A latest edition of a proven reference for prospective medical school students reflects today's educational environments and emphasizes the importance of a good MCAT score, providing coverage of the application and interview process while listing the requirements of more than 140 colleges. Original.
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Synopsis:
Getting into medical school is a demanding process, with less than half of all medical school candidates gaining admission. The updated 10th edition of this reliable guide advises prospective medical students on the undergraduate courses they should take, then takes them step-by-step through the process of taking the required Medical College Admission Test, applying to medical school, getting past the personal interview, and doing well as a medical student. This edition also offers new information on getting into osteopathic schools, and presents an updated list of websites that provide valuable information to medical school candidates.
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If You're Thinking About Going to Medical School--Read This Book!
Today, fewer than one-half of all students who apply to medical school are accepted--which emphasizes the importance of well-focused preparation by medical school candidates. In its previous editions Getting into Medical School gained a well-earned reputation for the sound advice it has given medical school candidates. Updated to reflect today's medical school environment, this new eleventh edition stresses the importance of attaining a high score on the standardized MCAT. It also guides applicants through the arduous process of medical school application and advises them on ways to make a good impression when they are invited for that all-important personal interview. The book concludes with a medical school directory listing up-to-date tuitions and fees, academic requirements, and application and enrollment information for more than 140 accredited medical and osteopathic colleges across the United States. Also included is a list of Web sites that provide helpful information to medical school candidates.
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