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Understand Common Reasons Students Leave Medical School | Medical School Admissions Doctor | US News
Not every medical student becomes a doctor. Although not a frequent problem, about 6 percent of medical students are unsuccessful in meeting their dream within seven years, according to a 2007 study from the Association of American Medical Colleges.
This failure is almost never an academic problem or an inability to handle the material. Admissions committees in the U.S. do not accept candidates they believe will fail to become physicians.
Understand Common Reasons Students Leave Medical School
Students entering medical school to fulfill someone else's dreams may encounter setbacks.
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Letters
You MUST get three to five letters of recommendation that are Glowing:
About you as a Person
About you as an academic
About how you are miraculous in budgeting and managing your time
About all of those extracurricular activities and how all of those organizations are much better off because of You
NOTE: If those extracurricular activities (each and every one) are Not mentioned in at least one letter of recommendation in glowing details, they did Not occur in the minds of the admissions committee..................
NOTE: Are you Certain that Stanford is a good fit for You?
The best college in the world is the worst one for you, if it is not a good fit.
Make certain.
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Julianna Helms
Julianna Helms, Princeton, Yale, MIT, Berkeley+ admitted, future physics major
Written Jun 12
I don't want to be mean, but unless you are an URM, recruited athlete, legacy, or child of a very rich/famous person, what you described sounds just like every other applicant—-as in, you do not stand out, and therefore the chances of admission are unsurprisingly low. I would not have any high expectations, but also don't give up hope. Still, know that there are many great colleges that would be great for you that might look more kindly upon your resume.
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Loretta B DeLoggio
Loretta B DeLoggio, Helping students see college as part of a life plan wthout closing options.
Written Jun 9
The best answer we can give to anyone asking whether they can be accepted at an elite school is "maybe." These schools are so prestigious, and receive so many applications, that no one in their right mind can confidently state that you will be admitted.
However, in your case I feel comfortable saying, "probably not." The reason is that too many of your activities and awards are in the future tense. Maybe you'll get them, and maybe you won't. The likelihood of accomplishing everything you say you're going to accomplish is not impossible, but also not likely. And if you don't finish the bulk of it, your chances of being admitted at a place like Stanford will be radically reduced.
If you're actually going to finish everything you say, it might be worth taking a gap year so that you're presenting a record of historic accuracy rather than one of the future divination.
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Arvin Chang
Arvin Chang, Accepted to Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and Berkeley undergrad
Written Dec 4, 2015
Thanks for A2A. I think you should definitely apply as it is definitely possible - although admission is never guaranteed until you have the acceptance letter in hand. Your GPA is obviously excellent. I like your pursuit of your interest in Latin as well.
You PSAT predicts a slightly lower than average SAT score (Stanford's average is around 2200)... however you are in much better shape that some students with low GPAs and high SAT scores.
What has your club on Reducing Substance Abuse actually done to achieve it's goal. What does the Humanities club actually do? How many people have attended the science-based lectures (is it part of a larger organization? how do you pick/get speakers?).
What is your Chemistry AP and/or SAT subject scores?
Good luck!
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Saurin Pandya
Saurin Pandya, Readyum.com
Written Dec 5, 2015
You do need to hit SAT and SAT Subject tests out of the park. Also, don't just list all your achievements - explain them, weave them into a coherent story. Show them WHY these achievements are unique and valuable. Impress them by knowing what you want and which colleges are good for you and why. Show intellectual curiosity and staying power to do hard work. Show leadership if you can..
But even after all this, to pin all your hopes on one college is wrong. I know of students with 4.0 unweighted and 4.6-4.7 weighted GPAs, several 5's in AP tests, 2200+ in SAT and strong athletic experience and they still did not get into Stanford. Please plan carefully and apply to multiple schools that are good for you (check your intended major program, talk to students, alums and professors, visit the campus etc.). Don't just rely on anecdotes, friends or marketing images of any schools - really dig into them as if your future matters.
You will make these kinds of decisions many times in future - which grad program to go to, which job to take, where to live, whether to buy a house or rent, etc.. Start learning how to make difficult decisions now - by relentlessly gathering and analyzing information and clarifying what is important to you. Only then come up with your A and B lists.
Good Luck!
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Crystal
Crystal
Written Dec 7, 2015
It depends! Early action definitely provides an advantage and shows the school that you are committed. I know a great resource where you can compare all those scores you listed with the scores of students who already got in. It's called Amitsee, and you can view students' college essays, scores, if they did early action or not, and advice. Here is the link: College application essays and advice
Good luck!
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Susan Wyle
Susan Wyle
Written Jun 25
You should definitely try to get in. What is going to make the difference will be your essays - if you can find something unique about you, your family history, or your passion, that will make you stand out. That much Latin alone will make you stand out!! Not to be cynical, but the students I have worked with who have overcome physical illnesses or disabilities have done very well in getting into colleges, because they can write about overcoming hardships. Other angles to work on include family hardships, and how you were able to deal with them. Presenting yourself as just another well - rounded student will not work - try to focus on something that will grab their attention in these essays! Good Luck.
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Erika Robinson
Erika Robinson, Former Admissions Officer Princeton and Columbia. Harvard graduate.
Written Dec 4, 2015
That is a good list of accomplishments, but there is much more required of you beyond academic performance. Scores, recommendations, interview, your essay all count for a lot, as do the activities you pursue outside of the classroom. Best of luck!
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