Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&amp;A

The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement

Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ

Application Academy

Blueprint MCAT

127: Can I Share My Passion for a Specific Specialty in My App? Mar 23, 2021

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This student has a passion for pediatrics. Would it be an issue to disclose it on the med school application? We also discussed sending LOR to specific schools.

Links:

The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement

Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ

Application Academy

Blueprint MCAT

126: How Should I Categorize my Extracurricular Activities? Mar 16, 2021

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An important part of the med school application is the extracurricular activities section. How do you know which category your activities falls in? Listen to see

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Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ

Blueprint MCAT

The MCAT Podcast

125: Why Didn't I Get Any Med School Acceptances This Cycle? Mar 09, 2021

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Today, I walked a student through her application to see why she hasn't gotten any med school invites. We also talked about shadowing parents, essays, and more!

Links:

MSAR

Application Renovation

Blueprint Prep

The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement

Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ

124: Should I Focus on my GPA or Getting a Good MCAT Score? Mar 02, 2021

Show notes

You are starting MCAT prep to take in the spring, but you have many classes and other responsibilities. Should you focus on your classes or squeeze in the MCAT?

Links:

The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement

Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ

123: What Should I Do if I Don't Have Recent Shadowing Hours? Feb 23, 2021

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A new application cycle is on the horizon, but with the pandemic, many students don't have recent shadowing experience. Should they be worried?

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Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ

122: Should I Write My Post-Bacc PS Like a Med School's PS? Feb 16, 2021

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Can the postbac personal statement be written like the medical school one? We also talk about formal vs. DIY postbacs and which one is better for your journey.

Links:

Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ

PostbacCAS

121: Will Taking Prereqs at Community College Hurt My Chances? Feb 09, 2021

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Does taking your prereqs at a community college hurt your chances of getting into a more selective medical school? It depends. Listen to find out why.

Links:

AAMC

MSAR

Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ

120: Can a Master's at a Prestigious University Help My Low GPA? Feb 02, 2021

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This student has a low GPA but a solid upward trend at a community college. Should she apply this cycle or delay and complete a masters at a prestigious school?

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Mappd

Mappd.tv