Getting into Medical School for Dummies

Name: Getting into Medical School for Dummies
Rating: 4.7 (10 reviews)

Any dummy can get into medical school… seriously.

Created byTaylor Richards

Last updated 10/2021

English

What you'll learn

Learn how to get an amazing MCAT score.
Learn the best tips and tricks for getting a 4.0 GPA.
Learn how to write an incredible personal essay for your med school application.
Learn how to absolutely nail your medical school interview.
Learn to recognize and dispel perpetuated myths about the med school application process.

Course content

6 sections • 21 lectures • 1h 6m total length

About Me0:17
Meet the instructor as they introduce getting into medical school for dummies, sharing Taylor Richards's medical school background, including a 3.78 GPA and a 31 MCAT.
4 Things That Matter Most0:30
Identify the four things that matter most in medical school applications: GPA, MCAT score, the application itself, and the interview, while debunking common myths about applying.
Common Perpetuated Myths7:00
Explore common myths about medical school admissions. Learn that GPA and MCAT scores most influence interviews, while publications, extracurriculars, and excessive course loads have less impact.

RateMyProfessors.com5:02
Use RateMyProfessors.com to identify professors who grant good grades, plan classes with pre-med peers, and choose a major you enjoy to maintain a strong GPA for medical school.
Take the Least Number of Credit Hours4:00
Take the least number of credits per semester while staying a full-time student to protect your GPA and MCAT interview prospects, and consider spring or summer courses for easier grades.
Sharing Notes and Quizzes1:50
Explore how students share notes and quizzes online to help future medical students, including scanned exams on Share Notes that helped some perform better and were not considered cheating.
Maintaining Open Communication With Your Professor3:38
Maintain open communication with your professor, share your medical school goals, and build rapport to get guidance and protect your GPA, while awareness of unconscious bias informs fair grading.
Common Mistakes That Are Made3:27
Explore how credit hours do not equal workload, why some courses demand more time, and how overloading semesters harms grades, illustrated by an organic chemistry lab example.

Practice, Practice, and More Practice0:51
Practice as many Incat and MCAT practice exams as possible to boost your Incat score, GPA, and MCAT performance.
Using the Best Resources… and Avoiding the Bad Ones0:56
Use practice exams that mirror the real medical school test and explain why answers are wrong; if budget is tight, rely on free resources and avoid pricey classes.
Things to Consider5:07
Choose concise MCAT prep books such as Exam crackers and practice exams, simulate test conditions, and study part-time for four to five months to aim for a 30+ score.

Apply Everywhere!2:33
Apply to as many schools as you can financially and time-wise, complete secondary prompts, and target schools by GPA and MCAT, while prioritizing in-state residency where applicable.
Expected Financial Costs0:51
Applying to many medical schools costs about $100 per application; GPA and MCAT scores drive decisions, and the speaker spent about $4,000 for 40 schools, calling the fee exorbitant.
Essay Writing Prompts4:12
Craft strong secondary application essays about leadership and becoming a physician within word limits, then have an English major reviewer edit promptly and use forums to prewrite.
Timing is Everything4:28
Submit the primary by May first and complete the essays on the AMA's website within the first day, then submit the secondary quickly to secure limited interview slots.

What Most People Don’t Understand About the Interview6:20
Here, you're going to learn one of the greatest mysteries surrounding the importance of the medical school interview.
How to Properly Prepare for the Interview4:09
You're going to learn the best tips and tricks for being absolutely prepared for any question the interviewer may send your way.
The Do’s and Don’ts of the Interview6:32
You're going to learn some common mistakes people make during their interview, and how to avoid them. You're also going to learn exactly what to wear -- and what NOT to wear -- at your interview.
Interview Follow-up1:13
Send a thank you note after the interview, reiterate top choice and willingness to attend if accepted, and note that sharing a second language with the interviewer can influence evaluation.

Things to Consider3:14
Here, we'll discuss backup options for if acceptance to medical school doesn't pan out as expected. This includes options like...
1. Caribbean Medical Schools
2. D.O. Schools
3. P.A. Programs
4. Nursing Programs
Final Words of Encouragement0:31
Receive encouragement and practical guidance on getting into medical school, including what to do, what not to do, and how the course supports your application.

Requirements

No experience needed. You will learn everything you need to know.

Description

I am an absolute dummy. I’m not kidding. I don’t consider myself to be that smart when it comes to education. I didn’t take any honors or AP classes in high school. I didn’t graduate high school with any scholastic awards or any extracurricular acheivements. While in college, I didn’t participate in ANY extracurricular activities. I wasn’t on any sports teams. I didn’t publish any papers. I didn’t graduate with honors, and I certainly didn’t sign up for any expensive MCAT review courses.

Despite all of this, I got accepted to one of the most prestigious medical schools in the country… George Washington University School of Medicine, located in Washington D.C.

How was I able to do this without being that smart, without paying for tutors, or signing up for expensive MCAT study programs? I did it by following the tips and tricks I collected from those that had already successfully walked this path.

I am going to share ALL of these tips and tricks with you in this course. You won’t have to scour the internet and read hundreds of blog posts and forums to find what I am going to share. In fact, even if you did, you likely wouldn’t find what I’m going to share with you in this course.

Who this course is for:

Pre-med students looking to be accepted into medical school the very first time they apply.

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What Matters Most When Applying to Medical School3 lectures • 8min

How to Get the Best GPA5 lectures • 18min

How to Get the Best MCAT Score3 lectures • 7min

The Application Process4 lectures • 12min

The Medical School Interview4 lectures • 18min

Creating a Backup Plan2 lectures • 4min

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