Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A

Our premed today has a good uGPA, but her overall trend raises some red flags. Find out why I recommend taking additional coursework to demonstrate consistency. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The P...

Today, we discuss how to recover from a downward trend in your GPA. Listen to find out why I think a postbac might be a good idea for this student. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playboo...

You LOVE ortho, but should you discuss your interest orthopedics in your personal statement? Find out why not and what to do instead to craft a better PS. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Mappd Blueprint MCAT Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal...

Our coaching call today centers around a student who has bounced around several schools, majors and paths. How does she communicate she wants to be a doctor? Links: Full Episode Blog MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Blueprint MCAT Application Renovation videos Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy !

He improved from a 488 to a 493 but still needs to improve. He's in the middle of applications. Should he take it in September or wait and reapply next year? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Prem...

After being called to Active Duty, this premed found herself facing 3 weeks of coursework and 5 finals within 24 hours. How should she address her suspension? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Pre...

Our student this week has spent hours taking care of family members as a caretaker. Would it count as clinical experience? Links: Full Episode Blog Post How is COVID-19 impacting Medical School Admissions in 2021? Blueprint MCAT Premed Hangout Group MedEd Media

Wondering when is an appropriate time to contact medical schools? In this podcast, I answer this question and more! Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School A...

Today's student is worried that her GPA isn't high enough in light of her background. But can she prove her academic ability despite her GPA inconsistency? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed...

Many students participate in clubs during their premed journey. Is it something that should be included in the med school activity section? It depends! Listen. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel The MCAT CARS Podcast The MCAT Podcast   Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide t...

Our student today is worried that her GPA isn't high enough in light of being a overrepresented student. Will her GPA be viewed with her ethnicity as a factor? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Process Bluep...

This mom of five is trying to keep going despite all odds but sometimes lacks the confidence and motivation to keep going. How should she approach the bad days? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The P...

There are lots of new ways to get clinical experience, but how do you know which one counts for medical schools? Listen to this week's episode to find out! Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed...

Today's student has been dealing with family/personal issues. Even with an upward trend, her GPA of 2.5 will only get her a rejection. What should she do now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Pre...

With 7 college transcripts, she is worried that medical schools would look down on her app and GPA. However, that's not what she should have been worried about. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The P...

She is waitlisted at 5 schools but may not know if she will get a spot until up to maybe June. Should she retake her MCAT and prepare to apply again? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playb...

Our caller today is applying this cycle and wants to know if they should contact medical schools to show interest before applying. If so, how should it be done? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ eshadowing.com  

She has prepared everything she needs to submit her application early, but now she can't get her spring grades until much later. Should she proceed without them? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Blueprint MCAT

Today, I answered this nontrad student's question on how to answer and connect with med school admissions. It's important to be human and not a robot. Listen! Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview The Premed Playb...

Today, our student is looking for clear answers after receiving different, conflicting pieces of advice from medical admissions, doctors, and advisors. Listen! Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Mappd Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ

This student is wondering how med school admissions will view transfers between different schools. I also answer other questions about school lists, HPSP, etc. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Application Academy The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement Blueprint MCAT

This student has a passion for pediatrics. Would it be an issue to disclose it on the med school application? We also discussed sending LOR to specific schools. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Application Academy The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement Blueprint MCAT

An important part of the med school application is the extracurricular activities section. How do you know which category your activities falls in? Listen to see Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Blueprint MCAT The MCAT Podcast

Today, I walked a student through her application to see why she hasn't gotten any med school invites. We also talked about shadowing parents, essays, and more! Links: Full Episode Blog Post MSAR Application Renovation Blueprint Prep MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Sta...

You are starting MCAT prep to take in the spring, but you have many classes and other responsibilities. Should you focus on your classes or squeeze in the MCAT? Links: Full Episode Blog Post AMCAS TMDSAS   AACOMAS Blueprint Prep MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Sta...