actual questions and CORRECT answers
What is the best way to attain good letters of recommendation? - CORRECT
ANSWER Make a conscientious effort to engage with your professors
What are some things medical schools consider in your applications? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Community Service
-Shadowing
-Research
-Extracurriculars/leadership experience
Who is Dr. Richard Sanker? - CORRECT ANSWER Director of Pre-Health Studies
What topics will be discussed in this course? - CORRECT ANSWER -Allopathic vs.
Osteopathic Medicine
-Money and Medicine
-Residency and Medical Training
What does the MCAT stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Medical College Admission
Test
Which of the following course is not a required pre-requisite for most medical schools?
Physics
Ecology
Biochemistry
English Composition - CORRECT ANSWER Ecology
Which application service is used for DO schools? - CORRECT
ANSWER AACOMAS
, When do medical school applications open? - CORRECT ANSWER May
TRUE/FALSE- You can apply as a non-science major. - CORRECT ANSWER True
What are some important things to know when preparing for the MCAT? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Give yourself plenty of time
-Use all study materials
-Ensure you have taken pre-recs
-Consider your application cycle and when you hope to apply
Is there a perfect time to apply for medical school? - CORRECT ANSWER no
What makes a complete medical school application? - CORRECT ANSWER -
secondary application and fees paid
-official transcripts
-MCAT
-letters of evaluation
-primary application
Which of the following is not a type of interview described in the book?
panel interview
one-on-one interview
phone interview
multiple mini-interview - CORRECT ANSWER phone interview
TRUE/FALSE- If a medical school applicant is dishonest during the criminal background
check they may be rejected from admission or have an offer of admission rescinded. -
CORRECT ANSWER true