Archive for September, 2008
The Foreign Students Guide to Applying at US Medical Schools
American and foreign students are given equal opportunity in US medical school admissions. It is because the admissions committees of medical schools consider academic excellence and medical school potential as criteria in looking future medical students. However, admission requirements for American and foreign students are not always the same. If you are a foreigner who [...]
The Mindset of Unsuccessful Students
While there are probably thousands of tips on becoming an A student, it is knowing the profile of unambitious students that may help you avoid their bad habits. Knowing the mindset of students who settle for mere passing grades will make you wary of your own study habits. What you may consider to be niggling [...]
How to Write a Personal Statement for Medical School
Personal statements are one of the components of an application package that can make or break the applicant’s chances of being accepted into medical school. For this reason, it is essential to exert extra effort in creating a personal statement that is well-made, properly edited, and interesting or attention grabbing. Depending on the amount of [...]
Foreign Student’s Guide to Applying to a US Medical School
Many people believe that being a foreign student would greatly reduce their chances of gaining admission into a US medical school. In truth, like many US colleges, medical schools are looking to accept students coming from diverse cultural backgrounds, such as foreign students. The application process for foreign students is quite similar to that of [...]
Step by Step Guide to Applying to Medical School
Applying for medical school may seem to be a daunting task with all the different requirements and deadlines it involves. Many medical schools will have a set of requirements that is unique to their institution, and for each requirement there may be a separate deadline. In truth, though, there are a number of steps for [...]
How to Prepare for Medical School
Medical school can be intimidating to anyone who is looking to become a doctor. One way of dealing with this intimidation is to be adequately prepared to face the challenges of medical school. As the saying goes, “fail to prepare and you are preparing to fail.” Here are some tips on how to prepare for [...]
Five Worst Reasons for Wanting to Become a Doctor
Entering into medical school and becoming a doctor can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in one’s life. The path to becoming a doctor is long and oftentimes arduous. Upon becoming a doctor, the tension and work only intensifies. Because of this, it is important to identify and understand the reasons for wanting to [...]