Self sabotage consists of the negative behaviors and habits that people engage in when they feel an unconscious ambivalence about achieving their goals. “It’s very easy to become attached to our dreams, because dreams are perfect,” states Andrea Woolf, a personal success coach who has run workshops for our pre-med … [Read more...]
Looking for easy medical schools to get into or safety medical schools?
Heads up -- if you're looking for an easy to get into medical school, or if you're building your list of medical schools you plan to apply to and you're looking for safety medical schools, the info here is important for you. In their recently-released list, the editors of … [Read more...]
Bad Primary Essays: Four Pitfalls to Avoid
It is a rare applicant who does not feel anxiety about writing the essay that occupy the "Personal Comments" section of the medical school primary application. In 5300 characters, you are expected to craft a composition that will impress admissions committees and intrigue them enough to offer you an interview. … [Read more...]
For Current Applicants: Update Letter Do’s and Don’ts
If you've already applied and you're waiting for a response from medical schools, what do you do in the meantime? The Update Letter Can be a Useful Tool: To inform med schools of news relevant to your candidacy and To reinforce your desire to attend their school. Update Letter Do’s … [Read more...]
Upping Your Patient Contact Hours
One can’t really quantify the rewards of touching a patient’s life and helping them to heal. However, our contact on the admissions committee of a local UC tells us that her medical school is now looking for applicants who have at least 100-150 patient contact hours! Across the country, pre-meds … [Read more...]