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Jordan Cantor
An Introduction Into A Brutally Honest Guide Of Medical School:
I’ll just come out and say the truth: most students will not make it to medical school. As sad as that might be, it is the truth. Most guides you read on college and medical school highlight the fact that it is a hard and competitive place, but those guides say anyone can do it; in reality, an average college biology class has about half those students next semester in organic chemistry, and a very lucky classroom has three students complete medical school. This guide is not to convince you out of dreaming of medical school, but it will either have you realize the truth of the situation or motivate you through passive aggressive statements. This guide won’t have a lot of complex drawing because, honestly, you won’t take the time to read some complex flowchart someone made rather than some simple drawing that you can easily remember. I’m a college student, just like you are going to be or currently are, and I know I would ignore the flowchart as well.
Preparing Before Entering College
An important part of the whole process of getting into medical school is being prepared before you even get into college. It is crucial to be sure that being in the medical field is something you want to do, as it will take a large amount of time and dedication to obtain a job in the medical field. To find out if this would be a career you are interested in, go into your community and reach out to doctors in the area to request a job shadowing opportunity to watch them in action. There are many unique jobs in the medical field, and while it isn’t as important to know exactly what until later in college, it is recommended to have a goal, even if temporary. This will allow you to have a reason to continue going through college, even if you change that goal in a later year. Having experience earlier than college also looks better on a resume, as you are working towards your goal earlier than others will, giving you an edge over them. This can include many things, from internships and volunteer time. Once you get into college, you will have more chances to show yourself, but it is good to have something before you get there.
Choosing The Right College
The next step for getting into medical school is finding the right college for you. Take some time to research both local and far options, as you can discover more variety through those options. It is important to find not only a college that supports medical/biology, but one that is the correct feel for you. Despite all the reviews a college may have, they mean nothing if you think it is the right college for you. After looking it up online, set up a visit to see the campus with your eyes. After finding the right college for you, set a few other colleges to apply to as well. Instead of only applying to one single college, it is important to at least look like you are interested in other places. If a college wants you more, they will be willing