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Getting into Medical School
What Age Should I Apply to Medical School?
There is no set rule on when you should apply to medical school. Some people apply as early as 20 and others apply as late as 50. You should apply to medical school when you feel that your application…
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Getting into Medical School
Does Your Undergraduate Institution Affect Admissions?
If it does, it matters very little. Some medical schools will say they give little preference to undergraduate college and others say they give no preference. Of course it is more impressive for a student to have a 4.0…
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Requirements for Medical School
What are the Most Important Factors for Admissions?
Without a doubt, the two most important factors are GPA (science and overall) and MCAT score. Many medical schools do not even consider applicants whose GPA and MCAT scores fall well below their averages. To learn more about what…
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Requirements for Medical School
Is There a Foreign Language Requirement?
No, but it is recommended at some medical schools. Schools that are located in states where foreign-language speakers are widely prevalent will probably recommend its applicants to learn a foreign language. For example, medical schools in California highly recommend…
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Requirements for Medical School
Is There a Standardized Test That is Required?
Yes, most students are going to need to take the Medical College Admission Test, also known as the MCAT. Medical schools require all traditional applicants to take this exam. It is very rare that a student gets accepted to…
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Requirements for Medical School
Is Clinical Experience Required for Medical School?
Although medical schools say clinical experience is not a strict requirement, it might as well be a prerequisite. An applicant with no clinical experience will be doing him or herself a huge disfavor. Medical schools are extremely hesitant to…
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Requirements for Medical School
Is Volunteer Work Required for Medical School?
Technically, no. Most medical schools do not have volunteer service as a requirement to apply to medical school. However, all medical schools highly recommend getting experience doing medical related work before you apply to medical school. In fact, you…
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About Majors
Will a Double Major Help for Medical School?
It really depends. Remember that the two most important factors for getting into medical school are GPA and MCAT score. Having a double major will not increase either of these factors. What can help is if your double…
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About Majors
Do You Have to Major in a Science Discipline?
No, you do not have to major in a science to go to medical school. This is one of the biggest misconceptions among pre-meds. Majoring in a science does not increase or decrease your chances at obtaining admissions into medical…
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About Majors
What is the Best Major for Medical School?
There is none. A huge misconception is that a student must major in a science discipline to get into medical school; this is as far from the truth as you can get. Medical schools do not give any preference…
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