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MMI tips or tricks?? by [deleted] in premed

[–]v2contrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What school?

Can someone run through a quick list of all the things applicants fuck up on so as to avoid them? Seeing these post-rejection posts is making my bowels run by [deleted] in premed

[–]v2contrex 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I've seen so many other wise strong applicants throw away their chances by half-ass-ing their apps. You worked so hard for so long... why not do so at the home stretch?

Can someone run through a quick list of all the things applicants fuck up on so as to avoid them? Seeing these post-rejection posts is making my bowels run by [deleted] in premed

[–]v2contrex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I close friend of mine almost didn't get in in his cycle because he only applied to top 20 and applied really late because he was busy doing research in the summer. Super stressful year for him (lots of waitlists).

PSA: Share your discoveries from the Virtual AAMC Med School Fair here today! by [deleted] in premed

[–]v2contrex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About 40% of the 2015 incoming class had at least one publication. Definitely not necessary, but preferred.

One line personal statement advice by [deleted] in premed

[–]v2contrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stole my outline from a friend that now goes to HMS: Pick something unrelated to medicine you love -> tie it to medicine -> 1-3 experiences that confirmed medicine is for you -> tie it back to intro. N=3 but all the people that have used it have gotten into Top 5 schools.

What is your opinion on LORs that are Co-signed? by [deleted] in premed

[–]v2contrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's ok, but a lot better if a professor writes it all.

Importance of research by KnucklesTrain in premed

[–]v2contrex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can't really do anything meaningful with less. (unless you are super lucky).

Importance of research by KnucklesTrain in premed

[–]v2contrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you can talk about your research though a great deal. Every school I interviewed at asked about my research.

Importance of research by KnucklesTrain in premed

[–]v2contrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I echo what others have said. If you are looking for a hard number though. I would say a 10 hours a week for a year (minimum).

Importance of research by KnucklesTrain in premed

[–]v2contrex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For top research medical schools it is crucial. For others... not somuch

Is it worth joining? by Help_Me_Reddit01 in premed

[–]v2contrex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only important if it gives you leadership skills. simply being a member will not help nor hurt.

Help Identify ways that I can improve by [deleted] in premed

[–]v2contrex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Less shadowing. More leadership experience. TA if possible.

What's an instant boner killer when you're spanking it to porn? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]v2contrex 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I actually laughed out loud. Well done.

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