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What is something you should do to have a better chance of getting into medical school?

I plan on applying for medical school after completing a bachelor's degree at UW-L. I want to work in the medical field for my career. #doctor #college #academic-advising #medicine #healthcare

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Caroline’s Answer

Many medical schools look for students that want to become a doctor for the right reasons. You will want to do allot of volunteer work anything from volunteering in a hospital setting to volunteering for the Feeding the Starving Children. This shows your compassion to help others and that you are willing to go out and help because it is something you are passionate about. Also having a broad knowledge in psychology, laboratory testing, Excellent Communication. Recommendation letters from a professor. Work hard to be on the Deans List, Honor Society. etc. Be positive and fully aware of the vigorous course work . Know how you will manage schooling and home life. Understand that your classes are full time which makes it impossible to work also . With this being said have a life plan in order this shows that you are prepared and are fully aware of the amount of work is needed to succeed. Helpful if you have a great support team at home , this in turn will help with stress when your support from home understand that you need study time and you might not be able to be involved in family activities. All of these things will help . Oh and of course the entrance exam do your best obviously, and be ready to answer why you are interested in that college? Do your research about the college what makes them the best option for you? This shows interest and the school will appreciate your knowledge in the school you are applying for apposed to the reason being that it was your only option.
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Estelle’s Answer

Work really hard in college and make great grades, After that, study diligently for the medical school entrance exams. To improve your application, I agree with Caroline and recommend shadowing and volunteering, Great letters of recommendation will help as well.
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Richard’s Answer

You will need to get good grades in college in order to apply for medical school. At the medical school I attended, the average GPA is reported to be 3.85, so even one or two B's can hurt your chances of acceptance.

Try to find opportunities to pursue research.

Volunteer at your local hospital or low-income clinic. Ask physicians, PAs or other clinical providers if you can shadow them.

During college study for and complete the MCAT. Devote an entire summer to studying for the MCAT and consider paying for a prep course if you can afford it. My son used MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review 2019-2020: Online + Book + 3 Practice Tests (Kaplan Test Prep) Kaplan Test Prep. It was about $140 and he achieved his goal score.
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