How to Get Into Harvard Medical School

[@Pete-da-peter]

Let me tell all y'all something..... I just want any medical school to give me a shot. Then I'mma be the best doctor the world can provide

[@Shemmassian]

I believe you. :) Let's get you to a spot where medical schools will give you a spot!

[@YoungWildCatter]

You and me both

[@Pete-da-peter]

@@YoungWildCatter that's right. Let's do it. Spring semester just ended. I'm studying orgo for MCAT.

[@kyleessex6301]

@@Pete-da-peter Go get em yall... I'm applying this year too... LOVE ORGO!!!!!!!!

[@Pete-da-peter]

@@kyleessex6301 that's right buddy. Let's go for it

[@justanerd3345]

As long as I save lives and make the world a better place, I'm fine.

[@bers.hailegiorgis7403]

thats beautiful :)

[@ororox7307]

Ur a good person. I just want to make a lot of money lol. Saving people is a great bonus tho.

[@allantruong7031]

@@ororox7307 if you want to make money, don’t go into medicine. Making money is a good compensation because of the hard work and debt, but it’s 100% should not be a big reason. In fact, it should be your 3rd or 4th reason to become a doctor

[@riddhigupta5155]

I was here almost 2 years ago, when I hadn’t even started my junior year! I’m a high school graduate in a few weeks now!!! I just want to say to any student out there who doesn’t believe in themselves right now: you will get through. I got so many university offers I’m confused on what to pick! You’ll do great. Just hang tight in there. I wish I could say this to myself 2 years ago but since that isn’t possible, I hope I am of some help to anyone else :)

[@minananou9070]

Needed this thanku

[@timothyswag3594]

Step 1: Choose your parents wisely. It isn't our fault that you made poor decisions when being born!

[@Shemmassian]

We can't control that so let's optimize what we can. :)

[@fionamariano9240]

Lmao

[@ikramrafi6481]

Lmao I'm dead

[@phrog2522]

Why?? If you telling me that you didn't have much money, there is something called a scholarship for kids that don't have money to go to school.

[@j10001]

I might not have chosen my parents wisely, but I have tried to help my kids make a better decision at birth! 😂

[@Shemmassian]

Is Harvard Medical School on your list? Why or why not? Let us know in the Comments!

[@isha4120]

One of my biggest goal since the age of nine, was to be acceptes into harvars medical school.

[@isha4120]

I am actually in 10th grade, however I am still looking forward to working hard and become an excellent doctor

[@Shemmassian]

@@isha4120 Work on it day by day!

[@Shemmassian]

@@isha4120 Good! We love how you're thinking about this so early

[@Talliastral]

just graduated middle school and now im here preparing for college! i already sing and play guitar, as well as drawing and creative writing.

[@Scriabin_fan]

I don’t even know why I’m watching this video I have no shot of getting into Harvard

[@Shemmassian]

Whether you think you can or you think you cannot, you're right either way. ;)

[@inamzide8998]

Not the right attitude you should have🤞 ......I'm still in high school and 2021 is my last year there which means I'm doing grade 11 in South Africa should I apply?

[@ikramrafi6481]

@@inamzide8998 you have a long path in front of you, remember that med schools in the us are a graduate type of education which means that you need a bachelor's degree of 4 years before you can apply to medical school. :)

[@Uzair823]

@@inamzide8998 Why ? You lost hope in UKZN and our local universities ? Take advantage of the quota system

[@anaaa311]

I love how he responds to every comment.

[@bhavya8298]

Getting into a medical college in India is so damn tough not just because of the level of paper but also because of the massive amount of candidates appearing. I am even fighting with them, lol!

[@Shemmassian]

And we're sharing the strategies to ensure you're on top of the pack. Keep working hard and let us know if we can support you in any way. :)

[@kunal1009]

well best of luck for neet 2020 ! I too am competing 😉

[@kunal1009]

@mingo Which state are you from?

[@Mein_KampfyChair]

Probably because like, every Indian wants to be a doctor. I bet parents always push their kids to go to medical school even if that's not what the kid wants

[@inscriptedgold9423]

Stay in India. They need better doctors and healthcare there.

[@christianvillalobos1312]

3rd year Math major. Got probably 4 more years in college because of how behind I was in math when I came in, major changes, and low unit semesters. It feels like an impossible road but we’re gonna do it. We’re gonna go to medical school and become doctors everyone.

[@Surya-jk8ik]

Hey, would u have to attend a postbacc program to satisfy the other pre requisites ?

[@sandhyaparihar8427]

Amazing. Like I watched thousand videos on this topic and understood nothing but your video helped me out really well and cleared each and everything so wonderfully.

[@Juan-qo6fn]

Unfortunately I wasn’t enough prepared for applying to such a college as Harvard is. But at least I could Join a Private college to study medical sciences. I’m proud of it anyways. And if I’m confident on something in life is that if I graduate, if all works in my favor for what I want, I will do my specialization in Harvad

[@Shemmassian]

Yes sir! Love the attitude here; you'll get wherever you want to if you set your mind to it. Please lean on us and our resources if you ever need guidance. :)

[@rishitayadav4649]

This video just evoked something within me...Thank you for strengthening the conviction! Undoubtedly the best video..Kudos to you, you're doing a fabulous job :)

[@Shemmassian]

Thanks for your encouragement! Glad it resonated.

[@sandhyaparihar8427]

Please don't stop making videos, keep making them. They are amazing.

[@princess287love]

I just want to get into one med school lol

[@Shemmassian]

And every bit of content that you watch/learn puts you one step closer to realizing that. :)

[@onlyme996]

Me too, it's my big dream but it's very hard to get into 😭💔

[@sophia.shetty]

Thank you. I told my dad about your website. It’s my dream to go to Harvard med.

[@CarlosMartinez28]

It has always been my dream since I was a little kid to go to HMS

[@Shemmassian]

Let's get you the best chances we can. :)

[@LavKarri]

how to get in : walk through the gate, or err.... wait until midnight and climb the perimeter wall.

[@Shemmassian]

The gate will certainly suffice..

[@j10001]

You can definitely get in as a patient

[@LavKarri]

@@j10001 Seems like you're familiar with that route.

[@puiwaiwu7870]

It is very helpful. It encouraged me to still apply even though the MCAT is still in the 10%tile but GPA is about average. The hollistic application means that I can make up for the lost cause of low MCAT score with killer personal statement and secondary application.

[@puiwaiwu7870]

And it is good that they do not screen applicants based on a minimum cutoff.

[@riazahmad-xg6wh]

I am from India and can't afford the fees ..is there any other way for me to study at HMS (DREAM SCHOOL)

[@giornogiovanna1446]

No

[@ahlam2468]

If you pass the exams and stuff and u are worth studying in a dream university, the university will provide a scholarship for u

[@iqrayaps]

Harvard provides great financial aid

[@jeonjeonjeon3366]

Same . I am too from India. I planned to take SAT

[@_nichi_2270]

Take sat scholarship exam 💖

[@Uhdusv5527]

I’ve always been a fan of planning ahead months, if not years before important things like this because I know the only way for me to catch up with those geniuses is to spend more time and effort on the subject, yet whenever I try to share my plans with people around me, I was always told “thinking too much”, absolutely no constructive advices were given through out the whole high school years. Maybe internet is my only hope now😢

[@vaishnabeemohanty746]

Thank you so much for boosting me through this video.. I'm extremely glad to say that this video is very useful ❤

[@Shemmassian]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nassertabesh680]

Thank you Dr. Shemmassian for this helpful information.

[@HRL170]

Hi its me Hirdya from Nepal.And my aim is to graduate my medical sector education from the Harvard Medical School Because i want to interact with different community people learning and doing of the community work in the school. Thanks to your video for gibing me knowledge about the admission process for Harvard.. Thank you so much..

[@Shemmassian]

Hi Hirdya! Thanks for saying hello from Nepal. :) We're rooting for you and we'll be here to support you in any way we can.

[@melisacelik5748]

Thank you for the video! I have a question I go to school in Germany so we don’t have these courses we have them but in different not like the system in the USA. Would it be for me a disadvantage that I didn‘t chose those courses?

[@fifi8314]

Thank you Dr. Shemmassian for this informative video. I'm a rising college sophomore and greatly appreciate this.

[@Shemmassian]

You're very welcome, Sophie! Thanks for tuning in.

[@Uromastyxfanatics]

Thank you for putting this together

[@hades3909]

Oooooff…as an international student going to attend college for bachelors in biology in USA my main goal is Med school. With med school comes the Huge tuition and other expenses. That is something I am unable to pay. That is why I want to try my best and get in an Ivy League for a chance at scholarship. But it seems that I will have to bleed myself and push real hard starting day 1 of my college. I will try my best to get a perfect GPA and a great MCAT score. Also, the experiences. I come from a single parent family with 3 siblings so it’s super hard to even go to college. Wish me luck guys 🙏🏻

[@josephzao6737]

One way to get into medical school is have deep distaste for the State of Virginia. How many Psychiatrists does it take to keep the Virginia Farm from falling?

[@ayla4725]

I’m in middle school and am so invested in this! Just not sure of what I want to peruse in a few years

[@Shemmassian]

Never too early to start! :)

[@timothyswag3594]

Just chill out, make friends, and don't do drugs. Worry about adult stuff when you go to college.

[@destinylentz7436]

Im in South Africa and my goal is to become a doctor. I want to study at either Harvard, standforred, Cambridge, kings college london, Yale, Brown or our proventiol university UKZN. I am working smart, hard and overtime to beable to be accepted to study at one of those medical schools so I'll be fully prepared to save lives. All I need is a strategy.

[@betsy9226]

Are you at medical school in your country right now?

[@sina8437]

Thanks for information 👍

[@amazontv4260]

You definitely deserve a like plus subscriber

[@khadija-tunnabeeha5568]

What do you recommend I do the summer before I attend college if I plan to be a pre-med student?

[@mnazzal5048]

I don't get it, so i have to take these courses after undergrad or what? I'm sorry if this question is stupid to some people but I'm not American and I don't know how things are done in America.

[@Shemmassian]

No worries! Not a stupid question at all. You'll typically take these courses during undergrad! Here are HMS's selection factors for international students harvardmedint@

[@kabuganwabrian6921]

Am currently in my 3rd year medicine at Kampala International University and am looking foward to joining HMS for MMed Surgery,whats the most requirement as per accademics and other inmportant requirement are concerned?

[@nikkiperkins881]

Will admissions consider the application of a non traditional student who already has a career in healthcare, but is not an MD? Say a dentist, podiatrist, or something similar ? Those are people who already went to graduate school and did not drop out but are now interested not necessarily a career change but a specialty change?

[@samuelsmithmed214]

Wow surprisingly Harvard's standards aren't 99th percentile for MCAT and only 4.0's for GPA. Goes to show that they look for more in applicants than just numbers.

[@Shemmassian]

Physicians are so much more than the numbers; great observation Samuel! We all know that physician who is a diagnostic GENIUS, but just can't seem to connect with you as a person...

[@mujtabaalam5907]

@@Shemmassian I'd want him as a specialist or my surgeon, but not my PCP. Everyone has their place.

[@HannahTran1]

I make myself depressed by watching these videos cause cause I go to a not competitive school at all, university of delaware. U know they gonna knock me out the water

[@farizasamadova9570]

Thank you. My dream is to study Harvard medical school. In shaa Alloh I will be a student of Harvard medical school

[@ayanoasroses4628]

In shaa Allah , how is it going ????

[@omermalka2787]

Hey Dr. Shirag shemmassian, you said that first of all Harvard requires a bachelor's degree in math, Physics, Biology and chemistry and only after that do they decide if they accept you? Or Do you know that you were accepted before starting your degree? Thank you.

[@Shemmassian]

Hey Omer! Thanks for the time you spent drafting this inquiry! I don't quite fully understand your question but I'll try my best to anticipate what you're looking for here. Harvard Medical School will require you to have Bachelor's Degree. Now it doesn't have to be in math, physics, biology, etc. In fact, it can be in Philosophy! You will have to complete the prerequisite courses I mentioned in the video, however. You also don't have to COMPLETE your degree before applying to medical school. Many students who go "straight through" without a gap year apply during their junior year, are accepted during their senior year and then subsequently finish their degrees before they start medical school the Fall semester after. Hope that helped!

[@omermalka2787]

Thank you for your response. I was trying to ask if a medical school will not accept me what can i do with the degree? Can i know that i accepted to HMS only after i COMPLETE the degree?

[@Shemmassian]

@@omermalka2787 Hey Omar, if you apply straight through, there will be a couple of months where you technically haven't completed the degree but are accepted to HMS. Still, you'll have to complete your degree to matriculate to school!

[@خالدخضر-ع1س]

HST is a very amaaaazing program ❤

[@snipervampirre0014]

Ya i have doubt. Do they provide full scholarship to international students and apart from medicals do they teach any language you know for students who wish to pursue the job somewhere else

[@Shemmassian]

It is possible to receive a full scholarship to HMS. You can learn more here: meded.hms.harvard.edu/types-funding-md-program We're not aware of any language instruction courses offered via HMS

[@pavana_]

Do you have any advice for highschool students regarding what we should be doing throughout highschool in order to prepare/have a higher chance of getting in?

[@Shemmassian]

Yes! Other than your grades, here is a comprehensive guide on extracurriculars. www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/extracurricular-activities

[@timothyswag3594]

It literally doesn't matter what you do in high school as long as you don't get in trouble with the law. Sure, you could volunteer and shadow physicians, but you have ample time to do that in undergrad. If you start volunteering, keep doing it consistently throughout college. Otherwise, people will think you are insincere in wanting to help people.

[@pavana_]

@@timothyswag3594 Thanks for your advice!!

[@migcastil]

I scrolled back to this video because I hope anybody could give me opinions other than my own on my plans and what I feel in attempting to become a psychiatrist but obviously first getting into HMS. I have every intention on achieving that goal in my lifetime, it’s not that I feel i can’t get into HMS or any other med school, but more if it’s the right time to do it. I’m currently a freshman at a relatively small honors college but i feel as if I were to go to med school now I would place an insane amount stress both financially, and mentally on my parents and I since i’m still a dependent. I do have other interests in fields that are unrelated to medicine such as becoming a teacher for instance. I feel as if i’m feeling the pressure of rushing into field that I’m not sure i’m ready at this moment in my life. I feel if I were to still do a pre-med track and get a degree where I can find stability and become a teacher while making passive income can set me up financially and bring more happiness in my early life and maybe later on i life consider actually pursuing med schools such as HMS with pure enjoyment and commitment. I guess a lot of questions arise if I were to consider this. I guess a big one would be if I were to build a flawless application meaning: near perfect GPA Research applying your own interests into the community and distinguishing yourself as an individual shadowing strong recommendations from current professors competitive MCAT score would my credentials still stand if i decided to apply to med school later in life? Would i need to retake the MCAT? Would my recommendations be useless if they’re not in present-tense? Would the research experience i do now still hold in the future? Ultimately is this non-traditional path even possible and does being an older age and somebody who’s not coming straight out of a university affect my chances of getting in? If not recalling topics that was learned earlier in life a problem, couldn’t i just take the MCAT right before I apply to show that I still know the material? Sorry if i went on a spree lol i’m just so unfamiliar with this process and nervous if i’m closing a door i can never open again.

[@drgeetikasingh8629]

We are ready to pay fees as well . need a counselor for 8th class student on how to get into hawardmed school

[@pravanlandry8009]

Hi Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, At 3:47 in the video you say that it is required to take one year of mathematics. Given that I earned a 5 in AP BC Calculus, would I still be required to take one year of mathematics?

[@Shemmassian]

Hi Pravan! Excellent question. There's a mixed bag here; some medical schools accept APs but most, by and large, do not. You'd be 100% secure if you took a year of mathematics during your university years. For example, Michael, a member of our team who goes to UCLA Medical School took two quarters of calculus and one quarter of statistics to satisfy this requirement.

[@pravanlandry8009]

@@Shemmassian Okay thank you so much! To be safe I'll make sure to do at least a year then.

[@artimisparsian4742]

I have a question. If I don't have more than 2 recommendation what should I do. I passed MCAT, TOEFL and GRE but the only my problem is I have only 2 recommendation letters and it blocked me to continue my education in medical school. could you please guide me what should I do. Thanks.

[@Shemmassian]

Hi Artimis! Thanks for leaving a comment. You'll definitely have to gather those LOR's and here's our guide on doing just that: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/medical-school-letter-of-recommendation

[@uddhavsudan1334]

What about international students ,how could they get into medical schools as for surgery residency through usmle in good colleges ..what we need ..is there a way

[@Shemmassian]

Yes! Please see their specific guidelines for international students here: meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-selection-factors

[@uddhavsudan1334]

@@Shemmassian thanx sir .and like for other colleges too ...consult needed 🙏

[@timothyswag3594]

Very hard to do currently, and will become even harder in the near future. USMLE recently changed Step 1 to P/F and reduced the number of attempts from 6 to 4. This, along with the merger of DO and MD residencies (effective next month as I recall), will leave very little room for IMGs to get positions in US residencies. American Graduates will ALWAYS be favored over foreign graduates. We will soon have enough AMGs to fill up residency positions and no longer have a need for IMGs. If you are an IMG and interested in a US residency, you will need to score, on average, 15-20 points higher on Step 1 than AMGs. Keep in mind that as I said before, Step 1 is going P/F soon. No one knows how IMGs will distinguish themselves in the future, although it probably will involve doing extremely well on Step 2 CK as Step 2 will still be scored (not P/F except for the clinical skills portion of the exam). The US healthcare system will most likely shift from having to rely on IMGs to help fill residency positions (and help with the physician shortage) to having an adequate supply of domestic graduates. There will still be a physician shortage until more residencies are approved of and more medical schools open up. Right now we are too reliant on mid-levels and cannot maintain patient safety and standard of care.

[@unkown2044]

How about where you go for undergrad? If you get a 3.9 + 515 MCAT but its from a lower ranked school does it matter?

[@Shemmassian]

Hey Anish! Thanks for leaving a comment; we wrote a guide on this here: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/does-undergrad-matter-for-med-school

[@katoyigarobert446]

How can I join Harvard medical school too with my low grades.

[@j10001]

Great video! @8:36 You mention a database of all secondary essay prompts would be in the description box, but I did not see it there. Can you please tell us where to find that?

[@Shemmassian]

Thanks, James! You can find the secondary prompts here: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/medical-school-secondary-essay-prompts

[@j10001]

@@Shemmassian Wow, having these all in one place is so helpful. This list, plus the other information in your videos, has opened my eyes to what an enormous effort med-school applications will be! Thank you so much. I am beginning to see why people hire admission consultants to shepherd them through the complexity of it all.

[@Shemmassian]

@@j10001 We're here to help demystify the process! Let us know if there's anything we can do to support you on your journey. :)

[@maaaan2314]

How do we get into harvard if we're from another country?? Like you just gave the statistics of 2023 CLASS..how early are we supposed to apply??

[@msquared7275]

I heard harvard does not offer mbbs ..If I have to join harvard I should finish my mbbs in india and then do my md there right?

[@kqsts]

I really want to become a surgeon and study at HMS, but I'm at school now and I'm from another country.. Do I have a chance to go to Harvard?

[@onlythedawn5770]

Well we re in the same boat 😊😊 I never had an ambition and i never loved science besides i m a pro otaku . But after seeing how incredible are the doctors and how interesting is science . I wanna let everything to achieve my new dream. Even if i m from an Arabic country . Even if I can't at understand English that much. That won't stop me to pulverize all the obstacles in my way ✊✊✊cuz i know that the motivation that's pushing me now ll be able to save a life someday 🙏🏻🙏🏻 So don't hide behind these shitty excuses 💢💢 and remember that u re not the only who s struggling👊👊👊. From all the world. We ve same goal 😋😋😋 And who knows probably we ll be rivals someday😉😉😉. For u re info i ll try even if i know that it s impossible sooooo what about u😊😊

[@JenCheng1]

The Fee Assistance Program only helps a little...so how would you endure four years of medical school debt and paying the rent each month? Can you help me out and tell me how it is you are paying the rent portion? That I would really like to know. Are any of your parents helping you out with the $800 or so of rent each month?

[@Shemmassian]

Hi Jen! Many applicants take out loans to pay for living expenses while they are attending medical school.

[@JenCheng1]

@@Shemmassian but what if it’s living in NYC or LA? That’s $2,500 a month!!

[@itszainab1373]

Thanks💖Do you help international student with filling application,personal statement..?

[@Shemmassian]

We do! Please visit our website to learn more about our services: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/medical-school-admissions

[@riddhigupta5155]

I would love to go to Hms! I want to get into cardiology. I’m only in grade 10 right now, so I don’t know if it’s too soon, but I’m surely interested. I wanted to know, is it necessary for me to take physics in grade 11 & 12. I’ll be doing the international baccalaureate diploma programme (IBDP) next year. I’ve chosen Biology, chemistry and psychology as my higher level subjects as of now

[@Shemmassian]

Hi! Never too early to start. :) It's not necessary, but can help you with your eventual undergraduate Physics course. I also encourage you to check out our comprehensive guide here: howmed@

[@Isabel-bq2sc]

Me too but I’m in 7th grade 😂

[@arianna5566]

This is literally my EXACT situation. I’m doing the IB program next year too, and those are the classes I choose.

[@riddhigupta5155]

hey arianna, how’s it going? so far im finding the IB super tough! hbu

[@juliangarces6431]

Same but I’m in grade 9

[@gabrielayiannaros8635]

I am from South Africa but it has always been my dream to go to Harvard med school, but because of the money exchange it is way too expensive, do you know if Harvard offers any financial aid and also what grades we have to get. (I dont think we do SAT in South Africa)

[@gabrielayiannaros8635]

@Shahzaib Gill thank you so much

[@itsrick3953]

Thank you Harvard is my dream I want to be a surgeon

[@Shemmassian]

Keep working at it!

[@itsrick3953]

@@Shemmassian thank you so much

[@Shemmassian]

@@itsrick3953 You're welcome!

[@sussannwokocha3931]

I have a lot of questions about the courses to take. Can you be more specific with them. For biology. Do you mean bio introductory biology, anatomy and physiology 1&2, pathophysiology and lab for all three. Does the same go for chemistry and maths.

[@sussannwokocha3931]

Also, what type of writing.

[@Shemmassian]

Read this! www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/medical-school-requirements

[@sussannwokocha3931]

@@Shemmassian thank you, i have gone through the link but its not providing specifically the type of courses to be taken, there are so many biology and so many chemistry both organic and biochemistry, am i supposed to take all? taking all is definetly more than one year, thats why i need help in getting specifically the type needed to be taken. thank you

[@bimeshkoirala]

I wish i knew all this when i was back in high school.

[@sepidech7520]

Hello I'm not American nor living in America .but, I really like to get onto HMS Plus, MCAT is not available in my country . 😢 Do you have any suggestions for me?

[@abrarshafat7284]

Can you pls tell the procedure to apply for MD degree at Harvard Medical College from Asia having MBBS as undergraduate degree

[@akiinns]

Amazing video very helpful thank you!

[@Shemmassian]

Thanks, Andi!

[@omoyokuolayinka5662]

Please send me the link to get student visa for medical school

[@shroomamiii]

Hi, does where you go in undergrad matter when you apply to medical school? What if the undergrad is not as prestigious? Does it hinder your chances?

[@Shemmassian]

Great question! We wrote an entire guide answering just this question. :) www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/does-undergrad-matter-for-med-school

[@timothyswag3594]

Generally undergrad doesn't matter for medical school, but it wouldn't hurt going to a well-connected school.

[@sademedina3724]

Is it realistically possible to get accepted into a high IQ college or medical school with a ged? Will it be looked at differently and thrown out?

[@Shemmassian]

Hi Sade! Thank you for your question. I'm not quite sure what you're referring to when you say "high IQ college" but it's certainly possible to get into medical school with a GED, especially with a strong undergraduate track record.

[@sademedina3724]

Hi and thank you so much.

[@Shemmassian]

@@sademedina3724 My pleasure!

[@nihaninitalia]

Hi! This video was very helpful for me. I have a question; the preenrolments you mentioned in the video (math and chem) are supposed to be finished in the US. I am an international student so what should I do about it? If I go to US what should my plan be about and where can I take my couse? Thanks...

[@Shemmassian]

Hey Nihan! Thanks for dropping a comment! Medical schools in different countries will have different policies. I'll speak to the majority of the United States medical schools but know that you will find similarities and differences between institutions in the UK and Canada. To get your specific answer, you'll have to browse each school's website and contact the respective admissions offices with your questions. As for your grades from international schools, the vast majority of medical schools will NOT accept these grades. Grades are very important in the evaluation of any medical school applicant so if you would like the best chances to be admitted to a school in the US, you'll have to spend some time studying at an accredited US school. Many schools require that your prerequisite courses (which you can find here, www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/medical-school-requirements) be taken in the United States. Many schools also require that you have at least one full year of academic credits at a United States accredited college. As for your plan, you can take a look into this foundational article; it'll walk you through the entirety of medical school admissions! www.shemmassianconsulting.com/medical-school-admissions I strongly encourage you to review this article for a step-by-step guide on what it takes to get into US med schools. In addition to your grades, you'll need to take the MCAT since all US medical schools require it. If you have any other specific questions afterwards, please let me know!

[@nihaninitalia]

Shemmassian Academic Consulting thank you so much for helping and using your time to explaning

[@Shemmassian]

@@nihaninitalia Absolutely our pleasure. :)

[@timothyswag3594]

You didn't ask about it specifically, but it is also important how old your pre-reqs are. Many schools might not list it on their website, but they do not count pre-reqs if they are anywhere from 5-10+ years ago. However, many schools also don't have this internal policy. You will have to call admissions at each program you are interested in applying to.

[@ASHISHRANA21399]

What is the procedure admission Harvard Medical School,, for indian student,, please reply?

[@Shemmassian]

Here it is! harvardmedint@

[@ASHISHRANA21399]

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[@ravish459]

Dude can i tell you something?you’re awesome..thanks man...i hope 1 day i get into harvard

[@Shemmassian]

Dude can I tell you something? You're awesome, too! Please share the video with one friend you think would benefit! That would help us a lot. :)

[@ravish459]

Shemmassian Academic Consulting i sent this to everyone in my class 😂 thank you

[@GarrettChelberg]

How good is nyu, michigan, and ucla for med school bc theres mo way im getting into any ivy league school

[@Shemmassian]

NYU is ranked #2, Michigan #15 and UCLA #6, so really they're just as hard to get into as Harvard. NYU is more difficult to get into than the other Ivy Leagues, actually. Regardless, the fundamentals of medical school admissions stay the same! Maximize your odds in general and you'll have the best shot of getting into any of these top institutions. Here's a guide to support you: howmed@

[@MissAnaAtelier]

I love to team up to do a guide for DACA/Undocumented students that want to go into Medical School 😊

[@Shemmassian]

Hey Ana, thanks for this suggestion!

[@romitdesarkar6283]

How does the US "medical school" work? As in can I complete my MBBS ug from elsewhere and then enter here for PG? Like become a MS or MD... What will be the requirements then?

[@Shemmassian]

Hi! You can see Harvard's specific international requirements here: meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-selection-factors

[@mujtabaalam5907]

In general, if you want to practice in the US with an international MBBS, you will apply straight to residency, which will mean your MBBS wil have to be from an ECFMG-recognized institution (and you'll need to fill out a form to prove that), you will need to pass the USMLE exams, and you should try your hardest to get a US hands-on clinical experience like a rotation or a clerkship (not allowed if you've graduated).

[@zahidhassan8312]

I am in highschool. How can I get a a scholarship in any medical university.how can I prepare myself from today?

[@Shemmassian]

For now, just focus on building great work habits and getting into great colleges!

[@tanmoysarkardipo]

Hi....I am an undergraduate MBBS student.But I don't khow the possibilities and procedures to get admitted in Harvard Medical School.Can you help me with further information?

[@Shemmassian]

Hi! Here's Harvard's resources for that! harvardint@

[@levi-dh9fu]

Can you study your medicine speciality in harvard on a scholarship and as an international student and please tell me what I need to do, i still have 7 years, I'm starting medical school in my country this year

[@Shemmassian]

Make sure to read this! www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/how-to-get-into-harvard-medical-school

[@giannafrangos8228]

You also talked about courses for biology, chemistry , physics , math and writing. Can anyone do them even if they live in Europe? do you do them online and are they free? Sorry for asking so many questions , i don't know a lot.

[@Shemmassian]

Hey Gianna, thank you for question! Don't apologize for asking these questions. It's our pleasure to serve you as best as we can. It'll be to your advantage to complete the coursework inthe U.S. Note that the American Medical College Application Service will not accept foreign education transcripts, verify them or calculate a grade point average. Successful international applicants will therefore complete their coursework in America before applying. Should you have other specific questions, I'd encourage you to reach out specifically to the medical schools you're interested in attending!

[@giannafrangos8228]

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[@giannafrangos8228]

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[@sakshiipatil4736]

Hello, I am from india . I want a scholarship to get admitted in any medical university of america . Please help me soon

[@Shemmassian]

Have you read our scholarship guide? www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-finding-and-winning-college-scholarships

[@TheStrayy]

Should i start the courses now or later? im 14 and are the courses on the official website?

[@Shemmassian]

You can certainly read through our MCAT guides on our website now, but let's wait until you're gearing up to study for the exam before any courses!

[@geethaanil1574]

Can I get 100% scholarship in HMS as I'm from India and living cost are substantial high in USA when compared to India .

[@Shemmassian]

Hey Geetha! Thanks for your question; you can find HMS' funding information here on their website. meded.hms.harvard.edu/types-funding-md-program

[@geethaanil1574]

@@Shemmassian thank you😊😊😊

[@rajanigali8085]

Hello Am currently doing my clinical rotations in NEPAL How can i get there after completing my Rotations. Are there any possibilities to get there?

[@Shemmassian]

Hi! Here are resources from AAFP for IMGs! img@

[@timothyswag3594]

As I said in another reply, not very likely due to changes in the USMLE and the merger of DO and MD residencies. IMGs already had a long shot when applying to US residencies in the past, and it has become even harder. The US doesn't need IMGs anymore. We have enough domestic graduates to fill our residencies. If you come here and get a spot, you will likely get it at the expense of a US grad.

[@analiaksoy1710]

Hi Dr. Shemmassian, I am currently a gr 11 student in toronto,canada and I am planning to apply Honours Integrated Sciences program at Mcmaster university and then HMS. Since the undergraduate program is a research-based program, do you think I still need to involve in a different type of research or would not being involved be a problem?

[@Shemmassian]

Hi Anali! Thanks for your comment; if you're able to understand the scientific method, how research can translate to the clinic, how medicine informs research and contribute to a project through your program, I wouldn't see why you'd need to double-up on another external project unless you were interested.

[@analiaksoy1710]

@@ShemmassianI think I would be able to learn and understand since the things you highlighted are the program's main focus areas. Thank you so much for your time and response. Stay safe.

[@JesusChristTheOnlyTruth]

Hello. I have a question. I have completed my undergrad in Computer Science with not so good GPA (3.45). I am now highly interested in studying medicine. Maybe I have to attend premedical school. So, my question is, which GPA is important? Undergrad one or premed one?

[@user-yx3fu8ic2j]

i am an international student and the medical schools i've looked up to all require at least 1 academic year at an institution in the us or canada for int. students to be eligible to apply. does it count if i go to the us or canada for a year with an exchange program? thank you

[@Shemmassian]

Yes, you'll want to make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for every program you apply to

[@ayushkatoch06]

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[@Shemmassian]

You're so welcome, Ayush! Glad you're here :)

[@mohammadmurad4859]

Does HMX accept Pharma student in MS programme.?

[@Pooofcomify]

At 3:23 you said that 513 is the 10th percentile for the MCAT... That's not correct lol I don't remember the exact number but the 10th percentile would be like a 490

[@Shemmassian]

Hey Ahmed! Thanks for leaving a comment; 513 is in the 10th percentile for students who are admitted to Harvard! In other words, within their admissions class, a 10th percentile score would be ~ 513 (87 percentile overall) and a 90th percentile score would be a 525 (which is 99.9 percentile overall)

[@faridshahid1833]

If I’m going through the research route, do I need second author or even first order publications? If so, how many? Also, do adcoms at top med schools judge how innovative/ interesting the research is when making decisions about who to admit? For example, is it better to be further back on an innovative paper’s name list or first author of a not as amazing paper?

[@Shemmassian]

These are all great questions but will be subjective based on the Admissions Committee of that particular school. A first author publication won't guarantee an admission; it's more about your application holistically. Do you have the grades/MCAT score? Did you spend your time on extracurriculars you were passionate about and were you accomplished in them? Of course, having first/second author publications can serve as empirical evidence that you're accomplished, but they're not necessary.

[@timothyswag3594]

No one cares if you're second or first author on a publication. Just having research experience (doing lab work, presentations and hopefully having a publication or two) will put you miles ahead of most candidates. If you feel it an absolute must to get into some top program with top-notch research experience on your resume, I suppose you could do a PhD first. Perhaps even a master's degree.

[@khaiszeb8663]

@@Shemmassian i am doing HSSC can i apply for harvard

[@areej-wb2ny]

Do I have to take these courses before applying ?? Although I'm an international student and if so these courses should I take them in the US ? Thanks in advance 💜

[@Shemmassian]

Yes! You'll need to have taken then before you matriculate and Harvard requires that the majority of them be taken in the US. :)

[@humzasulahria]

I chose biochemistry for my major (i am currently a senior in high school) but its in the college of agriculture. Is that okay even tho i want to do med and not agriculture

[@Shemmassian]

Yes! As long as you complete the prerequisite courses, you're fine to apply to medical school. You can find them here: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/medical-school-requirements

[@timothyswag3594]

Some schools might prefer pre-reqs being taken within certain departments (e.g, I've seen programs require Statistics being taken in the Math department rather than in Psychology, for example.) You will have to be careful about this and do some research/contact admissions at programs you want to apply to.

[@daveyjones3016]

Humza S I would recommend you choose an easy major for college. You don’t need a stem major to go to medical school. Choosing an easy low credit major will give you time to crush any and all of your science classes. Either way at the end of the day aim for the highest grades you can.

[@eneahnaicavacava5838]

I am a Biology and chemistry teacher in Fiji, is there any chance that i can get through HMS? or any Medical University ? because I am planning to do medicine in one yr time!

[@Shemmassian]

Hi! Here are their international students' selection factors. harvardmedint@

[@georgeamritalfred2613]

I wanna study my MD from Harvard ...please guide me

[@Shemmassian]

Check out our comprehensive guide here: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/medical-school-ebook/

[@buddikakumaranayake]

I'm a medstudent. I have a dream to specialize in a university such as John Hopkins or Harvard university.. Is it possible? 😲🙈🌿

[@Shemmassian]

Yes! You can go to JHU/Harvard for your residency if you're already a medical student!

[@timothyswag3594]

Actually, this is very possible. While prestigious, it isn't as hard as getting into Harvard Medical School, that's for sure.

[@ramenyoun501]

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[@40jannatulhaney98]

As i am already in a medical college in first phase can i get admission for my next phase in Harvard medical school?

[@Shemmassian]

Typically they won't accept transfers, unfortunately, but you might be able to do away rotations there!

[@debroopdatta1574]

How is the path to HMS for a person not from the US? I am from India.

[@Shemmassian]

Here you go! meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-selection-factors

[@debroopdatta1574]

@@Shemmassian Thank You

[@giannafrangos8228]

Hi, i'm 15 and i'm in 9th grade . I live in Cyprus and I want to apply for a good medical school when i graduate high school but i don't know if it's possible as i live in Europe and things are really different here. So is it possible for me to get into a good medical school even if i live in Europe?

[@Shemmassian]

Yes, certainly. It'll be difficult if you don't complete coursework in the United States, but if you do come over sometime for your undergraduate experience, there's nothing inherent about your being from Cyprus that will limit you!

[@giannafrangos8228]

Shemmassian Academic Consulting thank you for the reply 🙂

[@Shemmassian]

@@giannafrangos8228Thank you for your time!

[@skye5274]

Why am I here, I’m supposed to be studying for my physics exam that I’m about to fail???

[@Shemmassian]

Good luck on your test! Come back when you're done studying ;)

[@JikooksusedtrashbagXD]

Ikr..me too. I suck at Physics and Chemistry. Lol.

[@друг-п8е]

do they take high school grades in consideration ? for example if someone meets all of the requirements but he's a high school dropout for a good reason, would he have the same chance of getting accepted as someone who didn't dropout ?

[@Shemmassian]

Often, high school records aren't looked at but if it's part of your narrative and you'd like to share it, you certainly can!

[@друг-п8е]

@@Shemmassian Thank you for replying to me and all of the other comments, I've never seen a KZbinr that replies to all the comments!!.

[@Shemmassian]

@@друг-п8е Other KZbinrs are doing it wrong!!! We're out here for you!

[@LittleBear2007]

I'm 19 years old. I'm a freshman in a medical uni in vietnam. But i desire for studying abroad . What should i do. And if i apply to us med uni , do they bother much about my first year's gpa in vietnam uni ? Thank u

[@Shemmassian]

Hi Giang! If you complete all of the medical school prerequisites, it is possible to attend an American medical school. Your first year grades will be considered. I encourage you to read our "how to get into medical school" e-book here: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/medical-school-ebook/