Do Med Schools look at how you spent the summer before you entered college?

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>I just graduated high school last week and I'll start college as a freshman in August, but until then, I have absolutely no plans for the summer!</p>

<p>Do med-schools consider how you spent the summer before you entered college? Or do they only care about what you accomplished in your four years of undergrad?</p>

<p>Basically, should I start doing volunteerwork, internships, etc. now? Or is there anything else anyone can suggest I do? Or am I just being crazy and starting way too soon?</p>

<p>All opinons are much appreciated! Thanks!</p>

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<p>You know, that’s actually a great question that I’ve pondered over as well. It’d be nice to hear from an experienced person if med school actually look at that summer. I’m doing research this summer, and I don’t really want it to go to waste.</p>

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<p>Agreed! Anyone with experience, please post a reply! Would be much appreciated!</p>

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<p>Short answer… no, they don’t</p>

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<p>not necessary to do something that summer, but you can put it on your applications though</p>

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<p>I would put it this way, if you do something incredible, will they ignore it? No.</p>

<p>If you do something totally meaningless, will they look down on you for not having done something? No.</p>

<p>If you do something just to “improve your chances for medical school” will they look down on you for it? Yes.</p>

<p>Is that summer less “important” than other summers in terms of what you do? Yes.</p>

<p>Is it wrong to take a well deserved break? No.</p>

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<p>LOL, thanks guys. So basically, it’s not that important. Got it. ;)</p>

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<p>I think that summer is a very well deserved break for those who have worked their butt off for 4 years! No one in the right mind should expect you to have kept working that summer. I am sure it will not make any difference to your chance for med school which I beleive is a crapshoot anyway…</p>

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<p>If I remember correctly. the Texas schools require the applicant to account for every minute since high school graduation.</p>