Getting into Medical School Today

by Plantz, Scott H.; Lorenzo, Nicholas Y.; Cole, Jesse A.; Arco Publishing

• ISBN13: 9780028610641
• ISBN10: 0028610644
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-07-01
• Publisher: Arco Pub

Summary

This bestselling guide offers a wealth of inside advice on curriculum planning, the application, the MCAT, interviewing and resumes, selecting a school, and obtaining financial aid.

Table of Contents

Foreword
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Medicine as a Career	p. 1
High School Preparation and College Selection	p. 9
College Professors/Advisors	p. 15
Freshman Classes	p. 21
Major Selection	p. 27
Core Requirements	p. 33
Science Grade Maintenance	p. 35
Study Habits	p. 41
Part-Time Jobs	p. 47
College Activities	p. 53
Application Forms	p. 59
The Medical College Admission Test	p. 77
Letters of Recommendation	p. 81
Curriculum Vitae Preparation	p. 87
Where to Apply	p. 93
Interviews	p. 97
Medical School Selection and Financial Aid	p. 105
Special Applicants: Minorities, Older Students, and Women	p. 115
What to Do if You Do Not Get In	p. 123
Medical School	p. 135
Residency	p. 145
Goals, Priorities, and Conclusions	p. 155
Accredited U.S. Medical Schools	p. 157
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