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It's important to learn what medical schools screen for in your letter of recommendation. This one strategy will help you find out exactly what needs to be in your med school letter of recommendation so they can assess your characteristics better and help you to stand out from the rest, including who exactly to get your letters of recommendation from. These tips will give you a better insight into what medical schools search for which will help you immensely when sourcing your letters. On top of being an objective evaluation of your suitability for graduate school, the recommendation letter gives the admissions committee a better insight into who you are, beyond your resume or statement of purpose. A great letter of recommendation will assess your skills and abilities to help the board determine whether you have what it takes to excel in their program and why your strengths and background make you the perfect fit for their school. Having glowing recommendation letters from credible sources that endorse your strengths and highlight other skills that can help you achieve your goals, strengthens your application even more. #medschooletterofrecommendation #medschoolletterofreference #letterofrecommendation #premed #BeMo #BeMoAcademicConsulting #bemore

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Why do medical schools actually ask for a letter of reference from students? Why do they bother with this letter? What’s the point of it, and what exactly does it satisfy on the admissions committee’s end? If you’re applying for med school you can be sure you’ll be asked for at least one letter of recommendation, and knowing why they ask for this will help you when you secure a letter of reference from your referee. This letter needs to go beyond your resume or statement of purpose, so knowing specifically what point this letter serves will help you build a better and well-rounded med school application. #medschoolletterofreference #medschoolletterofrecommendation #premed #bemoacademicconsulting #bemore #bemo

Research is a critical part of your medical learning, and it’s important for both how to prepare for med school applications and of course your entire medical career. Research experience of any type is a valuable asset on medical school applications, and clinical research experience even more so. Be sure to check out our blog for more info at bemo.blog. #medschoolresearch #medstudent #universitystudent #collegeadmissions #BeMo #BeMoAcademicConsulting #bemore #premed

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Writing your own med school recommendation letter? Here's the #1 tip for this process. Writing your own letter can help you and your referee get on the same page and be clear on what you’re looking to have in your letter of recommendation. Requesting medical school recommendation letters from certain people like professors or former bosses can be a daunting task, but it could get worse if they ask you to write your own. This is why you need to learn how to write your own letter of recommendation. Even if you’ve been in several of their courses, submitted multiple projects to them, spent time with them in office hours, and exchanged basic pleasantries with them, it can be hard to feel confident in their evaluation of you. Students – even (or perhaps especially) top students – are notorious for their self-doubt. That’s not always a bad thing, as it keeps you striving to do more and do better, but it can lead to a significant under-evaluation of your successes, accomplishments, and overall standing as a student. While you want to put sincere effort and thought into framing the draft you compose, if there’s anything they feel is missing, anything they think should be worded differently, anything that doesn’t represent their voice, they will edit it and make it what it needs to be. So, consider taking this opportunity to ensure that your letter of recommendation does and says all the things you hope it will do and say! #medschoolletterofrecommendation #medschoolletterofreference #premed #bemoacademicconsulting #bemore #bemo

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This is the golden rule when asking someone for a medical school recommendation. This is the only way to get a great letter to help support your med school application. Whether in person or over the phone, approaching someone directly eliminates waiting for a response. Most likely the person will give you an answer right then and there. If the answer is an enthusiastic yes, you should arrange for a second meeting, where you will provide all the necessary information for your recommender: your medical school application timeline and important deadlines, information on how to submit their letter of recommendation, your transcripts, CV, a list of awards or medical school scholarships you’ve won or have applied for, and so on. If you are asking through email, wait for them to respond with a yes before sending them all your supporting documents and submission details, but don’t wait until you start your medical school application, which could be months later. Whenever you’re asking someone to be your reference for medical school, always approach with professionalism and enthusiasm. If they agree to write a letter of recommendation for you, you may choose to share your motivation for applying to medical school, your goals, and any helpful information on writing a letter of recommendation for referees who are new to the task. While medical school recommendation letters are written by someone else, the process requires you to be involved, at least in the beginning. #medschoolletterofreference #medschoolletterofrecommendation #premed #bemoacademicconsulting #bemore #bemo

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Do you know who to ask for a medical school letter of reference? The first important step to securing a strong and accurate medical school letter of reference is knowing who to approach so you can get the best letter for your med school application. Some people in your life are much better to approach and have write them you a letter of reference than others, and knowing who you can approach for the ideal letter will help you with the admissions process. It's essential for a student to pick their references wisely and to give them all the details they require in order to produce an insightful and convincing letter of recommendation, as it may impact your likelihood of getting into a medical school. Do not ask for a letter from anyone who would not describe you as an excellent, outstanding candidate for medical school. Your referees must be able to talk about your best skills, your greatest accomplishments, and your virtuous character. You do not want mediocre or unenthusiastic letters of recommendation. The writer should have no hesitation about providing you with a letter when you approach them. If your chosen referee is unsure, it would be better to ask someone else, as these letters are meant to enhance your application and impress admissions committees. #medschoolletterofreference #medschoolletterofrecommendation #premed #bemoacademicconsulting #bemore #bemo

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The real reason why med schools ask for references is to see an objective review of your suitability for med school. They already know you think you are good enough, but what about others? It serves as a testament to the applicants' skills, moral integrity, and likelihood of becoming a doctor. An applicant can stand out and reveal experiences, accomplishments, and attributes that cannot be shown by transcripts or test results with the help of a powerful letter of reference. They are intended to give admissions committees a third-party, unbiased assessment of your suitability for a career in medicine. It's essential for a student to pick their references wisely and to give them all the details they require in order to produce an insightful and convincing letter of recommendation, as it may impact your likelihood of getting into a medical school. Do not ask for a letter from anyone who would not describe you as an excellent, outstanding candidate for medical school. Your referees must be able to talk about your best skills, your greatest accomplishments, and your virtuous character. You do not want mediocre or unenthusiastic letters of recommendation. The writer should have no hesitation about providing you with a letter when you approach them. If your chosen referee is unsure, it would be better to ask someone else, as these letters are meant to enhance your application and impress admissions committees. #medschoolletterofreference #medschoolletterofrecommendation #premed #bemoacademicconsulting #bemore #bemo

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Here’s how to know exactly who to go to and who to avoid when looking for a medical school letter of reference. Knowing who to approach versus who not to, for a letter of recommendation or reference, is the first big step in securing a fantastic recommendation for the medical school you’re applying to. Medical school recommendation letters are an important part of the application process for both DO and MD programs. They are meant to present an external, objective evaluation of your suitability for a career in medicine to admissions committees. Your medical school recommendation letters must be exceptional. Because admissions committees must look through hundreds of applicants with high GPAs, high MCAT scores, and impressive medical school personal statements, your recommendation letters will influence the impression you’ve created of yourself and your eligibility as a future physician – and the first place that starts with is who you should approach for the best reference letter to best showcase who you are. In short, these letters need to emphasize your exceptionality to make a lasting impression and make your medical school application stand out. #medschoolletterofreference #medschoolletterofrecommendation #premed #bemoacademicconsulting #bemore #bemo

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Some students may wish to write the MCAT more than one time in hopes to achieve a better score. "Should I retake the MCAT?" may seem like a question with easy answers, but as with most aspects of medical school admissions the answer can be complicated. While many medical schools in Canada and the U.S. have clear MCAT score cutoffs, the decision to retake the MCAT is never a simple one. You can take the MCAT up to 3 times during a given year, 4 times in a 2-year period, and 7 times in your lifetime. Even with a gap year before medical school, odds are you’ll be working within that middle ground of 2 years, so we’ll just say 3-4 times—and trust us, if you’re considering a 6th or even 7th test, you may want to consider a school that doesn’t require the MCAT at all. Of course, just because you can retake the test doesn’t mean you necessarily should. Deciding to retest demands a significant investment of time, money, and energy. Determining if your current score is high enough is naturally the first question you should answer when considering a retake. An important caveat when comparing your score is that you absolutely must score better on a retake. Retaking the test and getting a lower score signals a lot of negative things to admissions committees, not the least of which is the fundamental suggestion that you may struggle to learn from your mistakes. If your original MCAT study schedule and practice program failed you, then you should be able to prove your adaptability by making changes that have a positive impact. Adaptability and flexibility are vital qualities in both medical students and practicing physicians, and you don’t want to give the impression that you lack either. #rewritemcat #mcat #premed #BeMo #BeMoAcademicConsulting #bemore

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The medical school admissions process is undeniably biased, but you can fight and work toward changing those biases and flawed systems. The MCAT, GPA, and situational judgment tests are interviews that can be flawed, so what can students do to beat them and get in? There are ways around a flawed admissions process, as we’ve helped many students get into medical schools without having wealth or connections. While it’s possible, medical schools can favor students with privileged backgrounds or those connected to the school or institution; there are things you can do to combat this. You shouldn’t worry about fairness and let it deter you when applying. What you should focus on is doing all you can to get into medical school, as once you’re in, that will give you a much better position to make changes and voice your opinions about the admissions process. So while the admissions process has signs of being biased, what you can control and work toward is change while you’re in medical school or, even better yet, while you’re a doctor. Getting accepted is possible if you prepare in the right ways and get help when needed. It’s only when you’re a part of the industry is when you can get more involved to better improve the flaws in the system. Wherever you choose to apply to med school, learning how to prepare for your med school application is the first challenge you will have to face. You’ll want to know how to make your medical school application stand out. Preparing your medical school application can be a lengthy process, and it often requires patience, perseverance, careful planning, and decision-making. It, therefore, makes sense to take advantage of any and all resources available to you and seek some outside help as you prepare to take this crucial step in your medical career. #medschoolbiased #medschooladmission #medicalschoolapplication #premed #BeMo #BeMoAcademicConsulting #bemore

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Here is how you hook the reader with your grad school statement of purpose. There’s one tip you should know and use to keep the admissions officer hooked from the first sentence. The goal is to grab the attention of the admissions officer as soon as possible. Using this tip will ensure a memorable and compelling essay from start to finish, so you can ensure the admissions officer gets pulled in and reads the entire essay. You have one chance to hook your reader when writing your statement of purpose and with this one tip in mind, you’ll be able to do just that. #gradschoolstatementofpurpose #statementofpurposeessay #statementofpurpose #BeMo #BeMoAcademicConsulting #bemore

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Be sure to use these top tips when you are brainstorming ideas for your grad school statement of purpose. These tips will allow you to come up with ideas and material you can use to make your essay memorable and cohesive. When trying to craft your graduate school statement of purpose often times it’s hard to know where to start, what to include, how much detail to add, and how best to drum up experiences and events from you life. With these brainstorming tips you’ll have more than enough material to include in your grad school statement of purpose and be able to shape a fantastic essay that showcases you in the best light and why you’re applying to grad school. While your academic transcripts and letters of reference reveal your academic credentials, your statement of purpose gives you the chance to present yourself as a candidate in a more well-rounded and compelling way. This is your opportunity to make yourself stand out from the rest of the other applicants. Of course, each school is different, and you need to make sure you have checked the specific requirements of your chosen institutions before you begin writing your statement. But no matter which school you’re applying to, one thing is certain: a strong statement of purpose is crucial to your success. #gradschoolstatementofpurpose #statementofpurposeessay #statementofpurpose #brainstormingessay #BeMo #BeMoAcademicConsulting #bemore

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This is the #1 rule you need to know if you’re wondering how much to add and how many stories and experiences to include in your grad school statement of purpose. How many different stories or events you should include can impact the admissions officer’s reading experience, which is something you want to go smoothly. If the admissions officer becomes confused, lost, or worse, bored with your statement of purpose essay it might be because you’re adding too many pieces of information in the form on stories, and too many things that aren’t needed. This video will explain how to balance how much information to give and how many different stories to include as you write your grad school statement of purpose. While you do want to showcase yourself and paint a colorful narrative about why you’re applying to grad school, and how you came to this moment, you don’t want to muddy the essay with too many stories and experiences that don’t connect the dots or help your essay in the best way possible. #gradschoolstatementofpurpose #statementofpurposeessay #statementofpurpose #brainstormingessay #BeMo #BeMoAcademicConsulting #bemore