Session 128 In this episode, Ryan and Allison talk about some tips for you to successfully submit your medical applications on time. If you're applying, first take a deep breath. You don't need to submit your application on the first day. Meanwhile, here are tips on how it successfully submit your medical applications on time. Apply early. The school's deadline for submission should not be your goal date. Submitting late is not an option; if you do, better apply the next year Make sure you have all the information you need when you sit down the first time. What are the things you need? Transcripts from every school you've been to A list of extracurricular activities you've done A list of your advisors/mentors/supervisors and their contact information Take note of how many hours you spent for a particular activity, what you did there, and how it affected you Keep a log of everything you're doing List of medical schools you're applying to Know in advance how many schools you're applying to. Don't apply to a ton of schools due to the high cost; however, apply to enough number  of schools to increase your chances of getting in Get your letter writers to write letters now. Who's writing all your letters? Know more about them. You can pick what letter goes to what school Proofread everything. Take note of some weird formatting issues Have other people proofread your application Make sure you follow all the proper protocols (like when requesting for your transcripts to be sent to the testing service) Use an appropriate email. Your email address should be professional-looking. Use your personal email instead of your work email. Only put activities that really matter and have great impact to you. Include activities that are/have: Transformative Major impact Changes your outlook to make you grow Your personal statement can make or break your application. Take your time and a lot of reiterations Have a physician read it Have someone read it for grammar and another one for content Know your timeline. When should each thing be submitted? Links and Other Resources: Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Check out jointheacademy.net because we may be opening up soon! Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there!