I am looking for a med school student, i have questions (plural) :(<br />I'm currently sophmore undergrad and I need to talk to someone who has med school admissions experience :D<br />email me PRETTY PLEASE (i don't have another career goal lol)<br />[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]<br /><br />some of my questions include:<br />did you participate in a undergraduate research project?<br />how many med schools did you apply too?<br />and how much physics is on the MCAT?<br />o and how did you prepare for the MCAT?<br /><br />k that's it :D<br />

its hella hard but worth it if u can keep up with it, only a handfull make it

The answer you seek is that nothing you do above and beyond the prerequisites will hurt your chances and could be the difference between you and someone else for the last spot. They will pick the applicant who did more outside of the classroom. Plus research (if you take it seriously) will teach you analytical and problem solving skills that will help you later in your career.

I did the research, applied everywhere and anywhere.

My secret to the process was to do a grad program at the school I wanted to go to (Jefferson Medical College). Then I was able to develop relationships with the folks who would decide my fate.

As for the MCAT, practice tests are the secret. Tell yourself the answer is in front of you and see if the physics answers can help give away the formula or train of thought the question writer had. This came to me after taking every practice test I could find.

It worked - 1st test 18 combined
Actual test 35 11 bio 11 verbal 13 physical

Good luck! Oh and write very polished and honest personal statement.