<p>After four years of hard work in high school and only getting into two out of the 14 schools I applied to, I need to get a jumpstart on preparing for medical school (My lifelong dream is to become a doctor). So I need some advice. Right now, I am taking a certified nursing assistant class in high school, and I anticipate getting my license in June. For admissions into a good medical school, besides the high GPA and sky-high scores on the MCAT, would it be better to get a job, say part-time, as a CNA, or should I "volunteer," as in get no pay, as a CNA? Which would be more appealing to medical school?</p>
<p>Clinical experience is clinical experience. It doesn’t matter if it’s paid or not.</p>
<p>What is important is the quality of your experiences. </p>
<p>What kinds of activities will you be participating in each position? If there’s no substantial difference, take the paid employment. As long as you have some volunteer activities (and it doesn’t need to be medically-related) to demonstrate your commitment to serving your fellow man, either is fine.</p>