Congratulations! Your acceptance and scholarship are so impressive, and it's nice to be able to go in knowing everything's paid for :) Looking forward to seeing the rest of your medical journey!
Congrats!! 🥳🥳Can’t wait to see your journey! So glad to also have some insight and a student view about KPSOM. Can’t wait to apply there with the hopes of getting in!!🙏🏽
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! Do you think you can make a video about what you personally think got you accepted into KP School of Medicine? It's just amazing how you were accepted into a small medical school class among probably thousands of applicants! I seriously would love to get into this school when I apply for medical schools in the future.
Hi! Thanks for such a sweet comment! I am working on addressing questions about what I think led to my acceptance into KPSOM and will be posting more videos about the school! Everything will be based on my own opinion though and I do not have any role in admissions. The most up-to-date and accurate information will come directly from the admissions office at KPSOM!
Did you not go UCR? I hope I find good school for my son he wants study Design Media , Animation, Game Design, Storytelling . Did you know or someone recommend me a great school. Thank you 🙏
Hi, Thanks for your comment! I think this question would be better suited for someone who is currently attending UCSD SOM. The interview was MMI format.
There’s another youtuber that is attending UCSD school of medicine! Her name is Sydney Dong and she is starting her first year there so she might be able to help?
Hi! Congrats that's so exciting! I will actually be interviewing with them soon and I am super nervous. Do you have any interview tips you would suggest/ how you prepared for yours?
Hi! Congrats on your interview!! My advice is to read over your application and practice speaking aloud. Read about the school and be ready to ask any questions you have! Get a good sleep the night before and try to calm your nerves as best as you can :)
Does prestige matter in terms of where you went to undergrad? (For getting accepted into top med school) I’d like to attend a prestigious university for undergrad, but I feel like it would be best to go to a local university to undergrad (economically)
Hi! I posted a video entitled “Why I chose UCR over UCLA and UC Berkeley.” It’s the very first one posted on my channel. I think it will help answer some of your questions! Although the majority of applicants who interviewed with me at top med schools were from prestigious institutions, there were still a few from lesser known schools. In my opinion, it comes down to what you do at your university.
Lilliam Pumpernickle hi Lilliam I am in my undergrad studying neuroscience. I had taken a few gap years after high school to work at a local ritual hospital as a float secretary to make sure medicine is something I truly want. I asked many of the doctors this and most of them actually came from small undergrad colleges such as saint mikes in vermont (the hospital I worked at is in vermont) or state schools. They said to me that medical schools would rather see you as a big fish in a small pond (smart hardworking student successful at a state school) than a small fish in a big pond (struggling student at an ivy school with average grades). Also finances is so important! You do not want to be left in so much debt from just your undergrad as the average medical school students debt when they graduate is $250,000. I took my gap years doing online school through community college to get my pre reqs out of the way while paying it off in cash. So I now am transferring to st mikes this fall majoring in neuroscience on a full academic scholarship. It’s something to consider. I have no student debt and will only have debt from Med school to worry about.
It is mind blowing that you do not have to pay a tuition fee and received a scholarship for your living expenses. Are you taking out any loans? It will be so crazy if you graduate medical school debt free. Are you leaning towards any specialty already?
Just asking some advice, personally i am an incoming freshman and i can graduate in my junior year if i take an average of 17 credits per semester bc of ap stuff and dual enrollment. But on the other hand i can graduate in the fall of my senior year if i take around 14 credits per semester. What do u think i should do? I feel like taking 17 will hinder my grades but at the same time taking 14 would be seen as not challenging myself. I want to apply in my junior year
@@John-ce2ie hi dont take above 15 credits your first year because you will be burned out and takes a toll on your mental health . Enjoy life your only 17, join clubs meet people, possible volunteer, focus on your gpa and doing well in the prequisite. Furthermore if you did well in your first year and managed them maybe you can take more. Good luck on your journey!
As an incoming freshman, I think you should get used to the pace of college courses first and establish study habits that work best for you. This would give you a better idea of the workload you’d be able to handle. Then you could think about when you’d like to apply to med school. In my opinion, it’s better to take your time and do well in your classes than rush. Hope this helps!
Hi! I’ve been recording bits and pieces of my first few days in med school and it will be posted soon! Stay tuned :) I am working on addressing questions about what I think led to my acceptance at kaiser, but ultimately the best and most accurate information will come directly from the official admissions office at KPSOM.
Hi, thanks for watching. You're correct, I attended UCR for my undergraduate university. This video is about my choice of medical school after I graduated UCR!
MS1 at UCLA here. Congratulations on your success. Hope to see you around LA! Here’s to the next four years! 🎉
Congrats to you too! 🎉
Your aura is so calming. I’m so excited for you and glad I get to watch you along your journey :)
This makes me so excited!! I’m going to be a second year Biochem student at UCR and I love your videos!! Congratulations!! KP sounds amazing
Congratulations! Your acceptance and scholarship are so impressive, and it's nice to be able to go in knowing everything's paid for :) Looking forward to seeing the rest of your medical journey!
Congrats on your decision and you will be a great doctor.....beautiful and smart is an outstanding combo!!!
Congratulations! The school sounds incredible and it seems like it’s a great fit for you!
Congratulations, Leandra! I just started medical school this past week and it has been such an amazing experience. So happy for you!
Congratulations to you as well 💖
Congrats!! 🥳🥳Can’t wait to see your journey! So glad to also have some insight and a student view about KPSOM. Can’t wait to apply there with the hopes of getting in!!🙏🏽
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! Do you think you can make a video about what you personally think got you accepted into KP School of Medicine? It's just amazing how you were accepted into a small medical school class among probably thousands of applicants! I seriously would love to get into this school when I apply for medical schools in the future.
Hi! Thanks for such a sweet comment! I am working on addressing questions about what I think led to my acceptance into KPSOM and will be posting more videos about the school! Everything will be based on my own opinion though and I do not have any role in admissions. The most up-to-date and accurate information will come directly from the admissions office at KPSOM!
Since Kaiser has a huge network, it seems like 4th year away rotations would be easier to find/apply to!
Congrats Leandra! As an OL, this channel is a great resource for prospective med students at UCR
Thank you for your comment :)
Congratulations!!! You will do well!!
Wow!!! Congratulations!!! Your going to do amazing!!! You should do advice videos for future med students :)
My inspiration!! These videos are so motivating and I'm so excited for you omg
Congrats! Your videos are so helpful to me since I'll be an upcoming 1st year. Keep making great content and thank you so much.
CONGRATULATIONS!! Love seeing you so happy!!! :)
Aw thank you!!
SO PROUD OF YOU BABY!!!!!!!
Ily kelly!!
Congratulations!! You seem like such a sweet girl! Definitely subscribing :)
Congrats! So excited to see your journey!
Kaiser Med is my dream!!! Congrats! Advice video on the application process?
Congrats! I'm so happy for you!
Congratulations!! Are you going to vlog during medical school ?!! Love your channel !!💗
Thank you! I’m hoping to :)
congrats!! so excited for u!
Congrats!!
Congrats and best of luck to you!
Did you not go UCR?
I hope I find good school for my son he wants study Design Media , Animation, Game Design,
Storytelling .
Did you know or someone recommend me a great school.
Thank you 🙏
Can you make a video specifically talking about UCSD School of Medicine, your experience interviewing, and what they really look for in an applicant?
Hi, Thanks for your comment! I think this question would be better suited for someone who is currently attending UCSD SOM. The interview was MMI format.
There’s another youtuber that is attending UCSD school of medicine! Her name is Sydney Dong and she is starting her first year there so she might be able to help?
I’m applying to Kaiser as well as UC Riverside within the next year!!!
Good luck!!
Congrats 🎉
Hi! Congrats that's so exciting! I will actually be interviewing with them soon and I am super nervous. Do you have any interview tips you would suggest/ how you prepared for yours?
Hi! Congrats on your interview!! My advice is to read over your application and practice speaking aloud. Read about the school and be ready to ask any questions you have! Get a good sleep the night before and try to calm your nerves as best as you can :)
@@leandrad.9774 Thank you, looking forward to your video and I love your vlogs so far. Good luck with your first semester!
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Does prestige matter in terms of where you went to undergrad? (For getting accepted into top med school) I’d like to attend a prestigious university for undergrad, but I feel like it would be best to go to a local university to undergrad (economically)
Hi! I posted a video entitled “Why I chose UCR over UCLA and UC Berkeley.” It’s the very first one posted on my channel. I think it will help answer some of your questions! Although the majority of applicants who interviewed with me at top med schools were from prestigious institutions, there were still a few from lesser known schools. In my opinion, it comes down to what you do at your university.
Lilliam Pumpernickle hi Lilliam I am in my undergrad studying neuroscience. I had taken a few gap years after high school to work at a local ritual hospital as a float secretary to make sure medicine is something I truly want. I asked many of the doctors this and most of them actually came from small undergrad colleges such as saint mikes in vermont (the hospital I worked at is in vermont) or state schools. They said to me that medical schools would rather see you as a big fish in a small pond (smart hardworking student successful at a state school) than a small fish in a big pond (struggling student at an ivy school with average grades). Also finances is so important! You do not want to be left in so much debt from just your undergrad as the average medical school students debt when they graduate is $250,000. I took my gap years doing online school through community college to get my pre reqs out of the way while paying it off in cash. So I now am transferring to st mikes this fall majoring in neuroscience on a full academic scholarship. It’s something to consider. I have no student debt and will only have debt from Med school to worry about.
It is mind blowing that you do not have to pay a tuition fee and received a scholarship for your living expenses. Are you taking out any loans? It will be so crazy if you graduate medical school debt free. Are you leaning towards any specialty already?
Thank you! Yep, I should be able to graduate debt free without any loans. :) I’m pretty open-minded about specialties at the moment!
hi leandra! would you be able to tell what schools you applied to and how many schools you applied to? thank you!
Did u take a gap year or did u apply in ur college junior year?
I applied in my junior year.
Just asking some advice, personally i am an incoming freshman and i can graduate in my junior year if i take an average of 17 credits per semester bc of ap stuff and dual enrollment. But on the other hand i can graduate in the fall of my senior year if i take around 14 credits per semester. What do u think i should do? I feel like taking 17 will hinder my grades but at the same time taking 14 would be seen as not challenging myself. I want to apply in my junior year
@@John-ce2ie hi dont take above 15 credits your first year because you will be burned out and takes a toll on your mental health . Enjoy life your only 17, join clubs meet people, possible volunteer, focus on your gpa and doing well in the prequisite. Furthermore if you did well in your first year and managed them maybe you can take more. Good luck on your journey!
As an incoming freshman, I think you should get used to the pace of college courses first and establish study habits that work best for you. This would give you a better idea of the workload you’d be able to handle. Then you could think about when you’d like to apply to med school. In my opinion, it’s better to take your time and do well in your classes than rush. Hope this helps!
Man I hope this is a sign. I’ll be attending UCR for neuroscience in the fall!
Congrats!! I hope you enjoy college as much as I did 😊
Can we get an update on how/why you got in?
Hi! I’ve been recording bits and pieces of my first few days in med school and it will be posted soon! Stay tuned :)
I am working on addressing questions about what I think led to my acceptance at kaiser, but ultimately the best and most accurate information will come directly from the official admissions office at KPSOM.
John Joplin? How’s u get in there?
I think the main reason was the free tuition
Wait, I thought I saw a video where you said that you chose UCR. I was wondering did something happened or what.
Hi, thanks for watching. You're correct, I attended UCR for my undergraduate university. This video is about my choice of medical school after I graduated UCR!
@@leandrad.9774 Oh okay, congratulations on choosing the school for you. May God bless you and your family, future Dr. Leandra D.
The MCAT is hard and the MCAT is Important.
no joke I literally know that ad memorized word for word
OOoOooooOo.... they pick up the tab on your ubers?! Dayumm
Students receive credit for Lyft transportation to and from clinic sites :)
if i may ask, how old are you when you apply to med school? Thank you and congrats!
I started med school at 21!
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