You'll talk about these experiences in your essays and interviews so while quantity is important, it's more important that you have actual patient contact and contact with doctors in the field. Since you seem to be doing well in school, you should also consider volunteering at a research lab and/or tutoring.
transfer to a 4 year after completing your GE's and what not at your community college. There are free clinics that you could join as well. I didn't do any hospital work at all. Just volunteered at a student-run free clinic affiliated with my university for a couple of years before applying. It's not necessarily the amount of work you do, but the experiences that come out of it.
for my hospital experience, instead of doing volunteer work, i landed a job a a phlebotomist at my local hospital and told them my intentions. i was able to meet a lot of staff and after a little less than a year i was doing other little jobs around the hospital during my free time
Financial Aid, Scholarships, Student Loans (You are after all going to be a doctor you can afford those), and getting a job is all I can tell you from experience, Also even a job on campus for work study. Best of luck I'm going to school to be a surgeon. I am sure there is something that could help you out. I transfered to a college after a second year at community college and am in Pre Med now on all of those things, I will become a Surgeon, you can be a doctor set your heart on that.
The essential things you would need to get into harvard med is at least a 3.7-3.8 GPA and a 35+ MCATs. Hospital volunteering might not always be "medicine related" and they may have you do clercial work which isn't needed for med school. What you need though is research experience. harvard is a research institution. Which medical school is closest to you? They may have research openings, ask them. Also, do try to do some sort of volunteer work that's at least somehow related to medicine.
I am Zoomi Honey with 850 marks out of 1050 in my Matric board exams and a total of 928 marks out of 1100 in my FSC board exams.Now,I want to get admission in Harvard Medical school in order to get MD degree.Am i eligible for admission in this institution as a foreigner on the basis of my this academic record and other extra-curricular achievements or not?can anybody help me in this regard?HAVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL is my dream.
So basically, get some real world experience and show that you're a tough cookie and can work in the real world doing the dirty work. Also, don't take this the wrong way, but stop making excuses for yourself based on your student finances and other things that you can't control. Keep a positive attitude, and if one way doesn't work try another. For example, instead of volunteering, get a CNA license. And why only harvard? Do you want to do research?
Hey I'm in a similar boat as you, or at least I have been. I recently was rejected by Harvard and a whole bunch of other medical schools this year.
Are you like 19 years old? If I could go back and do it over again, I would have gotten my CNA license when I was your age (before college) and tried to work as a CNA throughout college. If you want to go to Harvard or a similarly ranked research-heavy medical school, start doing research early in your university education.
well the best advice i can give is to study the courses like most of the stuff from AP biology and AP chemistry. If youre studying calculus well, then that helps, and If you want to gain entrance into a prestegious college like Harvard, you must show community involvement as well as excellent grades in biology chem maths...etc. (90-99%) or 100% if possible, then you have a really great shot in Harvard.
... then just keep calling them back until they say ok, they'll meet with you at least once. They're busy, but they're not so busy that they can't spare 30 minutes for you.
Oh, and one word of warning. Remember, community service stuff like volunteering in hospital waiting rooms is part of what application committees like to see, BUT don't get stuck doing just that. Meaning: do some volunteer stuff like that, but also remember...
Sorry, one more thing. Call up some colleges and universities near you and get in touch with their premed offices. Even though you don't go to your school, I'm sure at least one of them will have a big heart when you tell them you are forced to go to community college currently, but recognize that you need to start taking steps towards your goal and if they could help you with that, then you'd be eternally grateful. If all of them say they can't help...
... is share their ideas about what makes the best chance for success... as THEY would pursue it, which may or may not end up being applicable to you.
Finally, don't be afraid to ask for help and to seek help out in creative or brand new places when you need it. As you can see from your video, there are tons of people out there who are willing to help. Sometimes the trick is just finding them.
... this video. You're already standing out!) and you will get there if you play the game smart and never give up on your dream.
One more thing. Know yourself. Throughout it all, keep learning about what makes you tick, what ways you learn the best and what ways you don't. Knowing these things means that you can weigh people's advice, like mine, and decide whether or not it's right for you. No one can tell you what's the best way to go, all that others can ever really do...
... what you choose to do; that includes even just your pursuit to go to medical school in general. If you keep at it long enough, you'll eventually hear, sometimes even from people you really respect and admire, "Don't do it" or "It's not worth it" or "I don't think you're competitive. Have you thought about other alternatives to medical school?" Don't listen to them. Just listen to yourself. You are brave enough and smart enough (I mean look, you already put yourself out there with...
... Go and your life will never be the same. (BTW Step 5b: Fundraise for the ticket and medical supplies that you'll want to bring along with you.) Then if you decide to go back again, organize it again and bring other student(s).
That's just an example of how easy it is to do something that seems even kind of impossible. You can replace Africa with anything else you want, but the themes of persistence, braveness creativity, and ingenuity are traits that you have to have no matter...
... which is so cool! So, dream big when it comes to this. Personal example: Want to organize a trip to Africa? It's easy. Step 1: Pick a country. Step 2: Find a couple of hospitals that have American doctors working there. Step 3: Email those doctors. Step 4: Be brave. Ok with rejection, but always reply back with something like, "I understand, BUT I am brave enough and with it enough to accomplish this. Please, if you will, reconsider my visit once more..." And then Step 5: ...
... need to do something that stands out. What is that? I would answer it's a) anything that you LOVE and will be passionate about. <-- This sounds so! cheesy, but it's absolutely true. What you want to show is that you're into something, like REALLY into something. You love it and develop it and can't help but go on and on about it with everyone you talk to. And it's even better if you made it up in the first place! Obviously dreaming big isn't a problem for you...
Ok, those are the general basics that the overwhelming majority of students who are accepted into medical school each year have achieved or excelled above. You can go to the HMS admissions website to find their entering classes specific GPAs and MCAT scores, which I'm sure you've already checked out because you're so excited and couldn't help it. ;-)
But in addition, for Hopkins, Harvard, UCSF, or any of these amazing top-tier folks who get themselves the pick of the crop, you...
... advice from my experience. Classically, medical school acceptance requirements are: 3.4 overall GPA 3.7 science GPA Any major you'd like to pick in university is fine MCAT score of 31 or above Extracurriculars including: Service with underserved population (homeless, at-risk demographics/youth, youth, etc.) Medical experience in a clinical setting Research experience is a bonus, but not a hard and fast requirement And little to nothing on your disciplinary or criminal record ....
... school don't care which one it is because it's so hard to get in here in the first place. And that's no exaggeration. Which, I want to point out, this fact has much more to do with the extreme competitiveness of med school applications than student ambition or lack thereof. BUT! You want to go to the top and to me that's an early indication that maybe you would be, in fact, one of those folks who, if accepted, would really get/make A LOT out of Harvard or Hopkins. So here's some...
Hey Scantra! Awesome you want to go to Harvard Medical School! It's a real dream worth pursuing. I think most folks are pointing you in the right direction, but since you're shooting for Harvard and Johns Hopkins-level admissions, I wanted to add just a few things. - First, and I can already hear people posting their comments, which medical school you go to does make a REAL difference. But one caveat: This is true for some people. Some folks, in fact most folks who finally get into med...
@smartdon007 Gosh u need to lay off the bitch flakes... I bet u she I going to end up having a better future than I'll ever have ...so just shut up! She is just asking 4 advise... And how is she supposed to study if she doesnt know what to study ... Gosh I see u need some help with ur hearing
Try volunteer firefighting. If u like helping people ull love it, ive been doing it for over 3 years and enjoy every bit of it!! Good luck im trying to get into harvard med school too!!
right now im homeschooled in highschool....after i earn my diploma [what next]...i really wanna be a doctor...but i dont have the vision of how im gonna do it..i need a vision...i know i can go to community college but they dont have any pre med classes to take...is there any universities that accept any1 with pre med classes......i need ur advice pls
I've had a few opportunities to talk with admission reps from different med schools and what I would suggest is
1) get all the pre-req courses you need down
2) volunteer at any facility dealing with health care in any position Even if all you can do is read to seniors at the local nursing home you'll at least have your foot in the door
3) poke around for research opportunities and internships I'm applying for a summer paid internship that I hope will help me
I do have a college friends who went to such institutions, however. They were recipients of prestigious fellowships, had graduate degrees, graduated with honors from the same university, published extensively, and/or had ongoing medical volunteerism projects abroad, which they created. What I'm trying to say is that from where you are now, you could certainly acheive your dream, but you're going to definitely become passionate about academics and medicine, not just passionate about HMS.
Do you have a particular reason you want to attend only a top medical school? Would you not want to go into medicine if it weren't for that particular institution? I ask because I question your motives to enter medicine. I personally went to and graduated with honors from a top four-year research university, had an ongoing research project for all four years, volunteered, had leadership positions, and had a strong MCAT score. Sure, I got into medical school, but it certainly was not HMS.
Why does it really matter? In the end your a doctor. the way doctors learn is from their internship and residency- I dont think the medical schools are all that important!
I mean NIDDK STEP-UP or MARC...look for these programs online and apply. Very good programs I think for giving you a taste of research. Plus, research and apply for scholarships. I know it is easier said than done, but if you stay organized, you'll find the time for applying. These plus loans should hopefully help you fund your last 2 years in a university to get your bachelor's. Lastly, for med school, major in whatever you want, but make sure you complete science requirements. Best of luck!
1) focus on maintaining your high grades and have very good work ethic. 2) Volunteer in any place you interested in, doesn't have to be just a hospital. It could be an elementary school, a shelter, YMCA, nursing home, etc. 3) Also shadow physicians, whichever specialty interests you. 4) Obtain biomedical research experience in the lab. Check out the Internet for info on summer biomedical research programs for minorities that pay a stipend ex. STEP-UP. 5) Study for the MCAT! 6) Stay motivated!
If an illegal immigrant cane make it to Harvard Medical School with sheer determination and brutal study regimen then even you can. Just type Dr Afredo Quinones Hinojosa in you tube and you will know what I am talking about
I would suggest you transfer to a research university. Harvard and Hopkins are certainly research-based university. A lot of schools are willing to give financial aid. Mainly, get some scientific research in. Since you don't have many resources, find a lab, and just stay dedicated to it while getting great grades. Do very, very well on your MCAT, and volunteer at any hospital. Getting into medical school takes hard work and sacrifice, and getting into Harvard or Hopkins takes even more sacrifice
Volunteer in things that you are truly interested in health care (eg. clinics, health education) and opportunities will eventually come to be involved in a hospital. I started volunteering in something entirely different but ended up working in the department of surgery and observing operations. I got to know the doctor so I returned every summer in undergrad. The point is to demonstrate passion every step, through asking Qs, etc. so people will link you with the right connections.
I'm pretty young. I'm still in middle school but my goal is to go to Harvard, so my family and I are working on ways to get in (I'm only in 6 grade) but I feel pushed fit example I study SAT prep every night for an hour. I feel over worked I want to be a kid too! What do I do?
You are very sweet, but you come across as "weak" You need to learn to present yourself in a non-um, um, um, straightforward and confident way. This is not cheer-leading school. Find your inner courage.
I am in my senior year in university and I also want to go to Harvard or John Hopkins....if you need advice, check for thetopremed show on YouTube...the guy graduated from Harvard and I learned a lot about medical school and what they expect of me. Just because you are doing an associate degree doesn't mean you cannot gain admission to Harvard, there are different requirements Harvard and John Hopkins demand. Good luck!
@Scantra I recommend you aim for the University of Washington School of Medicine. They are the TOP medical school in the country for primary care physicians (doctors). Look it up on U.S. News and World Report. If you want to go to medical school to do research, harvard is best. But again, if you want to be a doctor, UW is the place. Plus, it's in beautiful Seattle. It's an amazing place to go. Google UW school of medicine for their site and more info about getting in.
Hey Stephanie, my advice (not to be mean) is to get off YouTube and start studying for the MCAT. This may seem unrealistic considering you probably haven't taken the majority of the pre-med courses yet, but I would suggest trying to get a hold of old MCAT prep books (e.g. Princeton Review, Examkrackers) and teaching yourself the sciences. The stories about the students that are accepted to Harvard are not exaggerations. HMS is an exceptional medical school, and thus the students are exceptional.
@iLagman4 Not necessary. You start studying for MCATs when you are ready. My advice to you is to find your passion! Discover and explore what in medicine you are passionate about. HMS, and other top medical school, of course want good grades and good MCAT scores but that's not enough to get in. They want fire! I didn't study for the MCAT until the summer after senior year (2 months total) and I did just fine.
(cont.) Therefore, volunteer experience, in addition to research, are almost the standard when it comes to the applicant pool at HMS. What separates matriculants from applicants is unique experiences. Still, these experiences mean nothing if you don't have the numbers. So hit the books, and hit 'em hard. Make a consistent schedule of study time dedicated solely to the MCAT. If that seems too difficult, use the MCAT books to supplement your study. If you have any more questions: inton@usc.edu
You'll talk about these experiences in your essays and interviews so while quantity is important, it's more important that you have actual patient contact and contact with doctors in the field. Since you seem to be doing well in school, you should also consider volunteering at a research lab and/or tutoring.
Ernestjm2 2 days ago
transfer to a 4 year after completing your GE's and what not at your community college. There are free clinics that you could join as well. I didn't do any hospital work at all. Just volunteered at a student-run free clinic affiliated with my university for a couple of years before applying. It's not necessarily the amount of work you do, but the experiences that come out of it.
Ernestjm2 2 days ago
@UnitedPebbles If you have nothing helpful to say why bother saying anything at all?
Scantra 1 week ago
"I'm stupid, I'm stupid....teach me!! teach me!!!"?
hahaha
maybe I should change it to "I'm not smart, I'm not smart..." then it would be more appropriate and less pragmatic.
UnitedPebbles 1 week ago
DOn't get an associates. Use student loans if needed. You have to goto a 4yr university ultimately. Forget about harvard or john hopkins.
bojangles322 1 week ago
...you dont
Champ17234 1 week ago
for my hospital experience, instead of doing volunteer work, i landed a job a a phlebotomist at my local hospital and told them my intentions. i was able to meet a lot of staff and after a little less than a year i was doing other little jobs around the hospital during my free time
BlancoNJ 2 weeks ago
Financial Aid, Scholarships, Student Loans (You are after all going to be a doctor you can afford those), and getting a job is all I can tell you from experience, Also even a job on campus for work study. Best of luck I'm going to school to be a surgeon. I am sure there is something that could help you out. I transfered to a college after a second year at community college and am in Pre Med now on all of those things, I will become a Surgeon, you can be a doctor set your heart on that.
ColinMeloy91 2 weeks ago
The essential things you would need to get into harvard med is at least a 3.7-3.8 GPA and a 35+ MCATs. Hospital volunteering might not always be "medicine related" and they may have you do clercial work which isn't needed for med school. What you need though is research experience. harvard is a research institution. Which medical school is closest to you? They may have research openings, ask them. Also, do try to do some sort of volunteer work that's at least somehow related to medicine.
Streampaw1 2 weeks ago 2
I am Zoomi Honey with 850 marks out of 1050 in my Matric board exams and a total of 928 marks out of 1100 in my FSC board exams.Now,I want to get admission in Harvard Medical school in order to get MD degree.Am i eligible for admission in this institution as a foreigner on the basis of my this academic record and other extra-curricular achievements or not?can anybody help me in this regard?HAVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL is my dream.
gangzilla1 3 weeks ago
No resources??? I'm sure a cute girl like you can get creative..... (;-)
diapermanful 3 weeks ago
@diapermanful wtf
jofjosdosfsafsad 2 weeks ago
So basically, get some real world experience and show that you're a tough cookie and can work in the real world doing the dirty work. Also, don't take this the wrong way, but stop making excuses for yourself based on your student finances and other things that you can't control. Keep a positive attitude, and if one way doesn't work try another. For example, instead of volunteering, get a CNA license. And why only harvard? Do you want to do research?
jorgeseattle 3 weeks ago
Scantra,
Hey I'm in a similar boat as you, or at least I have been. I recently was rejected by Harvard and a whole bunch of other medical schools this year.
Are you like 19 years old? If I could go back and do it over again, I would have gotten my CNA license when I was your age (before college) and tried to work as a CNA throughout college. If you want to go to Harvard or a similarly ranked research-heavy medical school, start doing research early in your university education.
jorgeseattle 3 weeks ago
One does not simply get into Harvard!
powergi 3 weeks ago
well the best advice i can give is to study the courses like most of the stuff from AP biology and AP chemistry. If youre studying calculus well, then that helps, and If you want to gain entrance into a prestegious college like Harvard, you must show community involvement as well as excellent grades in biology chem maths...etc. (90-99%) or 100% if possible, then you have a really great shot in Harvard.
syeddawdye747 3 weeks ago
... to get out there, be a self starter and don't let it stop you from being unique.
windex156 4 weeks ago
... then just keep calling them back until they say ok, they'll meet with you at least once. They're busy, but they're not so busy that they can't spare 30 minutes for you.
Oh, and one word of warning. Remember, community service stuff like volunteering in hospital waiting rooms is part of what application committees like to see, BUT don't get stuck doing just that. Meaning: do some volunteer stuff like that, but also remember...
windex156 4 weeks ago
Sorry, one more thing. Call up some colleges and universities near you and get in touch with their premed offices. Even though you don't go to your school, I'm sure at least one of them will have a big heart when you tell them you are forced to go to community college currently, but recognize that you need to start taking steps towards your goal and if they could help you with that, then you'd be eternally grateful. If all of them say they can't help...
windex156 4 weeks ago
... is share their ideas about what makes the best chance for success... as THEY would pursue it, which may or may not end up being applicable to you.
Finally, don't be afraid to ask for help and to seek help out in creative or brand new places when you need it. As you can see from your video, there are tons of people out there who are willing to help. Sometimes the trick is just finding them.
Good luck - I hope you make it!
windex156 4 weeks ago
... this video. You're already standing out!) and you will get there if you play the game smart and never give up on your dream.
One more thing. Know yourself. Throughout it all, keep learning about what makes you tick, what ways you learn the best and what ways you don't. Knowing these things means that you can weigh people's advice, like mine, and decide whether or not it's right for you. No one can tell you what's the best way to go, all that others can ever really do...
windex156 4 weeks ago
... what you choose to do; that includes even just your pursuit to go to medical school in general. If you keep at it long enough, you'll eventually hear, sometimes even from people you really respect and admire, "Don't do it" or "It's not worth it" or "I don't think you're competitive. Have you thought about other alternatives to medical school?" Don't listen to them. Just listen to yourself. You are brave enough and smart enough (I mean look, you already put yourself out there with...
windex156 4 weeks ago
... Go and your life will never be the same. (BTW Step 5b: Fundraise for the ticket and medical supplies that you'll want to bring along with you.) Then if you decide to go back again, organize it again and bring other student(s).
That's just an example of how easy it is to do something that seems even kind of impossible. You can replace Africa with anything else you want, but the themes of persistence, braveness creativity, and ingenuity are traits that you have to have no matter...
windex156 4 weeks ago
... which is so cool! So, dream big when it comes to this. Personal example: Want to organize a trip to Africa? It's easy. Step 1: Pick a country. Step 2: Find a couple of hospitals that have American doctors working there. Step 3: Email those doctors. Step 4: Be brave. Ok with rejection, but always reply back with something like, "I understand, BUT I am brave enough and with it enough to accomplish this. Please, if you will, reconsider my visit once more..." And then Step 5: ...
windex156 4 weeks ago
... need to do something that stands out. What is that? I would answer it's a) anything that you LOVE and will be passionate about. <-- This sounds so! cheesy, but it's absolutely true. What you want to show is that you're into something, like REALLY into something. You love it and develop it and can't help but go on and on about it with everyone you talk to. And it's even better if you made it up in the first place! Obviously dreaming big isn't a problem for you...
windex156 4 weeks ago
Ok, those are the general basics that the overwhelming majority of students who are accepted into medical school each year have achieved or excelled above. You can go to the HMS admissions website to find their entering classes specific GPAs and MCAT scores, which I'm sure you've already checked out because you're so excited and couldn't help it. ;-)
But in addition, for Hopkins, Harvard, UCSF, or any of these amazing top-tier folks who get themselves the pick of the crop, you...
windex156 4 weeks ago
windex156 4 weeks ago
... school don't care which one it is because it's so hard to get in here in the first place. And that's no exaggeration. Which, I want to point out, this fact has much more to do with the extreme competitiveness of med school applications than student ambition or lack thereof. BUT! You want to go to the top and to me that's an early indication that maybe you would be, in fact, one of those folks who, if accepted, would really get/make A LOT out of Harvard or Hopkins. So here's some...
windex156 4 weeks ago
Hey Scantra! Awesome you want to go to Harvard Medical School! It's a real dream worth pursuing. I think most folks are pointing you in the right direction, but since you're shooting for Harvard and Johns Hopkins-level admissions, I wanted to add just a few things. - First, and I can already hear people posting their comments, which medical school you go to does make a REAL difference. But one caveat: This is true for some people. Some folks, in fact most folks who finally get into med...
windex156 4 weeks ago
@smartdon007 I mean She'"" have a better future than u will ever have ... Stupid auto correct.. :/
lovetornadoT 4 weeks ago
@smartdon007 Gosh u need to lay off the bitch flakes... I bet u she I going to end up having a better future than I'll ever have ...so just shut up! She is just asking 4 advise... And how is she supposed to study if she doesnt know what to study ... Gosh I see u need some help with ur hearing
lovetornadoT 4 weeks ago
One advice.....STOP making CRAPPY videos on Youtube and devote all tht time to studying !!!
smartdon007 1 month ago
Try volunteer firefighting. If u like helping people ull love it, ive been doing it for over 3 years and enjoy every bit of it!! Good luck im trying to get into harvard med school too!!
TheBooster54 1 month ago
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right now im homeschooled in highschool....after i earn my diploma [what next]...i really wanna be a doctor...but i dont have the vision of how im gonna do it..i need a vision...i know i can go to community college but they dont have any pre med classes to take...is there any universities that accept any1 with pre med classes......i need ur advice pls
HuRR305CaNeZ 1 month ago
Here's what you do.
Go to a state college and get an easy scholarship with your gpa. Get a 4.0 gpa.
Get a 40+ MCAT
Shadow for 1000+ hours / Volunteer for 2000 hours (maybe less)
Volunteer in Africa each summer.
BeepimajeepBeep 1 month ago 2
Your not the only one who feels like their stuck. Im in the same position as you, except tge medicine, im intrested in law
3888799 1 month ago
I've had a few opportunities to talk with admission reps from different med schools and what I would suggest is
1) get all the pre-req courses you need down
2) volunteer at any facility dealing with health care in any position Even if all you can do is read to seniors at the local nursing home you'll at least have your foot in the door
3) poke around for research opportunities and internships I'm applying for a summer paid internship that I hope will help me
4) do well on your MCAT and interview
SnrRaphaelTortuga 1 month ago
I do have a college friends who went to such institutions, however. They were recipients of prestigious fellowships, had graduate degrees, graduated with honors from the same university, published extensively, and/or had ongoing medical volunteerism projects abroad, which they created. What I'm trying to say is that from where you are now, you could certainly acheive your dream, but you're going to definitely become passionate about academics and medicine, not just passionate about HMS.
irishgirl072886 1 month ago
Do you have a particular reason you want to attend only a top medical school? Would you not want to go into medicine if it weren't for that particular institution? I ask because I question your motives to enter medicine. I personally went to and graduated with honors from a top four-year research university, had an ongoing research project for all four years, volunteered, had leadership positions, and had a strong MCAT score. Sure, I got into medical school, but it certainly was not HMS.
irishgirl072886 1 month ago
Why does it really matter? In the end your a doctor. the way doctors learn is from their internship and residency- I dont think the medical schools are all that important!
Baller5ajk 1 month ago
I mean NIDDK STEP-UP or MARC...look for these programs online and apply. Very good programs I think for giving you a taste of research. Plus, research and apply for scholarships. I know it is easier said than done, but if you stay organized, you'll find the time for applying. These plus loans should hopefully help you fund your last 2 years in a university to get your bachelor's. Lastly, for med school, major in whatever you want, but make sure you complete science requirements. Best of luck!
DRmeetsPMA06 1 month ago
1) focus on maintaining your high grades and have very good work ethic. 2) Volunteer in any place you interested in, doesn't have to be just a hospital. It could be an elementary school, a shelter, YMCA, nursing home, etc. 3) Also shadow physicians, whichever specialty interests you. 4) Obtain biomedical research experience in the lab. Check out the Internet for info on summer biomedical research programs for minorities that pay a stipend ex. STEP-UP. 5) Study for the MCAT! 6) Stay motivated!
DRmeetsPMA06 1 month ago
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If an illegal immigrant cane make it to Harvard Medical School with sheer determination and brutal study regimen then even you can. Just type Dr Afredo Quinones Hinojosa in you tube and you will know what I am talking about
munmunsha1 2 months ago
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munmunsha1 2 months ago
I would suggest you transfer to a research university. Harvard and Hopkins are certainly research-based university. A lot of schools are willing to give financial aid. Mainly, get some scientific research in. Since you don't have many resources, find a lab, and just stay dedicated to it while getting great grades. Do very, very well on your MCAT, and volunteer at any hospital. Getting into medical school takes hard work and sacrifice, and getting into Harvard or Hopkins takes even more sacrifice
kobebryant417 2 months ago
Volunteer in things that you are truly interested in health care (eg. clinics, health education) and opportunities will eventually come to be involved in a hospital. I started volunteering in something entirely different but ended up working in the department of surgery and observing operations. I got to know the doctor so I returned every summer in undergrad. The point is to demonstrate passion every step, through asking Qs, etc. so people will link you with the right connections.
iamjani 2 months ago
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iamjani 2 months ago
I'm pretty young. I'm still in middle school but my goal is to go to Harvard, so my family and I are working on ways to get in (I'm only in 6 grade) but I feel pushed fit example I study SAT prep every night for an hour. I feel over worked I want to be a kid too! What do I do?
ninjacupcake2000 3 months ago
have sex with the dean and watch how fast youll be accepted.
vvbn7890 3 months ago
You are very sweet, but you come across as "weak" You need to learn to present yourself in a non-um, um, um, straightforward and confident way. This is not cheer-leading school. Find your inner courage.
MSDFairfield 5 months ago
My cousin is a Harvard Medical School student. If your grades are exceptional, Harvard will pay the whole tuition fee.
Flobbies 6 months ago
@Flobbies Not true. HMS financial aid is need-based only. There are no merit based scholarships there.
erebusnux121 2 months ago
I am in my senior year in university and I also want to go to Harvard or John Hopkins....if you need advice, check for thetopremed show on YouTube...the guy graduated from Harvard and I learned a lot about medical school and what they expect of me. Just because you are doing an associate degree doesn't mean you cannot gain admission to Harvard, there are different requirements Harvard and John Hopkins demand. Good luck!
ddfrisky 6 months ago
@ddfrisky Thank you for the recommendation. I'm looking everywhere for good shows on here to follow. Good luck to you as well! XD
Scantra 6 months ago
@Scantra I'm attending Yale, I can get you in here if you can polish y nob : )
WALKUREX 1 month ago
@Scantra I recommend you aim for the University of Washington School of Medicine. They are the TOP medical school in the country for primary care physicians (doctors). Look it up on U.S. News and World Report. If you want to go to medical school to do research, harvard is best. But again, if you want to be a doctor, UW is the place. Plus, it's in beautiful Seattle. It's an amazing place to go. Google UW school of medicine for their site and more info about getting in.
Sony90210 1 week ago
Hey Stephanie, my advice (not to be mean) is to get off YouTube and start studying for the MCAT. This may seem unrealistic considering you probably haven't taken the majority of the pre-med courses yet, but I would suggest trying to get a hold of old MCAT prep books (e.g. Princeton Review, Examkrackers) and teaching yourself the sciences. The stories about the students that are accepted to Harvard are not exaggerations. HMS is an exceptional medical school, and thus the students are exceptional.
iLagman4 9 months ago
@iLagman4 Not necessary. You start studying for MCATs when you are ready. My advice to you is to find your passion! Discover and explore what in medicine you are passionate about. HMS, and other top medical school, of course want good grades and good MCAT scores but that's not enough to get in. They want fire! I didn't study for the MCAT until the summer after senior year (2 months total) and I did just fine.
erebusnux121 2 months ago
(cont.) Therefore, volunteer experience, in addition to research, are almost the standard when it comes to the applicant pool at HMS. What separates matriculants from applicants is unique experiences. Still, these experiences mean nothing if you don't have the numbers. So hit the books, and hit 'em hard. Make a consistent schedule of study time dedicated solely to the MCAT. If that seems too difficult, use the MCAT books to supplement your study. If you have any more questions: inton@usc.edu
iLagman4 9 months ago
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