Questions to Ask At the End of Your Medical School Interviews
While you must obviously practice the most common interview questions, there’s another component you must prepare. More likely than not, you will be asked if you have any questions for the student or faculty member. This should have a few standard questions prepared. In fact, a student with no questions when asked may seem disinterested. So […]
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Answering Common Supplemental Essay Prompts
There are certain common patterns in supplemental essay questions that you might recognize across different colleges. Many admissions officers want to know why you’re interested specifically in their university. Others might want to know about the impact you’ve made in your community. To help guide you through the different types of questions, I’ve outlined the […]
Letter of Continued Interest for Deferral and Waitlists
If you’ve been deferred from or waitlisted at your top school, don’t feel disheartened. Receiving a non-rejection means that you’re still a good fit for the institution. Make sure to remind the school that you’re still interested and let them know of your latest achievements through a letter of continued interest. Use our template to […]
Should You Take a Gap Year Before Medical School: Questions to Ask Yourself
Taking a gap year before medical school has become increasingly common, considering how cutthroat the medical school admissions process is. If you’re a junior in college debating whether or not you should take the plunge right after senior year, chances are you might need one last push to make your decision. Use the questions below […]
45 Questions to Ask Your Guidance Counselor
The question on your mind may be: where do you start? Once you’ve introduced yourself, it’s time to sit down and pick his/her brain as you gear up to decide what classes to take, where to apply, what the different application components entail, and how to succeed in the process. To guide you through making […]
Submitted Your College Applications: Checklist for Next Steps
After a few very difficult months (and let’s face it years) of working hard throughout high school, you’ve pressed submit on your last applications on the Common App (or other portal of your choice). You must be relieved! However, the grind has not ended. You have many steps ahead of you, from keeping up with […]
Should I Go to Medical School? Determining Your Interest in a Medical Career
From the extremely competitive application process to the intensive near-decade-long training, committing to medical school should not be taken lightly. It’s natural for you to wonder if you should go to medical school. If you’re yet to have an epiphany about your calling in the world of medicine and you’re feeling on the fence about […]
Questions to Ask At a College Fair
College fairs can take place at your school, at your local conference center, or even online. Go prepared with a pen, notebook, and a positive attitude, and get ready to introduce yourselves and talk to the admissions officers. And most importantly, let them know you’re curious about the college by inquiring about different aspects of the […]
Starting Your Own Activities in the 9th Grade: Ideas for High School Freshmen
While extracurriculars are not limited to clubs at school, joining groups is a great place to start when searching for 9thgrade activities. However, if you don’t find a club that you are looking for, you can always start one. Starting a club, gathering funds, and expanding the membership takes some time, so 9th grade is […]
Should You Apply to Medical School This Year? A Checklist
You’ve worked throughout your pre-med years and clinical extracurriculars. You’ve perhaps even narrowed down your school list and taken the MCAT. However, you’re well aware that the medical school landscape is getting more and more competitive every year—in fact, applications to medical school were at an all-time high during the last admissions cycle. So you’re […]