Hey Everyone! I received an email from the folks at Accepted on an upcoming webinar. The FREE one-hour webinar will talk about the importance of starting the process early, tips to distinguish yourself, and more. Check out the message below for more details: Follow the yellow brick road… …to acceptance at your top choice medical school by applying the tips … Continue reading Webinar for Med School Applicants
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Interviews: Confidence, Confidence!
"Don't fake it till you make it. Fake it till you become it." - Amy Cuddy It's been a while since I wrote about the med school application process - Life's been crazy busy on my end. I've had it on my mind for some time now, to share the important video below on body language, confidence, … Continue reading Interviews: Confidence, Confidence!
Med School Interviews: Dressing The Part
So before I go any further, I'm going to put a disclaimer: This post is more so for people on a budget. So no, I won't be talking about designer suits or name brands - that's frankly not how I live. However, if you're really money conscious or not exactly rolling in dough, and wondering … Continue reading Med School Interviews: Dressing The Part
Surviving The Wait: Med School Interview Invites
If there's one thing I have learned in this process, it is PATIENCE. For those of you also in this application process, I'm sure you can relate. Last year, a friend warned me that one of the most stressful part of this med school application process was actually AFTER the writing had concluded; it was … Continue reading Surviving The Wait: Med School Interview Invites
Interview Prep: Webinar
Accepted.com is hosting a free webinar Interviewing with Impact: How to Make an Impression in Your Medical School Interviews Preparation is definitely key to acing medical school interviews, so I would recommend checking this out. Keep in mind the medical school interview checklist: Prepare interesting questions. Do thorough program research. Dress appropriately. Attend Accepted’s upcoming webinar Interviewing … Continue reading Interview Prep: Webinar
Secondaries: Lessons Learned
Let's talk secondaries. Earlier in the summer, when I initially wrote about my plan to tackle secondaries, I was determined to utilize all the Do's and Don'ts I had gathered. My goal: To make sure it was as stress-free as possible. I've been done with them for quite some time now, so this post is definitely … Continue reading Secondaries: Lessons Learned
When You’re Hoping for A Miracle
Category: Spiritual life – Musings So I'll be honest, I'm trusting God and hoping for a miracle during this application process. Considering the acceptance statistics - you can imagine why. Back in July, I came across Rick Warren's "When you're hoping for a miracle" devotion plan on YouVersion (the bible app) and thought to myself Perfect! Exactly … Continue reading When You’re Hoping for A Miracle
My Interview with Accepted.com
Blogging is turning out to be a really interesting experience, I embrace it all. I was recently interviewed by Accepted.com, an admissions consultancy. Although I am not utilizing any consulting services for my application process, their website does have useful tips and advice to guide applicants. In my interview, I discuss my premed journey, my gap … Continue reading My Interview with Accepted.com
Strategies For Managing The Stress of The Application Process
The medical school application process can be very stressful. In addition to the overwhelming amount of writing - whether it be the personal statement or the flood of secondaries, there are also the "what ifs", feelings of inadequacy, and the loneliness of the process. There is no doubt that the application cycle can be a mental battle of … Continue reading Strategies For Managing The Stress of The Application Process
Staying organized throughout the application process
As the secondaries continue to roll in, I have been utilizing excel to stay organized. I use a spreadsheet I created on my google drive (so I can access it anywhere) and it's been a great help in keeping me on track and ensuring I'm submitting my secondary apps within 2 weeks as I planned. … Continue reading Staying organized throughout the application process
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