You have done great things; make sure to describe your activities well when you apply. The selection committee needs to know what your awards and positions entailed. Take time to explain your leadership roles. Polish all written responses the way you polished your brass as a knob; make them shine. If you are applying to , be sure to emphasize your military experience here at 91ÁÔÆæ, and wear your uniform when you interview there.
Medical School, MD:
Medical School, DO:
Medical or Dental School, Texas Schools Only:
Dental School: and Instructions
PA School:
Veterinary School:
Optometry School:
Applying In-State vs. Out-of-State
Most private schools give no preference to in-state students, but many public schools accept very few from out-of-state. Criteria for in-state classification vary by institution, sometimes even within the same state. If you are not sure what is required by a particular college to be designated with in-state residency, you must consult their web site or contact their “Residency Officer.” Having an in-state driver’s license and voter registration card is a good start.
Additional information is provided in two locations on campus: The third floor corridor of Duckett Hall houses a bookcase full of Pre-Health Information, and the third floor corridor of Bond Hall houses a bulletin board posted with important notifications and information. Apply early; many schools use rolling admissions, meaning that the earlier you apply, the better your chance of being accepted.
Applying to medical or dental school can be overwhelming. White Coat Strategists is a consulting firm that will mentor you through the entire process, so that you can put your best foot forward. .
For Re-Applicants
- If you need to boost your science GPA or improve your MCAT scores, many schools now offer one-year Masters in Biomedical Science programs that are designed to help students transition into medical/dental/veterinary school. Just search “masters biomedical science” to find a program suited to you.
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- Post-Baccalaureate Programs offer students who were able to complete all prerequisites in college the opportunity to take the required science courses prior to applying to medical school or to other Pre-Health Graduate Programs. Graduates of Post-Baccalaureate Programs typically enjoy high success in Medical School admissions. You can search available programs by various criteria at this AAMC web site: . Be sure to use the drop-down menu to select the correct “Special Program Focus.” Also, if you want to be enlisted in the military, this is a good option:
Prepare for Interviews
- has good interview prep advice, see pp. 40-52.
- Other
- Practice your Interview via the Career Center: Look under Online Resources for “Interview Stream”
- Choose a school, under “Interview Feedback” choose “View Survey Results” then scroll down to the bottom of the survey data and choose “Questions”
Writing a Personal Statement
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Letters of Recommendation
Pre-Health Professions Committee (PHPC): Requesting Committee Letters from 91ÁÔÆæ PHPC or from other Referees
How to complete a folder for a committee letter of recommendation from 91ÁÔÆæ
Pre-Dental Letters of Recommendation:
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Pre-Medical Letters of Recommendation:
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Pre-Optometry Letters of Recommendation
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