Overview
This 12-minute video from Med School Insiders guides pre-med students through six critical questions to determine if they're truly ready to apply to medical school. Learn why applying prematurely often leads to rejection and how to avoid becoming part of the 50% of applicants who don't get accepted. Discover the importance of submitting applications early, assessing your mental readiness, evaluating your competitiveness as a candidate, ensuring you have necessary experiences and materials, confirming financial resources for the application process, and considering whether a gap year might be beneficial. The video includes access to a Med School Chance Predictor tool and links to additional resources including an application timeline guide and information about Caribbean medical schools. Perfect for pre-med students wanting to maximize their chances of acceptance by applying at the optimal time.
Syllabus
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Are You Able to Submit Your Application Early?
02:26 Are You in the Right Headspace?
04:20 Are You a Competitive Candidate?
07:43 Do You Have the Experience and Materials?
08:22 Do You Have the Funds/Financial Resources?
09:36 Do You Want to Take a Year Off?
Taught by
Med School Insiders