by Emily Tan | Jan 2, 2017 | Application Year, backup plan, best of, nontraditional, Uncategorized
You’ve finished the year strong, worked hard on your interviews, and now you finally have time to catch up with friends and partake in some well-deserved rest and recreation. Unless, like many fourth year medical students, you find yourself worrying incessantly about...
by Emily Tan | Nov 29, 2016 | Application Year, Interviews, Quick Tips, Uncategorized
Avoid these common interview killers. “Sorry I’m late. I got lost because my phone updated and my map app is no longer compatible.” Dead on arrival. There is no excuse for being late! However, if there really was an act of nature that delayed you, initiate interview...
by Emily Tan | Nov 19, 2016 | best of, Interviews, most popular, Osteopathic students, Quick Tips, Uncategorized
Stories are the key to a good interview. However in our stressed state, even our best stories end up either truncated and devoid of key points or too long and disorganized. Use this flow for your answers. It will make your stories complete and pertinent. Sticking to...
by Emily Tan | Nov 16, 2016 | best of, Interviews, Uncategorized
Show up to your interview prepared to put your best foot forward. Use these questions to create an answer bank of statements and curated stories that you can pull from that create a flattering picture of who you are. Think back to a good first date. When trying to...