How to get on the right track?

DxSnake
Mon, 30 Dec 2013 19:20:31 +0000

Hey I’m currently in a bs/md program and I’ll tell you this: focus on bgrades, SAT/SAT II scores, and lots of extracurriculars. Do things because you like them, not just to put on your resume since it really shows. Don’t be afraid to try new and unusual things. If you only focus on grades, you may get an interview, but you won’t do as well at the interview. They want to see that you have a life outside of classes, that you have considered other career paths other than medicine, and that you are mature enough to manage your time efficiently.
During my interview, the interviewer told me “You guys all look the same on paper. All of you have great grades in your classes and great scores. Tell me, what sets you apart? What makes you special? What is different about you that we would want you here?”