If you are in middle school or high school and underperformed in class, it is time to learn what many top students already know. Why? Because knowledge in power, and power plus logic leads to better decisions and ultimately better grades. With better grades, school is more fun and your options after graduation increase “exponentially.”[…]
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While each component of the application is important and should be optimized, when the admissions committee member reviews your letters of recommendation, he or she is without exception looking to be pleasantly surprised and impressed. You must do everything in your power to ensure that this is accomplished. Simply emailing your supervisor and asking for[…]
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The regular decision acceptance rate at Stanford University is a “jaw dropping” 3.3%, while the overall acceptance rate is 4.3%. Harvard admissions is marginally easier. In other words, for even students supremely talented and academically gifted, the odds are unlikely to gain admission to America’s most elite universities. However, if you know what the Ivies[…]
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Whether you didn’t receive that medical school acceptance letter, or perhaps you just want to fend off such a rejection, this blog post should serve you well. Poor Metrics: Low undergraduate GPA & MCAT At a minimum, one must reach your target medical school’s average GPA, and score in the middle 50% of MCAT scores[…]
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According to the author, Deep Work is the “superpower of the 21st Century.” Cal Newport, MIT graduate and associate professor at Georgetown University, states there are three types of people that will survive in tough times and prosper in good times: Owners of capital (financial resources), or those with access to it Those who can[…]
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Curiosity – An insatiable curious approach to life and an unrelenting quest for continuous learning. Interestingly, I have found a term at only one place on the Internet. The term is “intellectual curiosity;” and I have seen it only on Stanford University’s website. Also, of note is the motto of Harvard University, “Veritas,” meaning the[…]
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Approach your personal statement as an opportunity to: Connect with the Reader What do you want to tell a total stranger about yourself? Articulate What Matters to You The enlightened reader wants to see inside your soul. They want to know what interests you, what challenges you, what inspires you, and what will be your[…]
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Who Belongs? Who Gets In? Defacto Mission Statement: At its finest, Harvard Medical School attracts and supports those that strive to improve the human condition from disease, illness and injury. To study medicine at Harvard is to prepare to play a leading role in this journey. Harvard Medical School excels in both teaching and innovating[…]
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The Stoic Philosophers nearly two millennia ago realized that brilliant minds appear to be the exception, and the age-old question, “are you born with genius or is it acquired,” is frequently asked. Greek philosopher Socrates, despite being very wise promoted the position that he “knew nothing.” Socrates did appreciate that we see glimpses of amazing[…]
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40 hours of your valuable time toward completing the application: An Ambitious Goal If it were your birthday, would you prefer certain, special cuisines for dinner over others, or will anything for dinner do? Does style matter to you? When you shop for clothing, do you buy items as separate pieces with no consideration to[…]
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