General Info
These programs allow you to skip taking the MCAT by maintaining a certain GPA
What is a BS/MD or BS/DO program?
This doctor deals with the health of children
What is pediatrics?
This is when the heart is at rest
What is diastolic blood pressure?
One threat that can come up during undergrad
What is intense competition, high school standards, financial burden, emotional toll, limited resources, multiple responsibilities, or changing admission criteria?
Where can I find my preferred school's scholarships?
What is the student financial tab?
These types of experiences allow you to figure out if you are really pre-med
What is shadowing doctors, being involved in pre-med programs, and doing research?
A doctor that is able to removes tumors
What is a surgeon?
This is when the heart contracts
What is systolic blood pressure?
2 weaknesses that you may have during your undergraduate education
What is time management, academic preparation, test-taking skills, clinical experience, research experience, personal statement and interview, or stress management?
The importance of researching online scholarships
What is a scam?
Studying that does not give your brain enough time to understand what you are learning and process information
What is cramming?
A doctor that helps treat cystic acne by prescribing medication
What is a dermatologist?
A blood pressure of 120/80
What is a normal blood pressure?
3 strengths that you may have/gain during your undergraduate education
What is strong academic foundation, energy and enthusiasm, access to resources, extracurricular activities, technology skills, networking, or resilience and adaptability?
The best time to submit a scholarship application
What is a week or two before the due date
The full name of MCAT
What is Medical College Admission Test?
A doctor that can help people experiencing a racing heart, shortness of breath, and dizziness.
What is a cardiologist?
This device measures how fast your heart is beating and how well you are breathing
What is a Pulse Oximeter?
4 opportunities that you may have during your undergraduate education
What is academic enrichment programs, research opportunities, clinical experience, extracurricular activities, networking and mentorship, or test preparation resources?
If John has a 3.0 GPA, has volunteered for small healthcare businesses, and expresses his reasoning for applying, Will he be considered for a scholarship?
Yes, he is a well-rounded student who meets the criteria for a good scholarship.
The full words of BS/MD and BS/DO
What is Bachelor of Science/ Medical Degree and Bachelor of Science/ Doctorate?
These doctors treat vertigo, chronic headaches, and migraines
What is a neurologist and a radiologist?
A body temperature of 36.5-37.5 degrees Celsius and oxygen saturation is 97-100%
What are normal human body temperatures and oxygen saturation?
A strength and weakness of undergrad that goes together
What is stress management + resilience and adaptability, or academic preparation + access to resources?
If I have a 3.9 GPA, am president of MAPS, and have no prior experience in the healthcare field, list two reasons why wouldn’t be considered.
First, No personal reasoning or clear motivation as to why I should further my education. Second, no extracurricular activities that stand out from other applicants.