FULL Review of my Medical School (AMCAS) Application!

[@TYLERLUNG]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I know it will help a lot of students out who haven't been through this process before. I relied on this videos, and I found them to be extremely helpful!

[@allybenedict]

So happy if I can help just one person!! Thanks Tyler & good luck to you 🤗

[@tracesonny2456]

you prolly dont give a shit but if you're bored like me during the covid times then you can stream pretty much all of the latest movies on instaflixxer. Have been binge watching with my gf recently :)

[@elliotjordy4309]

@Trace Sonny Definitely, I've been watching on instaflixxer for months myself =)

[@garrettludescher9588]

Applying this cycle. Love watching these videos. Everyone's apps are so unique and I think its so cool to see what everyone did

[@rachelxie1479]

Thanks so much for this video! You applied during the year with the most applicants but you still shined through with your application. You've really given me hope because I got the same MCAT score as you but I have really strong EC's and a 3.95 science gpa yet I was still afraid that I wasn't competitive enough because my mcat isn't close to their medians. Congrats on getting in! This video made my day :)

[@allybenedict]

Thank you!!!

[@danix4883]

Congratulations on getting in!!

[@allybenedict]

Thank you so much!!

[@sabroskiii]

You are so amazing and such an inspiration, thank you so much for sharing! I just subscribed :)

[@allybenedict]

oh my goodness, you are so sweet! Thank you so much!! I plan to start posting videos again in the next couple of months when I start school :)

[@JaneDelabruereZemira]

Thank you this was so helpful to watch!! I am planning to apply this June and am worried because I have clinical experience but don’t have volunteer experience due to Covid-19.

[@allybenedict]

Hey Jane, thank you!! I totally get it. Hopefully schools will understand that everyone’s applications are gonna be a little different for the next few years honestly! Good luck to you, let me know if there’s any questions you have regarding the whole process! I’d be happy to answer any questions in another video :)

[@JaneDelabruereZemira]

@@allybenedict thank you! I will continue to watch your videos throughout the application process.

[@anthonynguyen6636]

Hi Ally! Thank you so much for making this video. It’s so helpful! I noticed that for the experience “That’s My Farmer Program Volunteer”, you only have 50 hours and you put it as one of your most meaningful experiences. I didn’t know it’s ok to do that. I have an experience that I only have about 60 hours and think it’s one of my most meaningful experiences. Do you think adcom would frown if they see me have very few hours for an experience and mark it most meaningful?

[@allybenedict]

Honestly, I don't think quantity is as important as quality! I'm not on an ADCOM, obviously, but I think they care more about what you learned and why it was important versus how long you spent at it. I think anything that really changed your outlook about something is worth mentioning!!

[@JasonKrastein]

Yes, I totally agree with Ally. It's hard to say from our experience but it is important to describe it as best you can. How did your app cycle go?

[@melanieparedes202]

This was so useful! Did you end up taking a gap year to beef up your extra-circulars because you graduated early?

[@allybenedict]

Yay I’m so glad you liked it!! Since I graduated two terms early I’m just continuing scribing and then going to take some time off! 🤗 I applied between my junior and senior year

[@KoiDoesMed]

Im watching this now and all I say yeah.... about HS and dual enrollment take the classes seriously, I remember doing so many credits that I was able to get my AA during high school but my GPA for dual enrollment was a 3.5

[@emily2567]

Great job! We have very similar stats. I am curious about your personal statement- did it relate specifically to any of those activities? Meaningful experiences? Or did you describe something novel?

[@allybenedict]

Hey there! If you haven't, you should check out my personal statement video. I definitely go through my scribing experience but add stuff that wasn't on my activities list.

[@JasonKrastein]

I think it depends on what your theme is. You are able to touch into the same activity but I would definitely touch on a different specific experience. Another tip, I would not make the activity that you focus on the PS would not make it a most meaningful. How did you app cycle go?

[@ajeoitprjqhupo]

Hi Ally! Thank you so much for posting this video! What schools did you apply to and how did you decide them?

[@allybenedict]

Hi Carlos! I applied to 5 DO schools and 5 MD schools. I picked them based on location & how well my "stats" aligned with their averages. :)

[@sashi_ni]

This is so helpful! How many hours did it take for you to complete primary application excluding the Personal statement and activity section?

[@allybenedict]

Hey Sashini! I'm SO glad you found this video to be helpful. Other than the activities & personal statement, it's basically just a bunch of click boxes / entering your grades. I would say this part took me 3ish hours and I double/triple checked it to make sure everything was accurate! :)

[@cuongdao5359]

Nice ,thanks for everything

[@allybenedict]

Thank you!!

[@Ahmad-jc2zn]

I love your content and I’m applying to med school next year and I was wondering if there are any amcas application templates out there so I can draft my application and work on it over an extended period of time. I want to do that so I can submit as early as possible. If there isn’t would you mind sending me a copy of your application with all of your info blacked out?

[@allybenedict]

Hey there! Thanks for your support! I have no idea if there is a template out there, but I would be willing to send you mine with the blacked out info if you can't find something :)

[@eymenmohammed2572]

Great video! I am also taking dual enrollment classes and I want to retake my bio class because I got a B on it. I am planning to take it during the summer because I want a high GPA. Is it a good idea to retake a B?

[@allybenedict]

Hey Eymen! Congrats on getting ahead. I think it’s total personal preference and depends on what type of program you’re hoping to be accepted into. I have a few B’s and still had a fairly high GPA! Depends on how you want to spend your time ☺️

[@OrganicDolphin]

How'd you make up for a sub 125 score on BB? I thought that was a big thing they look for.

[@allybenedict]

Hey there! This is a tough question to answer, because I guess you cant "make up" for a low score.. but I guess I would say that the process at lots of schools is really holistic so they take into account a lot more than just your MCAT score :)

[@alexwyler4570]

Which schools did you apply too?

[@sarahsutton8219]

Love your videos can you do one all about rec letters and how to decide if you should get 2 science profs , one humanities professor, some one you volunteered for, someone you worked for in healthcare ex. Coordinator of hospital volunteer program . Am I on the right track ? Do you need a physician letter for both do and md apps? If time can you also address what you think about DO ? Did you scribe with any DO’s ? Congratulations on your acceptances so far!!!

[@allybenedict]

Hey Sarah!! Thanks so much for your support!! Oooh yes I could totally do a video answering all of those questions 🤗🤗

[@WriteYourAcceptance]

Maybe this helps - m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYKwoJedZ5aJsM0

[@mozammalsarwar165]

So looks like you havent done any research programs for EC. I thought nowadays it was a must?

[@allybenedict]

You’re right, no research for me. Personally I’m not super interested in lab work and I was really adamant about only doing things I was genuinely passionate about so that I would enjoy doing it and be able to enjoy talking about it in interviews! I think some schools definitely require research, but not all!

[@hannahdivic28]

Could you go over your personal statement? :)

[@allybenedict]

Hey there!! I actually have a full video posted on my personal statement if you want to check it out!

[@KT-pw1cq]

Very useful !! Can you do a video on the flow of a personal statement

[@allybenedict]

Yes absolutely!! I’ll work on that and hopefully record and post it next week! Thanks for the input! 🤗

[@allybenedict]

Hey there! Just wanted to let you know that I did end up making this video about my personal statement if you wanted to check it out! :)

[@tiffanyjohnson1217]

Love it! How many interviews and acceptances did you end up getting?

[@allybenedict]

Thank you!! So far I’ve had four interview offers, three completed interviews, two acceptances and waiting to hear back from the third! Still haven’t been rejected from anywhere but haven’t heard anything from about 6 schools 🧐😅

[@ronaldhuang2053]

Where do i write my explanations for my prior convictions

[@allybenedict]

There is an area within the demographic section that asks about any prior convictions and allows a space to write about it!

[@ezdeanalkurdi6745]

Are you going to OHSU?

[@allybenedict]

Hey there!! I'm still waiting to hear back. I interviewed a while ago but they are kind of notoriously slow, lol. Are you going to OHSU?? :)

[@ezdeanalkurdi6745]

@@allybenedict lol no I’m applying in the upcoming cycle. I visited the campus a year ago and loved it. You’re an awesome candidate and I wish you the absolute best of luck!

[@allybenedict]

@@ezdeanalkurdi6745 gotchaaaa! Okay well sweet, if I end up getting in let me know if you have more questions about the school 🤣 thank you so much!!

[@xylo6280]

45 percent student loan that’s nice

[@allybenedict]

I am very fortunate that my parents were willing to help me with my undergrad! My medical school will be 100% loans though.

[@binualex3221]

Great job! How do you get a job as a medical scribe. I am in my fist year pre med track. I am interested in how to go about a medical scribe. TIA

[@allybenedict]

Hey there! I was on the listserv for the pre med club at my university and they sent out information about scribing positions! I was hired through scribe America and im a huge fan of the company and the training! You should look on their website to see if they have any availability near you 🤗🤗

[@binualex3221]

@@allybenedict Thank you will check it out.

[@jakubskorupa2667]

Ain’t no way College Volleyball was 500 hours lol. I’d say I spent like 2000 hours just in 3 years for college soccer

[@allybenedict]

It was only one year! From like august - January :)

[@jakubskorupa2667]

@@allybenedict that makes way more sense

[@keelybenedict5567]

♥️

[@allybenedict]

Love you sister!!