For those of you who are planning to contact me for mock interviews please think early. I have had a few clients requesting emergency sessions. Giving me as much notice as possible is really helpful. My email: insidermedical@gmail.com .
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The East Coast – West Coast Conundrum
If you are from either coast and are interviewing on the opposite side of the country, it’s really important that you make clear that you are willing to move. There is a prejudice – especially in the West Coast to East Coast direction – that applicants may not be serious about a cross-country institution.
Don’t be afraid to come out and tell your interviewer that you would like to try the other coast – experience something new. Or if you have family in the institution’s area mention that. Institutions want to know that you are serious about them before making an offer.
For help with your interviews contact me through InsiderMedicalAdmissions.com .
Tags: January 2009
MCAT: More Timeline Questions
As a follow up to my last blog, another question that often comes up is how far back schools recognize and credit MCAT scores. There’s not a definitive answer. Most schools require that scores not be more than two to three years old, but this time frame varies from school to school. If you have concerns it’s worth contacting the institution.
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Tags: January 2009
MCAT scores: How far back can schools see?
I’ve had a few nontraditional candidates ask me whether med schools can see very old MCAT scores. Here’s the scoop: The Medical College Admission Test folks follow what they call their Full Disclosure policy, which means all scores from exams taken since April 2003 are automatically released to AMCAS and the schools that the applicant specifies. If the applicant tested prior to April 2003, s/he has the choice of whether to send those scores.
For help with your application please contact me via www.InsiderMedicalAdmissions.com . I am scheduling mock interviews up to four weeks in advance so email me soon.
Happy new year!
Tags: January 2009
Medical School Costs
Here’s a short downer of an article on medical school debt. Per the NEJM, The median cost of attending medical school for one year (including fees) is $62,243 at private schools and $44,390 for state residents at public schools. The graph – following the trends in cost and reimbursements over the past ten years – is particularly grave.
Tags: December 2008
Dr. Finkel is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School. On completing her residency at Harvard, she was asked to stay on as faculty at Harvard Medical School and spent five years teaching at the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital. She was appointed to the Assistant Residency Director position for the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency where she reviewed countless applications, personal statements and resumes. Read more
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