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The Insider's Guide to Medical School Admissions

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I do not recommend this book if you're in the process of applying to med schools because the section on that particular topic is rather basic. You won't get the "insider's" take on the application process. I get the feeling that the author tried to make his book seem longer/bigger by having things like pages and pages of medical school addresses (why would I need that from him when I can get that easily elsewhere for FREE?). BOTTOMLINE: not an insider's guide at all.

If you as a premed know nothing, I mean nothing about the medical school admissions process, then this book can be used for a start. I found it to be lacking of original information. The author's attempts to full the books pages is obvious. Simple test to see if you need this book. -----Do you know what the MCAT is (yes or no). If "no" you need this book, if "yes" you do not. This book skims the most basic of basic admissions info.

Our premed office has all the different books availble for checkout. After reading all of them and going through the process this one is the best. I am starting this year at Stanford. I am taking the book with me because it is the only book that gives you info on how to do well in med school. I will let you know how it measures up.

I found this book to be the most helpful. It takes you step by step through the admissions process. The worksheet on how the schools grade your application was great and was not found in any of the other books. I have read the chapters on succeeding in medical school and it is a great read. I have told all my undergrad friends to buy the book.

Fair warning--if you aren't positive you want to be a doctor yet, get this book. If you're looking for a hint of MCAT study material and very generalized background information on medical school admissions, get this book. Only 3 chapters concern admissions. That's only 58 of its 192 pages devoted to admissions. Most of the information it contains concerns what to expect while in medical school and even study material for the boards, but I certainly do not feel the title is appropriate. An "Insider's Guide To Medical School ADMISSIONS" it is not. It's an interesting collection of medical information though, so for that purpose this book is worth the money, but not as advertised....certainly not an admissions guide.

I bought all the books and wound up using this one the most. The interview section was right on the money. I was asked questions verbatum from the book. I did read one review stating that the information was to basic. The sample mcat is worth the price of the book alone and there was nothing basic about it. Get this book.

Everything that was described by the author from filling out the applications to interviewing was right on the mark. I was shocked when my interviewers asked me questions that were word for word in the book. I was ready for them and did well. I think the section on grading yourself as a candidate is helpful because it lets you know where you stand. I have told all the premed undergraduates in our club to buy the book. Can't say enough about this book.

I found the book to be well written with sound advice throughout. It's not quite as comprehensive or reader friendly as Goliszek's book (The Complete Medical School Preparation and Admissions Guide, new 3rd edition), which is my personal choice, but it does the job and does it well.

I'm in my second year of undergraduate school, and I would love to go to medical school afterwards. I'm not your typical student as I waited about 5 years before starting college. I wanted a book that could answer all of the common and not so common questions regarding entrance into medical school. I skimmed through much of the book when I first got it, and there are some work sheets that allow you to give yourself points on various activities/grades/etc. The author gives suggestions on how many medical schools to apply to based on your score. Since I never received any rewards, and I was not your outstanding high school student, I need all the help I can get. If you are looking for ways to help you get into medical school, and the do's and don'ts of the interview, then I'd suggest you check this book out. It's worth the $$ for referrence. It even tells you how to give a physical !

the book isn't too helpfull. Thanks God it wasn't too expensive. Only a small fraction of the book was about the addmission process. If you already know something about the whole thing and seek more info, it's not a good choice!