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What is the process of applying to medical school?

First you have to be sure that this is what you want to do. You should have undertaken some work experience in a medical environment to gain some idea of this. It is also helpful to have done some volunteeri...
TG
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How do interviews work?

There are two main types of interview: Multiple Mini Interviews and Panel Interviews. MMI is like a circuit of different stations, each with a particular focus. They aim to get a sense of who you are in a sp...

How much should I write about my extracurriculars?

I personally think a personal statement has three core ingredients: academia, supracurriculars and extracurriculars. In a medical school personal statement, there's also a fourth step: reflection. You have t...
SS
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Are personal statements all about qualifications?

No, personal statements are about YOU, what you can offer to a company or institution that you are applying for. They want to know how you can fit in there, as well as what experiences you have had which pro...
AH
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How do I make my personal statement stand out?

That is the million dollor question! Making a personal statement (A 4,000 character) document stand out can be difficult. One point that I cannot stress enough is being yourself, from beginning to end you ne...
IK
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