Accepted into *6* Medical Schools! My Full AMCAS Application (GPA, MCAT, Extracurriculars, + Tips!)

At the time I filmed this video I had been accepted into 5 medical schools, and I wanted to share the AMCAS application that got me there for the 2020-2021 cycle. Having now been accepted into one more program (and the school of my dreams), I’m even more glad that I made this video to help future applicants.
My hope by sharing this application and being transparent is that future medical schools applicants can apply for their cycles feeling better prepared and ready. Getting into medical school is hard enough so gatekeeping information is not something I want to do, especially as someone who is sharing my journey towards becoming a physician with all of you. I hope you enjoy my AMCAS application review!
If you like this video, please consider leaving a thumbs up, subscribing, and commenting down below. It helps me reach others who may need this information!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - AMCAS Report
2:04 - Disadvantaged Student
3:23 - Coursework
6:23 - GPA
6:45 - MCAT Score
8:06 - Experiences
16:45 - Personal Story
18:03 - Summary
19:27 - Outro
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[@santygudino_]

✨Update: With my application cycle officially over for me, I’m excited to share that I was ultimately accepted into 6 medical schools because of this application. Check out my Medical School Reveal video to find out where I’ll be attending medical school: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o37ReZWQa5eVi6s 🧑🏻‍⚕️🩺

[@helenkattoura9759]

Thank you for posting this video - I loved the transparency. Congrats on your success this cycle!

[@santygudino_]

Of course! I’m glad it was helpful ☺️ Thank you!

[@shaypark]

Loved this video. Super helpful and the transparency was much appreciated :)

[@santygudino_]

Thank you! I’m glad you found it helpful 😊

[@niarenee8318]

This was a great video !! Im applying to medical school in the 2021-2022 application cycle and im trying to prepare for the application now before classes start back and I go back to working so this was very helpful !

[@santygudino_]

Thank you! I’m glad it was able to help. When you do apply, if you need any pointers, don’t be afraid to reach out. Good luck with your studies and your upcoming application ☺️

[@MelisaRodriguezS]

Congratulations Santiago! Love to see some new LatinX Med students, it reminds me of myself last year! Continue to make videos, it is great to grow the representation of minorities in the medical field!! Let me know if you want to collaborate in the future!

[@santygudino_]

Hi Melisa! Thanks for the kind words. As I get my footing when I start medical school, I’d love to collaborate 😊

[@kristineforonda7930]

thank you so much for this!

[@santygudino_]

You’re welcome! I hope it was helpful :)

[@phillipsteiner3581]

Wishing you the best in Graduate school!

[@santygudino_]

Thank you! I’ll definitely need it 😬

[@jonathanfuentes1355]

“Editor Santiago here” lol that was good 😂 really good video btw very informative 🥰

[@santygudino_]

Hahah had to throw it in there 😋 Thank you!

[@santygudino_]

What’re some questions you have regarding the AMCAS application? Are there challenges you face in completing it while we still navigate this pandemic? Having completed my application during a pandemic, I understand how hard it can be. Let me know down below!

[@sebucwerd]

pretty awesome stuff man. 523 3.95 three time applicant here. On a ton of waitlists. Pray for me brotha

[@santygudino_]

It sounds like you have the stats! Let me know if you need any extra help crafting the other components of your application.

[@maricog658]

We gonna need that CARS tips video lol! New subscriber here ❤️

[@santygudino_]

Ooh! Will do 😌 I’ll add it to my video queue and let you know when it’s up!

[@santygudino_]

Also thanks for subscribing, I appreciate the support!

[@santygudino_]

Hey! I wanted to let you know that I just posted my CARS tips video. Hopefully it’ll help you out some! :)

[@maricog658]

Wow you’re actually one of my favs!!! I was literally on the verge of tears bc of CARS this morning 😭❤️ GOD BLESS

[@santygudino_]

I’m glad I could help! Let me know if you need any further advice 😌

[@alexwyler4570]

Can you post the books you read in Med Fiction and the Physician? that sounds so interesting!

[@santygudino_]

Sure! Here are some of the books we read that semester: The House of God - Samuel Shem; The Citadel - AJ Cronin; The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories - Leo Tolstoy; Arrowsmith - Sinclair Lewis; After Many a Summer Dies the Swan - Aldous Huxley; Me and Earl and the Dying Girl - Jesse Andrews; The Gargoyle - Andrew Davidson; Diasy Miller - Henry James; Illness as a Metaphor and AIDS and Its Metaphors; and Love Story - Erich Segal. Some of these I liked *way* more than others, but I appreciated all of them as they gave great insight to the perspectives of patients and physicians. Personal recommendation would be When Breath Becomes Air!

[@itsasheetos9648]

Oooooh, those of us in the same boat applying to schools without our mcat scores... we understand a different type of anxiety😅😭

[@santygudino_]

A whole different type of anxiety lol ☠️ I’m glad it worked out for me at the end. Hope things are going well for you!

[@translucentheart27]

Can I mention a chronic illness as being disadvantaged? I was diagnosed with severe UC in the summer before starting college and it took a toll on my grades and kept me from branching out for experiences/volunteering too. But I’m just scared bc I don’t want to blame my illness for all that

[@santygudino_]

I definitely think you can write about your diagnosis being a disadvantage to you as a student, and we can continue discussing this privately! You can email me at [e-mail] or DM me on Instagram :)

[@translucentheart27]

@@santygudino_ I emailed you, thank you so much!

[@haashimrahman9150]

Great video! So you got accepted to some med schools without your mcat? I wanted some clarification on that part

[@santygudino_]

Great question, sorry if I wasn’t clear. My application was basically put on hold until schools received my score -even though they had already received my application. After they got it, I was then quickly offered interviews and later was accepted to the ones I’ve talked about. Hope that clears things up!

[@haashimrahman9150]

@@santygudino_ Thank you for the quick response! They say in the application cycle that ideally you should take your mcat before may or June so that schools have your mcat when you submit your application but with covid and everything, that makes it harder. When month did you end up taking your mcat? Also how many schools did you end up applying to and how many are you waiting for. Congrats again on your acceptances!

[@santygudino_]

Exactly! That’s why I was originally going to take mine in April, before COVID and the summer riots had it get cancelled. I was able to reschedule it pretty quickly and took it in July. Because of COVID, we got our results in 2 weeks so I had my score before the month was over. So ideally, not what the timeline I was aiming for but it’s what mine ended up looking like.

[@santygudino_]

I’ll make a more detailed video about my timeline with all the schools I applied to in the near future, so stay tuned, but I applied to 20 schools. I completed 16 secondaries, have had 7 interviews, 5 acceptances, and am waiting to hear back from the others who have yet to offer me interviews/rejections!

[@madibrew3864]

What’re your tips on finding medical experiences?

[@santygudino_]

It'll really depend on where you live and the opportunities around you. I would begin by hearing out what others in grades ahead of you are doing and see what interests you most from that list. Alternatively, you could also search local hospitals and clinics and see if they offer volunteer positions and shadowing opportunities!

[@grandselenium296]

130 cars? You are a god

[@santygudino_]

Hahaha, preparation was key :) I made a video offering some tips, and I’d appreciate it if you checked it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIebfqmDg6ead9E

[@hayatnagi5090]

Would I be considered disadvantaged if women in my family weren’t allowed an education but I basically fought through it and I became the first high school as well as soon to be college graduate along with taking care of my parents as well? And low income

[@Shivpi3141592654]

That’s a really amazing story. Med schools would definitely consider that disadvantaged. One thing that really helps when it comes to the disadvantaged essay is to be very matter of fact. Don’t put too much emotion into that specific portion of your application. Especially since it’s a really short essay.

[@santygudino_]

That’s incredible, I hope you’re amazed by your own story. I would agree with the other reply. Med schools would be happy to have you.

[@santygudino_]

Agreed!

[@baylorwiggins9781]

Can I message you about my cycle? I am applying in Nevada right now too!

[@santygudino_]

Hi! Please do. You can reach me more quickly at instagram @SantyGudino or you can email as well [e-mail]

[@entertainmentandschool4902]

Santiago I'm a disadvantaged student applying to medical school please how do I get in touch with you

[@santygudino_]

Feel free to email me at [e-mail] or DM me on any social media at @santygudino

[@entertainmentandschool4902]

I would also like to share my personal statement with you, for feedback

[@Textbook000]

That car score tho

[@santygudino_]

Thank you! Practice certainly made close to perfect lol. I made a video offering some tips on CARS here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIebfqmDg6ead9E

[@HeavenlySunset24]

I'm not this smart.

[@santygudino_]

Hm, I'm not sure if this video is indicative of me being smart - I just think I learned how to manage my time well and accomplish certain goals of mine throughout the years. Let me know if you need any help!

[@HeavenlySunset24]

@@santygudino_ Are all med school interviews done in person?

[@santygudino_]

@@HeavenlySunset24 They were not during my cycle last year nor this year - it's to prevent the spread COVID (which is really important since many of the people interviewing still need to see patients on a regular basis). So they've been virtual interviews, which in my opinion have lots of benefits.

[@HeavenlySunset24]

@@santygudino_ Okay.

[@JenCheng1]

Be a drug dealer, gets you more money and honey. No need for 4 years of medical school. Start by going to Mexico. Most Latinos do drugs instead of school.

[@tomilolaoyasiji3620]

you sound EXTREMELY ignorant right now. if you have nothing kind or productive to say... then leave 😌

[@maroonhorizon1693]

Lol

[@santygudino_]

Interesting 🤔