Applying To Medical Or Dental School
STERN COLLEGE/BEREN CAMPUS ACADEMIC ADVISING
Before You Apply
The most important question to ask yourself at this point are, "Am I ready to apply? Have I created the most competitive application possible? Would I benefit from an extra year? A post bac program?" Medical and dental schools see over 5,000 applications a season. They want to read yours once. Make it count!
- What To Expect in Medical School
- 10 Things to Do to Prepare for Applying to Medical School
- Making the Most of Your Gap Year
Understanding The Process
Additional Resources
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Yeshiva University has developed several programs with colleges in the New York area where students can continue their training. Students interested in any of these programs should speak with the Pre-Professional Advisor for more details.
- The Graduate Program in Physician Assistant Studies at Mercy College
- New York College of Podiatry
- NYU School of Nursing
- New York University College of Dentistry
- Rutgers School of Dentistry—EARLY ASSURANCE
- SUNY Upstate Medical College
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Writing A Letter of Intent - Special thanks to Mr. Ramon L. Villongco, Assistant Director of Admissions, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, for this presentation which was used during his session to pre-health students.
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The MCAT and DAT exams are one of the most important aspects of your application. Plan ahead. Organize your study schedule. Leave room for contingency plans.
- About the MCAT® Exam
- Prepare for the MCAT Exam
- Understanding the MCAT
- Understanding Your MCAT Score Report
- MCAT FAQ’s
- Summary of MCAT Total and Section Scores
- MCAT Scores and GPAs for Applicants and Matriculants to U.S. Medical Schools, 2017-2018 through 2018-2019
- MCAT and GPA Grid for Applicants and Acceptances to U.S. Medical Schools, 2017-2018 through 2018-2019
- MCAT Test Dates
- MCAT Study Tips - Special thanks to Med School Tutors for creating this PP presentation with helpful hints for preparing for the MCAT, including sample CARS questions.
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- VITA Interviews - PowerPoint presentation from session on new 2020-2021 VITA interview format
- Interview Tips: Distributed by AADSAS but applies to medical as well as dental interviews.
- For Your Interviews
- Acing Your Medical School Interview
- Interview Do's and Don'ts
- Selecting a Medical School: 35 Questions I Wish I Had Asked
- Mock Interviews: After you submit your application and before you receive invitations for interviews, be sure to schedule several Mock Interviews with Career Services.
- Big Interview: Student's may also use YU's Career Center's The Big Interview, an interactive interview session which includes a set of medical school-related questions.
- School Interview Questions
- MMI Interviews
- What it’s Like to Participate in Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs)
- Schools Conducting MMI Interviews
- Guide to the Multiple Mini Inverview (MMI) and CASPer™ Test - Special Thanks to YU alumni Aitan Magence and Sivan Shahar Potash, M.D. Candidates, New York Medical College, Class of 2022 for compiling this presentation.
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Consult this list to find American medical schools which accept Canadian citizens.
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English Equivalency Letter for students who have graduated post Spring 2017 applying to graduate program which require verification that Writing Intensive designated courses are English-based composition courses.
English Equivalency Letter for students who graduated prior to Spring 2017 - For students applying to graduate programs which require verification that First Year Seminar (FYS) and First Year Seminar Honors (FYSH) courses are English-based composition courses.