Episode 66: Top 10 Primary Application Mistakes (& How To Avoid Them)

If you are planning to apply to medical school soon and want to save yourself the devastation of rejection (and the cost of having to reapply), then this episode is for you! We review the 10 most common mistakes we see on primary applications to medical school, including:

• Rushing your application

• Applying late

• Not explaining clearly WHY you want to be a doctor

• Leaving big gaps in your story

• Not making use of the disadvantaged statement

• Listing too few activities

• Not having enough clinical experience

• Telling instead of showing

• Exuding arrogance or overconfidence

• Not asking for help!