Getting into a Top Med School

curmudgeon
Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:46:10 +0000

by definition, at least one-half of the matriculating premeds will end up in the bottom of their BEST college class. And those premeds will NOT be going to med school.

bb, wouldn’t it be more correct to say that one-half will end up being in the bottom half of the pre-med students at that “best” college? That still may put them in a higher position relative to the rest of the student body.

I wonder if the larger issue isn’t that being in the bottom half of the pre-med students at a great rep school still is a bad place to be when it comes time for rec’s and lab opps and school-wide awards, and nominations for nation-wide awards, and…it’s just not an optimal place to be IMO.

The advice given for $20K is akin to the advice often given about high school classes in UG admissions- Q: Which is better a B in the harder class or and A in the easier class? A: An A in the hardest class.

Go to <insert prestigious=“” school=“” name=“” here=“”>. Be at the top of your class. Ace the MCAT. Garner national awards. Volunteer widely. Gain meaningful, long-term clinical experience. Apply early. Apply widely. Apply to all your state schools. Know the mission of the schools where you are applying and apply wisely. Turn well-written secondaries around promptly. Be an engaging interviewee. </insert>

That’ll be $20K please. Ka-ching. ;)