do? Do you have a compelling reason for attending this one particular program? Maybe your spouse’s job requires them to be in this location, or your only living family member is in the...

You've received some excellent suggestion here. I do want to mention that there is a test prep service called City Test Prep that specializes in people suffering from Test Anxiety. FYI, I have no ownership interest in it or referral arrangement with it. Clients who suffer from text anxiety have...

Couldn't agree more @Mr.Smile12 . One slight quibble. I have seen applicants show their essays to a wide circle of family, friends, and acquaintances. The applicants receive conflicting advice and in the end the essay loses coherence. My suggestion is choose ~3 people who know you well and/or...

You certainly don't want all the MMEs to mirror your personal statement. Details/context count here, and it is possible to use an experience in more than one place, but then you really must approach it from a different angle. Realize that one of the purposes of the application is for the...

it's also a lot longer than "never," which I always try to avoid, but to echo @Moko, without context it's impossible to say.