I ended up choosing somewhere closer to home. I got into a lot of really good school but ultimately didn't want to be that far away. I had to turn down a lot of scholarships...

For me, I chose schools to apply to based off of which schools had combined MD/PhD programs or good med schools associated with them. Geographically I was all over the...

I met with a private admissions counselor once (someone local) but it was a waste of time. Essentially she just told me some additional schools that I should think of applying to, but...

I declined other schools because they were too far away. I was thinking about how long the plane trip would be if I just wanted to go home for a weekend and what a hassle it would...

Overall, my interviews seemed pretty insignificant. Most of them were in local coffee shops with alumni who openly admitted that the interview had little to no impact on my acceptance to...

It’s important to make good use of your summer- something showing initiative and responsibility. Having a job is good, but even something not paid like a full time volunteer commitment can...

For me, my school had a great section on Naviance that listed out the local scholarships. I went through old local newspapers to find the graduation issue where it listed all the seniors’...

In college I am involved in less activities than in high school, but they are all more time consuming. I am in a sorority, which takes up a ton of time because...

I think a good “Why Us” essay for Stanford is because it combines so many different aspects and lets you pursue your diverse passions. There aren’t many places where someone can be...

I am planning on getting an MD/ PhD either at a private school or with an MSTP program. I am already done with my premed requirements (as a sophomore) and...