Formula for a chance to get in med school?

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>So to have a decent chance to get in at least one medical school, does this look accurate?</p>

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<p>My goal might be to hit something like this (while striving for higher scores higher scores) as I enter college. I'm going to try to mix science ECs with my love for music (playing classical and jazz, teaching music, hosting charity events for a certain cause, learning different instruments and how to build guitars, etc.).</p>

<p>I know there isn't one exact way to get into med school but does this look like a good resume?</p>

<p>Also, if I take summer courses (even though I might not for time purposes, should I take classes relative to my major or to pre-med requisites? (I'm a prospective humanities major)</p>

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<p>Looks like a great start to me.</p>

<p>Do some exploring until you figure out what you really like, then settle in on a few things and really develop them. In addition to finding meaningful work that’s personally rewarding (in my opinion, the most important aspect), you’ll have a nice story to tell about what drives you as a person (and as a student, if there are academic ties) and plenty of talking points too.</p>

<p>Eg: I really like service. I explored that on an international level (mission trip) and on various local levels (volunteering at local agencies). I settled in with an agency I liked, identified a problem in my community, and started a nonprofit organization to address the needs I saw while working with various demographics around here. I’ve had a few chances to pitch this group at national conferences and have definitely developed skills in that area. As a result, I now have a pretty good idea about how to tackle big problems and have used those skills to work with other agencies. And I have a nice collection of stories and experiences to talk about on applications and interviews (a sweet addition).</p>

<p>Maybe service isn’t what really resonates with you–which is totally fine. Maybe you’re into academics or research or a sport. Whatever it is, figure it out, and run with it. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Yes. The “medically oriented student organization” is not required or necessary. Add to this list some stuff that is uniquely you, that you love. Without it you look like every other premed to ever apply.</p>

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<p>^this is excellently said.</p>

<p>One of my mentors said to me that your application should be a story. It should explain who you are, how you think, what you love, and why those things have led you to the path of a physician.</p>

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<p>DD is in a pre-med track, so we always paid a bit of attention to other peers’ and seniors’ credentials. My anecdotal observation is that of the factors a student can control, MCAT score is one of the most important - the name of the undergrad school & ECs such as extensive overseas volunteer work in clinics seemed, surprisingly to me, to have very little impact. My advice would be to shoot for an MCAT >32</p>