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Applying to Medical School in 2015 and Beyond

Applying to Medical School in 2015 and Beyond. Lee Witters Sarah Berger Annette Hamilton. Dartmouth. # applicants: 130 % alumni: 80% % lst time applicants accepted: 78% # schools/applicant: 22 # acceptances/applicant: 2.5 (1- 11) GPAs accepted: Overall: 3.62 (3.0- 4.00)

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Applying to Medical School in 2015 and Beyond

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  1. Applying to Medical School in 2015 and Beyond • Lee Witters • Sarah Berger • Annette Hamilton

  2. Dartmouth • # applicants: 130 • % alumni: 80% • % lst time applicants accepted: 78% • # schools/applicant: 22 • # acceptances/applicant: 2.5 (1-11) • GPAs accepted: • Overall: 3.62 (3.0-4.00) • BCPM: 3.54 (2.65-4.00) • GPA not accepted: • Overall: 3.37 (2.75-3.70) • BCPM: 3.20 (2.2-3.8) • MCAT • Accepted : • 11VR/11.5PS/11.5BS/34.3 • Not Accepted: • 10VR/10PS/10.5BS/30.8 National • # applicants: 47,782 • # accepted: 20,141 (42%) • GPA all applicants: 3.55 (3.4-5 BCPM) • GPA accepted: 3.70 (3.64 BCPM) • MCAT all takers • 8.5VR/9PS/9.BS/26.7 • MCAT accepted applicants 9VR/10PS/10BS/29.7 Some Medical School Admission Statistics:2014 Matriculants BCPM=Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Math (also Neuroscience (not Psych), Some Engineering) VR=Verbal Reasoning, PS=Physical Sciences, BS=Biological Sciences

  3. Factors Influencing Admission Statistics Beyond GPA & MCAT • Clinical Experience/Exposure • Community Service • Research Experience • List of Schools (# and appropriateness relative to credentials) • Personal statement & Interview • Letters of evaluation • Utilization of advising services

  4. Elements of a Successful Application to Medical School Courses (GPA, Science GPA) MCAT Letters of Evaluation Extracurricular Experiences Personal & Professional Characteristics Skills & Abilities Clinical Exposure Altruistic Service Scholarly Activity (outside classroom)

  5. Active listener Problem solver Communicator (oral, written) Critical thinker Multilingual Resiliency Integrity/Judgment Adaptability Reliability/Dependability Persistence Motivation Intellectual curiosity Empathy Altruistic service Evaluating Beyond Grades,MCAT Scores and Prior Experiences in Health Skills & Abilities Personal & Professional Characteristics

  6. First Things First • Make your intention to possibly apply known to our advising system..i.e. SIGN IN • Have an individual conversation with an advisor as to whether 2015 is the optimum time for you to be applying to medical school or whether you should consider delaying till 2016 or later • Familiarize yourself with all the sources of information • KEEP TO ANNOUNCED DEADLINES! • Read all Application Newsletters

  7. Applying to Medical School in 2015 and Beyond • Overview: Where is help? • Important web sites: • NSS (www.dartmouth.edu/~nss) • Several links in “Medical School”section including Alumni Advice network &‘Medical School Application 2015-16’(podcasts, documents) • American Association of Medical Colleges (www.aamc.org/students/applying/start.htm) • Links on right:AMCAS, MCAT, Aspiring Docs.org, Medical Schools/More Resources

  8. Applying to Medical School in 2015 and Beyond: A POP QUIZ! • Should I apply in 2015? • When should I take the MCAT exam and how should I prepare for it? • When should I begin to ask for letters of evaluation and how does the Dartmouth letter system work? • How does the actual AMCAS application process work and what dates am I aiming for to complete it?

  9. Applying to Medical School in 2015 and Beyond: A POP QUIZ! • Should I apply in 2015? EVERYONE needs to have an individual one-on-one conversation with Sarah or Lee now to select an application year that best fits your credentials and your aspirations

  10. Applying to Medical School in 2015 and Beyond: A POP QUIZ! • Should I apply in 2015? • When should I take the MCAT exam and how should I prepare for it?

  11. Applying to Medical School in 2015 and Beyond • The MCAT exam, registration and preparation • When/where/which? Cost? ($275) • How to prepare? MCAT Survey: ‘How NSS Prepares’ • Other issues: testing accommodations; fee assistance

  12. The Application • AMCAS application (released early May; earliest submission early June; ideal by late June/early July) • Personal information (issue of institutional action/misdemeanor/felony) • Grades from all institutions (with transcripts (paper)) • Personal statement • Activities & Experiences • School list (how to decide?) • $$$ ($160 (one school); $36 for each additional school) • Letters of evaluation • MCAT Score • Secondary applications (more essays; more $$) • Interview invitation (Sept to mid-March)

  13. Applying to Medical School in 2015 and Beyond: A POP QUIZ! • Should I apply in 2015? • When should I take the MCAT exam and how should I prepare for it? • When should I begin to ask for letters of evaluation and how does the Dartmouth letter system work? • Terms to know: Composite Letter, Supporting Letters, Composite Packet, Interfolio

  14. Composite Letter of Evaluation • REQUIRED unless you are class of 2012 or previous • No more than six (6) writers including your composite writer. • 3-5 writers will write supporting letters (these + your composite letter = composite packet) • Who will be your letter writers? • TWO science faculty who’ve taught you • Major professor • Extracurricular letter

  15. Credentials • Open your Interfolioaccount • Wait till fall (will send instructions) • Waiving your rights of access • Ask letter writers – give them timelines • Create & upload supporting documents • Autobiographical Sketch • Resume • Transcript (from Registrar (order on-line)) • Release to Composite Writer • Additional letters (after composite) – talk to Annette • Timelines/Deadlines (Agreement form)

  16. Questions About Interfolio? Send e-mail to credentials@dartmouth.edu

  17. Applying to Medical School in 2015 and Beyond: A POP QUIZ! • Should I apply in 2015? • When should I take the MCAT exam and how should I prepare for it? • When should I begin to ask for letters of evaluation and how does the Dartmouth letter system work? • How does the actual AMCAS application process work and what dates am I aiming for to complete it?

  18. The Application • AMCAS application (released early May; earliest submission early June; ideal by late June/early July) • Personal information (issue of institutional action/misdemeanor/felony) • Grades from all institutions (with transcripts (paper)) • Personal statement • Activities & Experiences • School list (how to decide?) • $$$ ($160 (one school); $36 for each additional school) • Letters of evaluation • MCAT Score • Secondary applications (more essays; more $$) • Interview invitation (Sept to mid-March)

  19. Timeline for Actual Application 2014-15

  20. Timeline for Actual Application 2015-16

  21. Summary of Deadlines (Ideal (i.e. target) & Final)

  22. Timeline Agreement Sheet Please review, sign and return by the end of this meeting or to HPP office in Carson Advising Center Composite Letter Work Sheet Submit by end of winter term to Annette Hamilton

  23. Applying to Medical School in 2015 and BeyondA Few More Things • Medical Application Newsletter • Winter/Spring Term Workshops • How to Ask for Letters, Getting Started on a Personal Statement, Filling out the AMCAS Application, Choosing Schools, Interviewing, Post-Bacc/Gap Year Options • Fee Waivers • Investment of your time to do all of this

  24. Early Assurance Program for Dartmouth College Class of 2016 Geisel Admissions Officers Andrew Welch & Aileen Panitz presentation this Thursday, July 31, 6:30 PM, Carson L01

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