The Definitive Guide To Medical School Admission

This is a detailed, practical guide to gaining admission to medical school. The book takes the prospective medical student through the entire process step by step, with chapters covering: academic preparation; the personal statement; summer programmes; MCAT; submitting an application; types of medical schools, including podiatric, allopathic and osteopathic; important addresses and post-baccalaureate programmes; financial aid; testing agencies; publications; medical school curriculums; and course outline by year.

This guide for managing the rigorous medical school admissions process surpasses its dry Barron's and Princeton Review counterparts by providing application strategies proven effective by both degreed professionals and current medical students. Included are secrets of the Mcat, tips on the interview, and sample personal statements. Ideal for the high school or college student seeking general guidelines for applying, there is also information for minority students, women, and older applicants. All data has been updated and new material on applying to foreign medical schools has been added.

"A great resource. Well-organized with all necessary information easy to find. A must-have for any aspiring doctor. If only getting into medical school was as easy as using this book." - Vanessa E. Kass, reader The #1 medical school book! The U.S. News Ultimate Guide to Medical Schools helps students carefully assess the long road to successful career in medicine. A chapter-length essay directly from a medical school graduate describes what her first year in medical school was like. Descriptions of five top medical school programs give students an inside peek at med school academics. The exclusive U.S. News Insider's Index reveals which schools cost the most and least, and which get the most research money and turn out the most primary care residents. The Ultimate Medical School Directory features complete profiles of the nation's medical schools. - How to pick the best med school for you - Succeeding at the MCAT - Writing the personal essay and understanding what admissions officers really look for - Foreign medical schools that welcome medical students - Additional careers in healthcare

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This book is the most complete source on over 75 of the nation's Medical School Early Admission Programs. These programs allow informed and motivated students to apply directly to medical school while also applying to colleges from high school. These programs are hidden gems that come in varying shapes and sizes, ranging from 6 to 8 years, designed to attract informed students interested in becoming a physician. Their somewhat ambiguous nature is brought to light in detail. Their various titles, including: BA/MD or BS/MD programs, Fast-Track Medical programs, and Medical Scholar programs, all lend to the ambiguity which is explained and categorized in a uniform format. This resource provides information on the application process to Medical School Early Admission Programs, including: a Q&A session explaining frequently asked questions, SAT and GPA requirements, the application, and interview advice. Your career choice is one of the most important decisions you can make. A career in medicine is extremely competitive but can provide limitless personal and professional satisfaction. If seriously committed to a career in medicine, learn how you can take advantage of these unique programs and make the right decision early!

Finally a complete guide that covers each step from your High School years to your final goal of becoming a doctor. In this book you will find step-by-step instructions in plain terms that will demystify the medical school admission process. My goal is that once you complete this book and follow the steps I have laid out for you, your odds of becoming a doctor will be greatly increased. It is said that knowledge is power. Well be ready to be both knowledgeable and powerful when it comes to the medical school admission process. In this book I answer the number one question all medical school applicants ask. I show you the best way to impress the application committee. You will learn why more than 50% of all medical school applicants are rejected each year and how to avoid the mistakes. Learn where best to place your energy. Learn how to be in the top 10% of applicants. Learn what to do and what not to do each year from your sophomore year in High School up until your first year out of medical school.Once you have completed this book you will have more information than 95% of all medical school applicants. This book will help you to stop guessing and start knowing.

This book is the most complete source on the nations medical school early admission programs. These programs allow informed and motivated students to apply directly to medical school while applying to colleges, all directly from high school. These programs are hidden gems that come in varying shapes and sizes, ranging from six to eight years, designed to attract bright students interested in becoming a physician. Their somewhat ambiguous nature is brought to light in detail. Their various titles, including BA/MD or BS/MD programs, fast-track medical programs, and medical scholar programs, all lend to the ambiguity, which is explained and categorized in a uniform format. This book provides information on all aspects of the application process, including a Q&A session explaining frequently asked questions, the application process, SAT and GPA requirements, and interview advice. Your career choice is one of the most important decisions you can make. A career in medicine is extremely competitive but also highly intellectually, professionally, and personally satisfying. If seriously committed to a career in medicine, learn how you can take advantage of these unique programs and make the right decision early.

The fourth installment of The Premed Playbook series brings together all of the wisdom of helping thousands of students through the medical school application process.

This comprehensive "must-have" for every pre-med student details every step from high school through MCATs, interviews, and acceptance into medical school.