How to Apply to Medical School

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  • Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
  • Whether you're currently applying or just beginning to think about pursuing medicine, this video is for you! I walk you through the ENTIRE medical school application process and provide a big picture overview on key steps you need to take to get closer to your dream of becoming a doctor.
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    00:00 Intro and context on me as an applicant
    00:53 Ideal Medical School Application Timeline
    01:34 When should I take the MCAT?
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    02:04 Drafting the personal statement
    02:37 Important dates (AMCAS)
    03:15 What is on the AMCAS primary application?
    04:03 Ethical judgment tests - CASPer/SJT
    05:26 How many medical schools should I apply to?
    05:50 Common secondary prompts to pre-write
    07:13 When to expect interview invites & when to consider reapplying
    07:40 Tips on asking for letters of recommendation
    08:59 Importance of submitting application early
    10:39 Histogram of my secondary turnaround times
    11:21 When will I hear back from schools after interviewing?
    12:22 My biggest advice on getting through applications
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 18

  • @MayGao
    @MayGao  2 роки тому +6

    Accessibility note: this video has captions! You can enable them by clicking the “CC” button in the top right.
    I made them optional for this video to not occlude the diagrams.

  • @nsquaredmd
    @nsquaredmd 2 роки тому +9

    Awesome comprehensive overview of the application process! Wanted to add in that submission of transcripts is also required for the primary application to be complete. Start requesting for them as soon as the application opens so you don't have to experience delay in app processing, ESPECIALLY if you are requesting it from a school that still sends paper transcripts for whatever reason! I learned this the hard way. :(

    • @MayGao
      @MayGao  2 роки тому +2

      Super good point!

    • @JasonKrastein
      @JasonKrastein Рік тому +2

      Yes!! Most people don't realize how long it takes. Get them early from all schools you attended (i.e., home institution and community college)

  • @quynhanhnguyen5031
    @quynhanhnguyen5031 2 роки тому +2

    congrats on your acceptances!!! amazing video as always, super excited for this series :)

  • @GabyCrispino
    @GabyCrispino 8 місяців тому

    This was so helpful, thank you so much!!

  • @edwardleecaliforniausa
    @edwardleecaliforniausa 2 роки тому

    Good morning happy Friday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

  • @rahulk9684
    @rahulk9684 2 роки тому +5

    Hey May!! Just wondering if you can make a video about where you’re going to med school

  • @Keepedia99
    @Keepedia99 2 роки тому

    Wow I'm stressed for you from the past!!

  • @benji2053
    @benji2053 Рік тому

    Hi,
    The information about the Medical school application cycle was helpful. Please, any thoughts on when I should take the MCAT? Initially, I had planned on taking the MCAT around early May. Since my last semester is Fall 2023, what do you suggest I should do? I am trying to plan my Medical school application timeline. I would appreciate it if I could get some advice or direction. Thank you.

  • @brandig2721
    @brandig2721 Рік тому

    Thanks for such a great video! Can you share the application/program you used to create this timeline? I could really use this for applying this coming cycle

    • @MayGao
      @MayGao  Рік тому

      I made the graphic myself for this presentation. You can view the slides, linked in the description!

  • @davidparnell3241
    @davidparnell3241 2 роки тому

    Hi may

  • @Juliana-mm5td
    @Juliana-mm5td 2 роки тому

    Where is your blue blazer from?

    • @MayGao
      @MayGao  2 роки тому +2

      Mango :)

  • @dermdoc3637
    @dermdoc3637 2 роки тому +1

    I am having a hard time getting professors to write me a LOR. Do you think it's because I have 1.9GPA, 499 MCAT, downward trend?

    • @krishnancom
      @krishnancom Рік тому +1

      There is no point in applying to med school with that GPA unless you can do a post-bac and boost it.

    • @barbz6424
      @barbz6424 6 місяців тому +1

      You should try your best to boost your GPA and MCAT