Two of my thoughts: 1. clinical experience helps you shape why MD vs PA vs nurse (and lots more). 2. Your life experiences that answer “why medicine” may occasionally feel like the only light at the end of the tunnel, so there is a good reason beyond a moving essay that Med schools emphasize them!
That’s a great question! There are a few good options: 1. If you happen to know any physicians or have any connections, ask them if they are working on any research projects, or if they have colleagues working on projects 2. Reach out to an advisor at your college campus (if you are still a college student), as they can be a very helpful resource 3. Ask your science professors if they or their colleagues have research opportunities available
Mark those are great questions! For your first question: I will say that Georgetown is amazing in its emphasis on taking a holistic approach to admissions. They focus a lot on finding applicants who meet their mission of “cura personalis” (which translates to care for the whole person). My MCAT was approx 3 points below the average for Georgetown accepted applicants. To answer your second question: I actually didn’t apply there the first time! Big mistake on my part. Best of luck on your journey!
YakScience thx so odd to be rejected from all those other schools and get accepted to Georgetown! Was Georgetown 1 yr after the first rounds of rejections?
Haha there are certainly lots of unknowns when it comes to the decisions that admissions committees make. But yep I re-applied right away and got accepted the next round!
Hi Courtney! Great question. In high school I think I had a 3.9 or something like that. College (pre-med) I had a 3.8. MCAT I got a 512. Hope this helps! Just to be clear though, you can totally get into medical school even with lower stats.
Incoming gtown physio here, thanks so much for the video!!
Awesome! Thanks for supporting the channel, and welcome to Georgetown! Best of luck on your journey - you got this!
@@yakscience4937 thank you so much!!
Two of my thoughts: 1. clinical experience helps you shape why MD vs PA vs nurse (and lots more). 2. Your life experiences that answer “why medicine” may occasionally feel like the only light at the end of the tunnel, so there is a good reason beyond a moving essay that Med schools emphasize them!
Couldn’t agree more, John! For those of you reading this comment: yes this is the one and only JOHN FROM THE VLOGS!
Can you make a video about advice on how to write a good personal statement or how you studied for the MCAT?
Great ideas! I'll get on those very soon!
Thanks for the incite! Any tips on getting research opportunities as an undergrad?
That’s a great question! There are a few good options:
1. If you happen to know any physicians or have any connections, ask them if they are working on any research projects, or if they have colleagues working on projects
2. Reach out to an advisor at your college campus (if you are still a college student), as they can be a very helpful resource
3. Ask your science professors if they or their colleagues have research opportunities available
How did you get into Georgetown w below average mcat? And what changed that they didn’t accept you the first time?
Mark those are great questions! For your first question: I will say that Georgetown is amazing in its emphasis on taking a holistic approach to admissions. They focus a lot on finding applicants who meet their mission of “cura personalis” (which translates to care for the whole person). My MCAT was approx 3 points below the average for Georgetown accepted applicants. To answer your second question: I actually didn’t apply there the first time! Big mistake on my part. Best of luck on your journey!
YakScience thx so odd to be rejected from all those other schools and get accepted to Georgetown! Was Georgetown 1 yr after the first rounds of rejections?
Haha there are certainly lots of unknowns when it comes to the decisions that admissions committees make. But yep I re-applied right away and got accepted the next round!
Can you talk more specifically on stats you had from high school and premed to get into Georgetown? That is if you are comfortable sharing your stats
Hi Courtney! Great question. In high school I think I had a 3.9 or something like that. College (pre-med) I had a 3.8. MCAT I got a 512. Hope this helps! Just to be clear though, you can totally get into medical school even with lower stats.