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[2024] Choose Your Medical School tool: Important Information for 2024 AMCAS Applicants

by MCS Premed & Pre-Health Advising

Dear 2024 Applicants: You should have received a similar email from the AAMC about the AMCAS Choose Your Medical School tool<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. See below. Oona and Rob From: AMCAS Outreach <advisors(a)email.aamc.org> Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 1:50 PM To: Ceder, Oona Britt <ceder(a)fas.harvard.edu> Subject: Important Information for Your 2024 AMCAS Applicants We sent the message below to anyone who submitted a 2024 AMCAS application. [AMCAS for Advisors] Dear Advisor, We understand the importance of informing AMCAS applicants about the AMCAS Choose Your Medical School tool<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> and using the tool at the direction of medical schools. We sent the message below to anyone who submitted a 2024 AMCAS application. This email was also sent to schools. Please feel free to use it in discussions with your advisees. Important Note: February 19 falls on a holiday for the 2024 cycle; therefore, “Plan to Enroll” will become available on the next business day, February 20. Tuesday, February 20, 2024 * “Plan to Enroll” becomes available for accepted applicants to select in the Choose Your Medical School tool, located within the AMCAS application * Only applicants who receive an acceptance offer from a participating school will be able to see and use the tool. Tuesday, April 30, 2024 * “Commit to Enroll” becomes available for accepted applicants to select in the Choose Your Medical School tool, located within the AMCAS application. * “Plan to Enroll” is still available for accepted applicants to select during this time. * Selecting “Commit to Enroll” does not automatically withdraw applicants from other medical schools. We will provide additional updates via email and on our website<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> as the season progresses. If you have any questions, please contact us<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> or call (202) 828-0950. Sincerely, AMCAS Outreach ________________________________ Dear Applicant, Now that you have submitted your AMCAS application, here are a few things you need to do to help you successfully navigate the remainder of the medical school admissions process: 1. Follow school-specific policies and procedures: Review each school's application instructions, policies, deadlines, and requirements. We recommend visiting each school's admissions website, checking Medical School Admission Requirements<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>, and directly communicating with the schools where you applied to ensure you understand their specific instructions and procedures. 2. Review the AMCAS Choose Your Medical School tool information: Many schools use the AMCAS Choose Your Medical School tool<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. In February 2024, this tool becomes available within the AMCAS application to applicants who receive an acceptance offer from a participating school. You should use the tool at the direction of the school(s) to which you applied. 3. Understand Professionalism Expectations: The Application and Acceptance Protocols for Applicants<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> are guiding principles for professional behavior during the application cycle. They are not intended to supersede the policies, timelines, or discretion of individual schools or programs. Expectations of Professionalism During the Medical School Admissions Process<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> and Tips from Admissions on Maintaining Professionalism Throughout Your Interview<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> also highlight areas of professionalism that medical schools are looking for from applicants. Important Choose Your Medical School Dates: *Note: February 19 falls on a holiday for the 2024 cycle; therefore, “Plan to Enroll” will become available on the next business day, February 20. Tuesday, February 20, 2024 * “Plan to Enroll” becomes available for accepted applicants to select in the Choose Your Medical School tool, located within the AMCAS application * Only applicants who receive an acceptance offer from a participating school will be able to see and use the tool. Tuesday, April 30, 2024 * “Commit to Enroll” becomes available for accepted applicants to select in the Choose Your Medical School tool, located within the AMCAS application. * “Plan to Enroll” is still available for accepted applicants to select during this time. * Selecting “Commit to Enroll” does not automatically withdraw applicants from other medical schools. If you have any questions, please contact us<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> or call (202) 828-0600. Sincerely, AMCAS Outreach Need assistance with AMCAS? Phone: 202-828-0950 Email: advisors(a)aamc.org<mailto:advisors@aamc.org?subject=> Website: aamc.org/advisors<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> [https://www.aamc.org/em/images/facebook_25x25.png]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> [https://www.aamc.org/em/images/twitter_25x25.png]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> [https://www.aamc.org/em/icons/youtubeicon.png]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> This email was sent by: Association of American Medical Colleges 655 K Street NW, Ste 100 Washington, DC, 20001, US © 2023 AAMC | Privacy Policy<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>

6 months, 1 week

Upcoming Medical School Info Sessions!

by MCS Premed & Pre-Health Advising

Medical School Info Session Series Join us for a series of visits, both virtual and in-person, from a variety of medical schools throughout the academic year. This is a great opportunity to hear more from programs you've applied to and ask any questions that might help you navigate the rest of the application cycle. These events are co-sponsored with Harvard Undergraduate Premedical Society, Harvard Undergraduate Black Premedical Society, and Harvard Undergraduate Latines in Health Careers. Currently confirmed sessions are: * Johns Hopkins<https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/events/2023/10/23/the-johns-hopkins-…>: Monday, October 23, 5-6PM, Zoom * Brown<https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/events/2023/11/08/the-warren-alpert-…>: Wednesday, November 8, 4-5PM, Zoom * UChicago - Pritzker<https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/events/2023/12/04/the-university-of-…>: Monday, December 4, 4-5PM, MCS (54 Dunster) Register/join using the links above! Hoping everyone is practicing some self-care at this time of the cycle! Rob & Oona Rob Harrington Assistant Director, Premedical and Health Careers Advising he/him robert_harrington(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:robert_harrington@fas.harvard.edu> 617.496.8948 |LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgharrington/> [cid:image001.png@01DA0296.15D6A770] Mignone Center for Career Success<https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/> | Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences 54 Dunster Street | Cambridge, MA 02138 [insta small]<https://www.instagram.com/harvardocs/>

6 months, 1 week

FW: AAMC Virtual Fair Is Open! Register Now

by MCS Premed & Pre-Health Advising

From: AAMC - Association of American Medical Colleges <studentresources(a)email.aamc.org> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 11:01 AM To: Ceder, Oona Britt <ceder(a)fas.harvard.edu> Subject: The Fair Is Open! Register Now October 17-18, 2023 11 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET [AAMC - Virtual Medical School Fair] The Fair has begun! Register now and attend live information sessions NOW OPEN | Live Information Sessions: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, October 18 | Chat with Medical Schools: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET Register Now to Join<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> [https://image.email.aamc.org/lib/fe8e13727c63047f73/m/1/465102a1-c669-4f2f-…] The Virtual Medical School Fair<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> is now open! Join us any time between now and 4:30 P.M. ET for live info and Q&A sessions<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> with admissions officers and medical students. Don't forget to attend tomorrow to virtually connect with over 85+ medical schools and programs.<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> View individual medical school profiles in the Medical School Admissions Requirements™ (MSAR®)<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> website (updated March 2023), a database of comprehensive medical schools in the U.S. and Canada. It’s the only resource with data directly from the ΜСΑТ® exam, AMCAS® application, as well as from school admissions offices. Haven't registered yet? You still can for free!<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> Since 2016, over 90,000 aspiring medical students have attended the fair. Some attendees have even been offered interviews based on their conversations during the fair. Signing in to the Fair * Go to aamc.org/virtualfair<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> to register and login anytime until 4:30 P.M. ET. * Select a school to visit<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> or a session to attend.<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> * Follow @AAMCPremed<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> for up-to-date information on the fair. Don't Miss the Live Information Sessions 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET How to Gauge When You’re Ready to Apply Admissions officers and advisors often say the best time to apply to medical school is when you are ready. But practically speaking, what does that really mean? How do you determine when your application is strong enough, and how do you really know when you’re ready? In this session, admissions representatives will share insights into the components of the application, how their institution uses holistic review, and how to make your application stand out in a highly competitive environment. Speakers will also offer insight into how their admissions model may change due to the recent Supreme Court ruling on the use of race in college admissions. 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm ET Bad at Standardized Tests? Strategies for High Stakes Assessments like MCAT and Beyond Are you a great student but you struggle with anxiety, overthinking or low confidence before high stakes exams? Do you believe you’re simply ‘bad at taking standardized exams,’ and see the MCAT as an obstacle preventing you from becoming a physician? Dr. Shavonia Wynn, Director of Student Success Programs at the Frist College of Medicine at Belmont University, will explain why tests are structured the way they are, and share strategies to set you up for success on the MCAT as well as the subsequent standardized exams you’ll encounter throughout your medical education and career. Dr. Wynn will share real-world examples from more than a decade of working with premeds and medical students so you, too can put these learning strategies into practice. The session will also feature current medical students who will share their experiences overcoming test taking challenges. 01:30 pm – 2:30 pm ET Watch What Happens Live: Mock Interviews with Real Admissions Officers Although medical schools use interviews as a tool to evaluate applicants, it's also a chance for applicants to evaluate the culture of a medical school and determine which schools are the best fit for them. This session will share tips for preparing for both virtual and in-person interviews, explain how schools use interviews as part of their assessment process, allow participants to view live mock interviews and hear feedback from current admissions officers. 02:30 pm – 3:30 pm ET Money Management, Budgeting, and Scholarships – Making a Difference in Medical School Indebtedness Many medical students (71%) borrow student loans to finance medical school. Knowing how to borrow strategically, utilizing your school’s cost of attendance, setting a manageable budget, and applying for scholarships can have a positive impact on total indebtedness and loan repayment. Join this presentation to learn about the AAMC FIRST program and resources to help you make wise borrowing and budgeting decisions so that you will ultimately be able to repay your student loan debt responsibly. 03:30 pm – 4:30 pm ET Demystifying Combined Degree Programs – BS/MD, MD/MPH, MD/PhD The popularity of dual-degree medical programs has risen over the past few years to accommodate medical students who seek to gain unique clinical perspectives. This session will help you decide whether a dual-degree program is right for you. Although every dual-degree program is different, we will cover the basics of the common dual-degrees programs and offer some considerations to help you decide. Hear insights from medical school representatives and current students enrolled in combined degree programs. Tomorrow, October 18: Join us from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET to chat with representatives from 85+ medical schools, associations and student groups<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. *Note: All sessions will be recorded and available to watch on demand within the platform approximately 24 hours after the live presentation. [alt]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> This email was sent by: Association of American Medical Colleges 655 K Street NW, Ste 100 Washington, DC, 20001, US © 2023 AAMC | Privacy Policy<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>

6 months, 2 weeks

[2024 & future applicants] NOW: AAMC Virtual Fair – Register Now!

by MCS Premed & Pre-Health Advising

The annual AAMC Virtual Fair is happening TODAY (10/17) and TOMORROW (10/18): Register to attend live sessions, chat with medical school admissions representatives, or to access recordings and download a variety of great medical school resources! From: AAMC - Association of American Medical Colleges <studentresources(a)email.aamc.org> Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 4:28 PM To: Ceder, Oona Britt <ceder(a)fas.harvard.edu> Subject: Tomorrow: AAMC Virtual Fair – Register Now! October 17-18, 2023 11 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET [AAMC - Virtual Medical School Fair] Register Today to Connect Tomorrow TOMORROW | Live Information Sessions: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, October 18 | Chat with Medical Schools: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET Register Today <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> [https://image.email.aamc.org/lib/fe8e13727c63047f73/m/1/176bedd5-9ad7-4340-…] It's the final countdown! The Virtual Medical School Fair<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> begins tomorrow at 11 a.m. ET but it's not too late to register<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. This FREE event lets you chat with 85+ medical schools and programs<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> and attend live info and Q&A sessions<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> with admissions officers and medical students. Over 9,500 people have already registered. Don't miss the last premed fair of the year! All registrants will receive a personalized code for 15% off of a one- or two-year Medical School Admissions Requirements™ (MSAR®)<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> subscription*! Signing in to the Fair * Stop by aamc.org/virtualfair<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> tomorrow, between 11:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. ET and on Wednesday, between 11:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. ET. * Log in<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> with the same email address used to register. * Select a school to visit<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> or a session to attend.<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> * Follow @AAMCPremed<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> for up-to-date information on the fair. Register Today, Attend Tomorrow<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> [alt]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> This email was sent by: Association of American Medical Colleges 655 K Street NW, Ste 100 Washington, DC, 20001, US © 2023 AAMC | Privacy Policy<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>

6 months, 2 weeks

[2025] FW: MCAT Examinee Update – October 16, 2023

by MCS Premed & Pre-Health Advising

Dear 2025 medical school applicants (2025 matriculants): If you are planning to take the MCAT in 2024, and are getting ready to book your test date for a January to June date, please see below for important information (if you are subscribed to the AAMC Premed Navigator newsletter<https://students-residents.aamc.org/premed-navigator/premed-navigator>, you should have received the email already): Best, Oona and Rob From: AAMC - Association of American Medical Colleges <mcat(a)email.aamc.org> Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 3:31 PM To: Ceder, Oona Britt <ceder(a)fas.harvard.edu> Subject: MCAT Examinee Update – October 16, 2023 [http://image.email.aamc.org/lib/fe8e13727c63047f73/m/1/5689c427-55da-4084-b…] Dear Advisors, The below Examinee Update was sent to students today with important updates about the 2024 registration opening and testing year. Please feel free to share this information with your students. If you missed the 2024 MCAT® Testing Year Update for Prehealth Advisors on Oct. 10, you can now view the recording<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> to learn about updates to the 2024 testing year, registration process, MCAT preparation resources to help your students get ready for the exam, and more. Please reach out to MCATAdvisors(a)aamc.org<mailto:MCATAdvisors@aamc.org?subject=> with any questions. Best, The MCAT Team ________________________________ Dear Examinee, Registration for January - June 2024 MCAT exam dates will open this month! If you plan to schedule your exam on opening day for one of these dates, please read the following important reminders so that you are ready and know what to expect. MCAT Registration Schedule for January - June 2024 Dates Beginning on Oct. 24 and 25, you can schedule your MCAT exam date for January - June. We will open registration for test centers in part of the United States and some international locations on Oct. 24 at noon ET, and in all remaining test center locations on Oct. 25 at noon ET. Check out this page to view which locations open on each date to confirm which day you can schedule your exam<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. If you have received approved accommodations, please complete the five tabs in the MCAT Registrations System and then call Pearson VUE at 1-800-466-0450 now and select option 3 to submit your scheduling request. You do not need to wait until registration opens on Oct. 24 to submit your request.  If you have not yet applied for accommodations, you can find more information here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. For examinees who are not ready to schedule an exam date, the MCAT Registration System will remain open for scheduling after Oct. 25. Save Time Scheduling your Exam Fill out the first five tabs of information in the MCAT Registration System before opening day. It will save you about 5-10 minutes on opening day and will take you straight to scheduling when you log in. Learn more in this brief video about the registration system<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. What to Expect on Registration Opening Day More examinees schedule an exam on the opening day than on any other day, especially in the first few hours.  When the system first opens, you can expect a longer line with wait times of one hour or more.  The good news is we have a Queue-it waiting room that will hold your place in line and include an estimated wait time until it’s your turn to schedule. This means you don’t need to wait by your computer while you’re in the waiting room. Learn more about the waiting room and how it works<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. Important Waiting Room Tips Here are some tips to have a smoother waiting room experience: * There is no advantage to logging in to the registration system more than 10 minutes before noon ET on opening day. At 11:50 a.m. ET, the system will randomly assign anyone already logged in with a place in line to register. * Don’t open multiple browsers or refresh your waiting room page. This will not give you an advantage and may result in a longer wait time for you. * Don’t share your waiting room Queue-it ID with others. It can bump you out of the system, put you in the back of the waiting line, and can cause scheduling delays. * Watch this video to learn more about the Waiting Room and its features<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. ICYMI: Recording of the MCAT 2024 Registration Webinar If you missed our Registration Opening webinar on Oct. 12, you can now view the recording<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> to learn more about registration, the 2024 testing year, MCAT exam prep, and more. AAMC Fee Assistance Program Reminder If you are interested in applying to the Fee Assistance Program, please allow at least 10 business days for your application to be reviewed. As a reminder, Fee Assistance Program benefits are not retroactive. You don’t have to schedule your exam when the system opens on Oct. 24 and 25 if you’re not ready and can instead schedule a January-June exam at any time after Oct 25. Learn more about the benefits and application process at www.aamc.org/fap<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. Join Us for the Next Preparing for the MCAT Exam Webinar Join us Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 3:00 p.m. ET for the next Preparing for the MCAT webinar. This webinar will provide participants with an overview of the AAMC MCAT Official Prep resources and tips on how to use them to create an effective study plan. Register now!<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> Register for the AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair The AAMC will host the next Virtual Medical School Fair<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> on Oct. 17-18. The virtual event provides an opportunity for attendees to connect with medical schools from across the country and engage in real-time conversations with admissions officers, faculty members, and current students. Registrants will receive a 15% discount on a one- or two-year subscription to the Medical School Admissions Requirements™ (MSAR®)<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. Register Now<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. This email was sent by: Association of American Medical Colleges 655 K Street NW, Ste 100 Washington, DC, 20001, US © 2023 AAMC | Privacy Policy<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> Oona B. Ceder, PhD Director of Premedical and Health Career Advising Associate Director of Career Services (she/her) 617-495-2595 | premed(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:premed@fas.harvard.edu> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/oona-ceder-02a3905/> [A close-up of a sign Description automatically generated]<https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/> Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences 54 Dunster Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 [insta small]<https://www.instagram.com/harvardocs/> Subscribe to the Harvard OCS Medical School Applicant Listserv: If you are applying to medical school in 2023 for matriculation in 2024, please subscribe to our Applicant Listserv at https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/harvardocs-medschool-applica… with a @college.harvard.edu address, @post.harvard.edu address, or @alumni.harvard.edu address. Note: If you do not have a @post or @alumni.harvard.edu email address, please email premed(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:premed@fas.harvard.edu> with your name, @college.harvard.edu email, and preferred email so we can verify that you were an undergraduate at Harvard. https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/channels/pre-med-students/ Chat Live with 80+ Programs at the Virtual Medical School Fair<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>! Tuesday, October 17 | Live Information Sessions: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, October 18 | Chat with Medical Schools: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET

6 months, 2 weeks

[Current and future applicants] Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS) program at Stanford University: Deadline to apply for the 2024 entering cohort: 10/11

by MCS Premed & Pre-Health Advising

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University<https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/> is a multidisciplinary, multicultural graduate scholarship program. Each Knight-Hennessy scholar receives up to three years of financial support to pursue graduate studies at Stanford while participating in engaging experiences that prepare scholars to be visionary, courageous, and collaborative leaders who address complex challenges facing the world. Apply by October 11 to join the 2024 Knight-Hennessy Scholars cohort<https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/> The KHS online application for autumn 2024 enrollment opens June 1, 2023, and is due October 11, 2023. You are eligible to apply if you earned (or will earn) your bachelor's degree in 2017 or later. For U.S. military (active or veteran) applicants, you are eligible if you earned your bachelor's degree in 2015 or later. If you would like to learn more about Knight-Hennessy Scholars for a future application cycle, please complete this form<https://apply.knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/register/futurescholars2023>. You can view a recorded infosession about the KHS Program here<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTq1jEl3ICc>, and view KH Scholar perspectives here<https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/admission/scholar-perspectives>. Join these KHS mailing lists for more information: Prospective applicants, sign up<https://apply.knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/register/futurescholars2023> to receive admission event invites and updates on the program and application. Just want updates on the program? Sign up<https://apply.knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/register/communityinterest> to receive our community newsletter. ----------------------------------------------- Premedical and Health Career Advising [cid:image001.png@01D9F86F.A5D70210]<https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/> Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences 54 Dunster Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 [insta small]<https://www.instagram.com/harvardocs/> Subscribe to the Harvard OCS Medical School Applicant Listserv: If you are applying to medical school in 2023 for matriculation in 2024, please subscribe to our Applicant Listserv at https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/harvardocs-medschool-applica… with a @college.harvard.edu address, @post.harvard.edu address, or @alumni.harvard.edu address. Note: If you do not have a @post or @alumni.harvard.edu email address, please email premed(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:premed@fas.harvard.edu> with your name, @college.harvard.edu email, and preferred email so we can verify that you were an undergraduate at Harvard. https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/channels/pre-med-students/ Chat Live with 80+ Programs at the Virtual Medical School Fair<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>! Tuesday, October 17 | Live Information Sessions: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, October 18 | Chat with Medical Schools: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. ET

6 months, 4 weeks

[2024 & future cycles] Registration for Jan–June MCAT dates opens 10/24-25 & 10/12 webinar "2024 MCAT Registration Opening Webinar"

by MCS Premed & Pre-Health Advising

Attention 2024 and future applicants: If you did not receive the email from the AAMC below (sent yesterday, 10/4), please review this important information about register for Jan-June 2024 MCAT dates. You can subscribe to the AAMC Premed Navigator here<https://students-residents.aamc.org/premed-navigator/subscribe-premed-navig…>. If you think you are eligible for AAMC’s Fee Assistance Program (FAP), and have not yet applied, you need to have your FAP approved prior to registering for the MCAT in order to receive the FAP MCAT benefits (see below for more info on FAP as well). As always, reach out to us with any questions! Best, Oona and Rob [http://image.email.aamc.org/lib/fe8e13727c63047f73/m/1/5689c427-55da-4084-b…] Dear Advisors, The below Examinee Update was sent to students today with important information about enhancements to AAMC Official MCAT Prep resources for the 2024 testing year and registration reminders. Please feel free to share this information with your students. Reminder: There is still time to register for our annual webinar to learn about updates to the 2024 MCAT testing year, registration process, and MCAT preparation resources to help your students get ready for the exam. Live Q&A will follow the presentation. We hope you can join us on October 10 at 3 p.m. ET for this event. Register now for the 2024 MCAT® Testing Year Update for Prehealth Advisors<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. Please reach out to MCATAdvisors(a)aamc.org<mailto:MCATAdvisors@aamc.org?subject=> with any questions. Best, The MCAT Team ________________________________ Dear Examinee, Registration for January – June 2024 MCAT exam dates will open this month! If you plan to schedule your exam on opening day for one of these dates, please read the following important reminders so that you are ready and know what to expect. New: AAMC MCAT Official Prep Enhancements for 2024 Based on examinee feedback – and to support learning while you practice – we are happy to share several new enhancements to our preparation resources. * What’s on the MCAT® Exam Content Outline Course * Our free content outline is now available as a course in the MCAT® Official Prep Hub. The course includes links to Khan Academy lessons and other open-access free resources covering concepts tested on the exam. * All AAMC Practice Exams Now Include Explanations for all Answer Choices * With the addition of explanations for all answer choices in Practice Exams 2 and 3, all AAMC practice exams now include explanations for all answer options in all four sections. * Rate Your Confidence Level * All question sets now offer a confidence level feature, so you can better gauge your understanding of content tested in different subject areas. Learn more about the enhancements and minor interface updates to the MCAT exam in 2024<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. Reminder: MCAT Registration Schedule for January - June 2024 Dates Beginning on Oct. 24 and 25, you can schedule your MCAT exam for January – June dates. We will open registration for test centers in part of the United States and some international locations on Oct. 24 at noon ET, and in all remaining test center locations on Oct. 25 at noon ET. Check out this page for more information and to view which locations open on each date to confirm which day you can schedule your exam<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. If you have received approved accommodations, please call Pearson VUE at 1-800-466-0450 now and select option 3 to submit your scheduling request. You do not need to wait until registration opens on Oct. 24 to submit your request. If you have not yet applied for accommodations, you can find more information here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. If you wish to test in 2024 and your accommodations have expired, you may request an extension through the extension request process. For examinees who are not ready to schedule an exam date, the MCAT Registration System will remain open for scheduling after Oct. 25. Join Us for the 2024 MCAT Registration Opening Webinar Join us Thursday, Oct. 12 from 3-4:15 p.m. ET for the annual MCAT Testing Year Update for Examinees webinar. Participants will learn more about the 2024 testing year, what to expect on opening day, and MCAT preparation and premed resources. Register now<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>! AAMC Fee Assistance Program Reminder If you are interested in applying to the Fee Assistance Program, please allow at least 10 business days for your application to be reviewed. As a reminder, Fee Assistance Program benefits are not retroactive. You don’t have to schedule your exam when the system opens on Oct. 24 and 25 if you’re not ready and can instead schedule a January-June exam at any time after Oct 25. Learn more about the benefits and application process at www.aamc.org/fap<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. Register for the AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair The AAMC will host the next Virtual Medical School Fair<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> on Oct. 17-18. The virtual event provides an opportunity for attendees to connect with medical schools from across the country and engage in real-time conversations with admissions officers, faculty members, and current students. Registrants will receive a 15% discount on a one- or two-year subscription to the Medical School Admissions Requirements™ (MSAR®)<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. Register Now<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. 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7 months

[2024 & 2025] FW: Attend LIVE Sessions at the AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair on Oct 17

by MCS Premed & Pre-Health Advising

Attention current and future applicants: Chat Live with 80+ Programs at the Virtual Medical School Fair<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>! Tuesday, October 17 | Live Information Sessions: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, October 18 | Chat with Medical Schools: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET See the email below for more info about this great annual AAMC Fair, including a webinar featuring Mock Interviews with Real Admissions Officers (all sessions are also recorded, but you have to register for the event to access the recordings and other resources on the fair platform). Enjoy! Oona and Rob From: AAMC - Association of American Medical Colleges <studentresources(a)email.aamc.org> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2023 1:55 PM To: Ceder, Oona Britt <ceder(a)fas.harvard.edu> Subject: Attend LIVE Sessions at the AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair on Oct 17 October 17-18, 2023 11 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET [AAMC - Virtual Medical School Fair] Attend LIVE Information Sessions at the AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair Tuesday, October 17 | Live Information Sessions: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, October 18 | Chat with Medical Schools: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>[https://image.email.aamc.org/lib/fe8e13727c63047f73/m/3/f20e27df-d238-42c9-…]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…><https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> Attend the Virtual Medical School Fair<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> on October 17 to join free, live information sessions<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> designed for aspiring physicians. Listen live* to learn: * Application Insights: Understand the components of a strong application and how school’s use holistic review. * Interview Prep: Prepare for interviews and gain insights from mock interviews with current students. * Financial Wisdom: Get tips on loans, budgeting, and scholarships. * Dual Degrees: Explore dual-degree options and related career tracks. * Real-World Perspectives: Gain insights from current students and representatives. In addition to the benefits of attending, your registration qualifies you for 15% off of a one or two-year subscription to the Medical School Admissions Requirements™ (MSAR®)<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> website. Register for 15% off an MSAR Subscription<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> Don't Miss the Live Information Sessions on October 17! 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET How to Gauge When You’re Ready to Apply Admissions officers and advisors often say the best time to apply to medical school is when you are ready. But practically speaking, what does that really mean? How do you determine when your application is strong enough, and how do you really know when you’re ready? In this session, admissions representatives will share insights into the components of the application, how their institution uses holistic review, and how to make your application stand out in a highly competitive environment. Speakers will also offer insight into how their admissions model may change due to the recent Supreme Court ruling on the use of race in college admissions. 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm ET Bad at Standardized Tests? Strategies for High Stakes Assessments like MCAT and Beyond Are you a great student but you struggle with anxiety, overthinking or low confidence before high stakes exams? Do you believe you’re simply ‘bad at taking standardized exams,’ and see the MCAT as an obstacle preventing you from becoming a physician? Dr. Shavonia Wynn, Director of Student Success Programs at the Frist College of Medicine at Belmont University, will explain why tests are structured the way they are, and share strategies to set you up for success on the MCAT as well as the subsequent standardized exams you’ll encounter throughout your medical education and career. Dr. Wynn will share real-world examples from more than a decade of working with premeds and medical students so you, too can put these learning strategies into practice. The session will also feature current medical students who will share their experiences overcoming test taking challenges. 01:30 pm – 2:30 pm ET Watch What Happens Live: Mock Interviews with Real Admissions Officers Although medical schools use interviews as a tool to evaluate applicants, it's also a chance for applicants to evaluate the culture of a medical school and determine which schools are the best fit for them. This session will share tips for preparing for both virtual and in-person interviews, explain how schools use interviews as part of their assessment process, allow participants to view live mock interviews and hear feedback from current admissions officers. 02:30 pm – 3:30 pm ET Money Management, Budgeting, and Scholarships – Making a Difference in Medical School Indebtedness Many medical students (71%) borrow student loans to finance medical school. Knowing how to borrow strategically, utilizing your school’s cost of attendance, setting a manageable budget, and applying for scholarships can have a positive impact on total indebtedness and loan repayment. Join this presentation to learn about the AAMC FIRST program and resources to help you make wise borrowing and budgeting decisions so that you will ultimately be able to repay your student loan debt responsibly. 03:30 pm – 4:30 pm ET Demystifying Combined Degree Programs – BS/MD, MD/MPH, MD/PhD The popularity of dual-degree medical programs has risen over the past few years to accommodate medical students who seek to gain unique clinical perspectives. This session will help you decide whether a dual-degree program is right for you. Although every dual-degree program is different, we will cover the basics of the common dual-degrees programs and offer some considerations to help you decide. Hear insights from medical school representatives and current students enrolled in combined degree programs. Wednesday, October 18: Join us from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET to chat with representatives from 85+ medical schools, associations and student groups<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>. Register Now<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> *Note: All sessions will be recorded and available to watch on demand within the platform approximately 24 hours after the live presentation. [alt]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…> This email was sent by: Association of American Medical Colleges 655 K Street NW, Ste 100 Washington, DC, 20001, US © 2023 AAMC | Privacy Policy<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>

7 months

[2024] Updates, 0-2 interviews, completeness, acceptances

by MCS Premed & Pre-Health Advising

Dear 2024 Applicants, 1. Interviews and updating schools. Some of you have not received any interview invitations, and some of you have received several. This is not uncommon, and medical schools will be sending out many more invitations over the coming several months and into the winter and early spring. Also know that it is not unusual to receive a few rejections before receiving any interview invitations. Starting in mid-October - provided you submitted your AMCAS by mid-June, were verified in late June/early July, and turned around secondaries in 10-14 days - you may send updates to the schools you have not heard anything from, especially if you have received 0 to 2 interviews by mid-October. If you were unable to stick to these rough dates for AMCAS and secondary app submission, you should adjust that mid-October guideline accordingly. In those updates to schools, be gracious and acknowledge that you realize that not all applicants are granted interviews, but that you would be honored to receive one. You should briefly (2-3 sentences) comment on why you are interested in this school and if you have anything new to share, you can include this in your update. These should not be long notes, so try to keep it to one page. Regarding update transmission, please review any communication policies in place at the individual schools, as some may prefer updates via a portal, whereas others may instruct you to email updates directly to the school's admissions office. Here are some additional guidelines about updates: * There is no clear right answer as to when and whether you update your schools, and many schools and their admissions staff emphasize keeping any updates you send brief and to the point. * It is fine to send an update to schools that accept them any time you have major news-award of a major fellowship, publication of a paper, a major award, etc. * The most meaningful updates are going to be to schools where you have not yet been invited to interview. * If you send updates in mid-to late October or early November, we recommend you wait at least ~6 weeks before sending a second round of updates to schools you have not heard from. 1. If you have questions about updates/letters of interest, please reach out to your House tutors first. If you have additional questions after consulting with them, feel free to reach out to us. Be sure not to send updates to schools that have communicated that they do not accept updates (some schools do not accept updates/letters of interest at all, or only after you have interviewed). Also note if a school has a limited number of updates allowed. You may decide you want to be able to send those updates later in the process more than you want to send them now. If you have 0 to 2 interviews by mid-October, please also get in touch with your House premed tutors and with us (Oona and Rob), if you haven't already. You can reach us at premed(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:premed@fas.harvard.edu> (only the two of us can read emails sent to this address). 1. Confirming completeness. All of you should confirm that your applications are complete at all medical schools where you have not been invited for an interview or rejected. Be sure to check spam filters and be sure that you are checking any email accounts that you have shared with medical schools. 1. Acceptances. A few of you may be fortunate enough to receive an acceptance to medical school on or shortly after October 15 (the earliest date on which a medical school is allowed to issue acceptances). This is not common and most schools do not start sending acceptances out this early. Once you have been accepted, many schools will ask you to send in a deposit and/or a written notice that you accept the spot. There are clear "Application and Acceptance Protocols" that govern acceptances (Application and Acceptance Protocols- Applicants<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__students-2Dresidents.a…>). As long as you have reduced the number of acceptances you are holding to a maximum of three on April 15th and to one acceptance only on April 30th, all of the deposits you have paid will be returned, except for the one you paid to the school you plan to attend. As you get a first acceptance, you should consider withdrawing from schools where you are certain you would not matriculate over the school/s where you hold an acceptance. Many of you may need and want to hold on to multiple acceptances until you hear about financial aid offers. This is completely appropriate. For many schools, however, you might know that you will attend school A over school B regardless of the financial aid package, and in that case it makes sense to withdraw from school B once you have been accepted to school A. You should always communicate a withdrawal of your app in writing (via email is fine), or via the school's portal if they use one and let you communicate your withdrawal there). Your House tutors and the two of us are happy to discuss the decision whether to withdraw from one or more schools with you. We wish you all the best in this long process! Oona and Rob ----------------------------------------------- Premedical and Health Career Advising [cid:image001.png@01D9F553.609839E0]<https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/> Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences 54 Dunster Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 [insta small]<https://www.instagram.com/harvardocs/> Subscribe to the Harvard OCS Medical School Applicant Listserv: If you are applying to medical school in 2023 for matriculation in 2024, please subscribe to our Applicant Listserv at https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/harvardocs-medschool-applica… with a @college.harvard.edu address, @post.harvard.edu address, or @alumni.harvard.edu address. Note: If you do not have a @post or @alumni.harvard.edu email address, please email premed(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:premed@fas.harvard.edu> with your name, @college.harvard.edu email, and preferred email so we can verify that you were an undergraduate at Harvard. https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/channels/pre-med-students/ Chat Live with 80+ Programs at the Virtual Medical School Fair<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__click.email.aamc.org_-…>! Tuesday, October 17 | Live Information Sessions: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, October 18 | Chat with Medical Schools: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. ET

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