How I Got Straight A's my Entire Life | MedBros

[@AK-lo6lg]

Can you talk about building a strong resume for a top medical school besides the grades and MCAT? Like extracurriculars, research, etc. Thanks for the super helpful videos!!

[@MedBros]

It seems like people want this video! It just moved up the queue!

[@domobot1]

I would love to see your take on the best way to take the best notes from an oral lecture during a college class as well on how to take notes from reading a textbook! Lovely video!

[@shafiau4146]

I would find this extremely useful too!

[@MedBros]

Thank you! With this much interest, video will come soon for sure!

[@boopboop9356]

MedBros yes please I feel like I take notes on things that aren't important from the textbook and my notes are too long.

[@wow6265]

How I never got straight A's my whole life: Study and still fail a test

[@thegoat7286]

yungfunyon99 it doesn't matter how much u study but how u study

[@justsomeone3362]

In my opinion, you really have to see how the professor gives his/her exam, and develop studying methods (i.e. flashcards, outlines, visual diagrams, etc.) to how you can retain the information. This video is only good for rote memorization classes (i.e. biology, literature, psychology, biochemistry, organic chemistry), and not for math application solving classes (i.e. chemistry, physics, dynamics, statics) were you actually have to learn the processes and application to different scenarios. The video does give some good tips for class preparation and the range of possible topics discussed for a class, but fails in actually elucidating learning and retention techniques. The video title is clickbait arrogance for sure, on how he got straight As his "entire life". There's always that one course, class, or subject that a person just can't perform as well as the others, or there are other uncontrollable circumstances that a person can't control (i.e. family disorder, financial stress, lack of full academic resources, etc.), where one has to settle for a "catastrophic" B+ grade.

[@godhailmaple]

if you aren't studying to actually understand all of the information then you aren't guaranteed an A. if you can happily say to yourself "I understand all of this material" then you will do well no matter what.

[@sams517]

Just Someone he got into Berkeley for undergrad and Yale for med school, he definitely got straight A’s in high school and Berkeley lol. He even made a video about how his 4.0 at Berkeley apparently hurt him. Sure he may have had trouble with a class in like 4th grade but I’m pretty sure he’s not counting that kinda shit lmao

[@monicasokhal174]

I go to med school in the Carribeans and I've learned these lessons the HARD way. Listen to him y'all 👏🏻

[@saramarkic9451]

I start my semester in September and I'm already feeling those A's coming, thank you :)

[@MedBros]

Thank you! That confidence alone will increase your grades! Love your attitude!

[@safiyogeyre2091]

Sara same girl 😭

[@uzmaedhi7894]

It's only your second video but I literally like your channel already!! You'll be a great doctor tbh

[@MedBros]

Thank you for both statements!

[@rachel2qt123]

You have NO idea how long I've been waiting for this video... like 2 days hahahah

[@tini96]

lmao oh da struggle

[@MedBros]

Love your sense of humor! Hopefully the next video won't take as long!

[@juliejealousy]

I've done all of this and I've still ended up with a couple A-'s in college. I had a 92 in a class and I was so annoyed by it because it was from my irrelevant minor. Just one more point and I would have had an A 😅 I think you become a stronger student after being diligent for a while! Thanks for the vid!!

[@MedBros]

You have an awesome mentality to drive for those A's over A-'s! Thank you!

[@circlinq]

Seriously, the first thing I've leant when I went to University was to ask older students about the various professors. Avoiding unfair and extremly hard classes is the best tip in the universe. At least if you don't HAVE to take that class.

[@sams517]

Nymphfy lmao are you really gonna act like there aren’t genuinely bad professors out there? Fuck off

[@skitealwedrop42]

You should do a video on how to do well in organic. I'm taking it next semester and I am so scared for that beast haha!

[@derpyfrog]

Great video! So excited for future content on this channel!

[@MedBros]

Thank you so much!

[@UnknownCartoonEditor]

MedBros Hey MedBros how long does it usually take you to review your lecture? For me I try making questions based off it and it takes me about an hour

[@simritkaur8088]

I’ve been quite nervous to begin college but this video actually eased my internal tension and I feel more confident and exuberant for my upcoming semester ! Thank you for sharing your experiences !

[@_BK.]

A great video would be: Giving tips on how to get into university, what to include into your statement and other tips for students leaving high school, moving onto university - I think that this would be an extremely useful video!

[@senkayasen7349]

Awesome video!!! Can you please do a video on successful note taking tips. Thank you!

[@MedBros]

Note taking video coming sooner rather than later!

[@tini96]

6:52 You're one of those 3 A's lmao and your sis and bro are the other two

[@tini96]

Your sis and brother are probably the other two haha

[@thekidd5585]

R Ree LOL

[@AnanoelleNaval2]

these video's are so helpful! thank you for making them. excited to see what's to come!

[@AJ-ul1lt]

Your the most honest and concise KZbinr. please make more videos. Can you make one for interviews and how to choose the right med school. Thanks !

[@MuhammadAli-qv7ot]

God damn! Your advice is so damn useful snd detailed. Better than all other channels!

[@purplebug21]

there should be a video with you parents - a Q and A on how they raised such intelligent kids

[@elizabethbaker7050]

this video should have millions of views its so good!!!! Thank you!

[@jaydhillon0000]

You will be an awesome doctor. 👍

[@karinapatel2386]

Could you do a video on your undergrad years? What major, extracurricular activities, shadowing, volunteer experience, etc. you did?

[@alinashina2887]

Thanks for the tips! Excited to see your future content..

[@MedBros]

Thank you!

[@luv28uni]

Super helpful video and can't wait to use your tips next semester! Can't wait to see more!

[@MedBros]

I'm happy it helped! More is coming!

[@zhizhixoxo]

these were some great tips! thank you!!! entering junior year hoping to pursue PA or MD still debating between the two, I'll know by the spring which will be best for me!

[@mahabilal3222]

Mak3up Lov3r same girl!! Junior year is gonna suck ahhh. Also love makeup lmao

[@Rdizzle512]

Thank you for taking time out of your day to help us achieve our dreams.

[@MedBros]

Thank you for watching and it makes me happy to help!

[@aw8758]

You and puneet with these natural eyelashes 😍 also this is something I never came across but it's so true, the retaking notes and syllabus being important!

[@drastichaudhari]

Thank you sooo much for the tips they are so on point!!! Exactly what I needed to improve my studying habits. Thank you!!!

[@MsBrittneyJ1]

I’m an aspiring nursing student but this video was really helpful for me! Love your channel

[@MedBros]

+MsBrittneyJ1 Thank you and I'm so happy you love the channel!

[@belenaltamirano1910]

Thank you for the video and for answering my comment last time :) Can't wait for your notes video!

[@MedBros]

You're welcome! Video on notes is a huge priority for me due to the feedback!

[@hellounknown100]

Loved this video! Hmm maybe you should do a challenge video. I feel like everyone thinks that pre-med majors always have their heads in books. Plus will get to find out a bit more about you. Thanks for the wonderful tips and your time in the video!!

[@nikkistahr7105]

Im not in med school.. but finishing up grad school and entertaining my post professional doctorate..i wish i found you sooner..love your Channel!! Congratulations on your own success and i look forward to watching you and your channel grow/develop! Blessings Nikkk Xoxoxo's Ps: i did manage all As and 1C but trying to finish my last semester with all As so this is insightful!!

[@jeanhernandez8235]

AWESOME VIDS!!! KEEP IT UP (4TH YEAR UNIVERSITY STUDENT AND I KNOW THESE TIPS WOULD HAVE BEEN REALLY HELPFUL ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU START COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY)

[@ivleenkaur9319]

Thank you so much! This is really helpful! Next time may you make a video on how take efficient notes on lectures and textbook? Thank you once again!

[@MedBros]

Thank you! Notes video coming soon!

[@laurabrooks6234]

How to get into a top med school video please! Maybe also your personal mcat study schedule! Vids are super helpful

[@devnin1854]

Great video! It would be great if you could make a video about how you stay motivated and determined to study for longer periods of time? Thank you!

[@aishaal-jaber6454]

you are saving my LIFE! I WISH YOU A VERY SUCCESSFUL LIFE

[@kenzymichelle8460]

You’re videos are so helpful! I love your channel

[@MedBros]

+Kenzy Medford Thank you!

[@aslishagu1692]

I love your videos, keep them coming!!

[@ramesh190]

Great video. You can put the bullet points in your video description for quick preview.

[@p_kaurisma3960]

This video was super helpful!! Could maybe make one about how to go about choosing a medical school?

[@MedBros]

Thank you! Choosing a med school is an interesting topic. Added to the list!

[@JakeFoster01]

Your videos are super helpful man. Definitely keep it up :)

[@MedBros]

Thank you so much for the kind words and your support!

[@Milou29]

What was your GPA and may scores? What extra curriculars did you do? What were the pre requirement for your program? What type of doc do you want to be? What was your favorite and least favorite rotation?

[@glittermeaway]

I got an B+ in a class because it required group work the whole semester and my group mates didn’t do anything and sabotaged the presentation. Professor gave contradicting feedback and TA gave me a really poor grade on a research paper because I wanted to do an argumentative style paper and used first person a couple times... getting a 100% on the final wasn’t gonna save my grade. Sooo fing upsetting when you do your best and it is still not within your control to reach your goal. And this class was recommended!! Soooooo pissed and upset beyond belief!!!!

[@MedBros]

Yeah that is a pretty frustrating situation. I'm sorry that the class wasn't structured well and the grading was unfair; some classes need to get their **** together lol.

[@rnoemi4]

Love your informative videos! Keep it up!

[@MedBros]

Thank you very much!

[@tini96]

How do you have time to rewrite your notes? Because when you get home, you already have tons of homework and other responsibilities so how do you rewrite notes on top of that? (Maybe this is harder in HS where you have class the next day so hw has to be done and is it easier in college cause classes and schedule are more spread out? idk just a thought. Not true for everyone of course.)

[@yusufmehkri6662]

R Ree unlike hs, in college you spend more time (at least you should be) studying than doing hw. Making the time to rewrite notes requires good time management skills that it takes people time to develop. Try to master that skill in hs. Also, it requires you to prioritize. If you really want that A, maybe you shouldn't go play basketball for two hours everyday or watch Netflix until midnight. Also, rewriting notes doesn't take that long if you do it daily for two reasons. One: you should only be taking a reasonable amount of notes. Two: you get faster at rewriting as time goes by.

[@MedBros]

Thank you for the question. Its definitely easier in college because lectures are more spread out for sure! But it was totally doable in high school for me because my high school class lectures were much shorter and less dense than college lectures. So while there might be more classes in high school, the rewriting notes should be much faster for each class. Also to save time on a tight schedule you can skip this for easy classes. Hope that helps!

[@michiru95]

Thanks for this video! I just started nursing school so this will help me :)

[@amrita6371]

I love your helpful videos. Very applicable

[@AR-dx8dv]

can you give tips for high schoolers trying to get into premed in a top university? and also good extracurricular activities pls!

[@nandinivyas4434]

yes yes yes please!!

[@tini96]

what grade are you guys in now?

[@nandinivyas4434]

I'm going into grade 12

[@MoonCloudsMagic]

You just have to do things that you like and show some level of accomplishment in them (national, international... and it's great if you do more than just school.... also you should get involved with your community in some way. Also prioritize getting good grades and scores. Unless you're applying to a direct med, you don't necessarily apply for science or "premed".

[@MedBros]

Video about the path to get into top university definitely coming! Maybe I will first make a video about pre-med path to get to a good med school but it really depends on what everyone wants. Keep the feedback coming!

[@AshleysDermDiaries]

:) great! Can you please do a video on your MCAT study schedule?

[@MedBros]

Thank you! It's on the to-do list!

[@d.viajes3882]

Hello MedBros, I was waiting this videos for 3 years!! Thanks for the tips and I wanna send you hugs! (Sorry, my English level is not the best)

[@ireneromero1737]

Thank you sharing these tips!

[@catheart2179]

Thank you so much for your videos, theyre so helpful!

[@risharohilla6150]

i'm loving ur videos!! please do a video about high schoolers wanting to be in pre med & and the path!! also what extra curricular things u did in pre med eg shadowing a doc etc!! thank u

[@alma4349]

Thank you ! You brought up great points. 🙂

[@MedBros]

Thank you for watching!

[@karno5128]

Is there anything your parents did that you think made you and your sister both so academically inclined? I have two sons and if there's something I can do as a parent to lead them down whatever path made you two the way you are, I'd obviously love to know.

[@MedBros]

Hi there! If you want the honest truth my parents weren't really pushy about education at all! I didn't have a "preppy" childhood in the slightest! If you teach your children to be genuinely nice people, the rest naturally follows suit!

[@rachel2qt123]

So I'm not sure if this is how their parents were, but I think the best thing you could do is just be supportive and put their education first. For example, I'm in college and the other day I got this great job offer and the only problem with it was that it was a big time commitment. Then, my parents told me that if this part-time job was going to affect my school work or put any extra stress on me AT ALL, then don't take it. They said they would provide me with more than enough money to spend and tutors if I ever needed help as long as I tried my best in school. I've seen from Puneet's channel that her parents are also very supportive financially too. She said that even with her job and youtube, she wouldn't make enough; thus, without her parents' support, her life would be much harder.

[@karno5128]

Thank you for the reply

[@Shri100percent]

It's generally a part of Indian/immigrant culture to strive for excellence in ones career. It makes sense that all three are doctors lol

[@sams517]

Rachelx1412 what video did she say that in?

[@chrissmithers1313]

Please, please do a video talking about how to make tests out of AAMC practice materials! My test is in 24 days and I need to practice!!

[@jiagilani1756]

I would love an in depth on note taking. I trust your judgement!!

[@MedBros]

Thank you! I already made a video on note-taking during lecture! Note-taking for other materials (like textbooks) can be future videos!

[@jiagilani1756]

MedBros ok thank you so much!!

[@sharonjessica7495]

This video was really helpful. THANK YOU

[@Sunlit57]

Would really appreciate a video on how to be more productive at university, and also note taking.

[@MedBros]

+tiscarocks I made a note taking video! How to do well in university video coming in the future!

[@HaleyGirl923]

Please make a video on how you make the customized practice exams

[@PeacefullPath-8]

Thanks for really great tips

[@johnkoruthu9587]

Thanks for video really helped me. Could you do a video about what you do the day before or the day of before a huge test MCAT, SAT etc. Do you study, relax, etc. Thanks again!

[@MedBros]

Thank you! That's a great idea! Will make this video in the future!

[@shoumitabardhan8900]

What were you your extracurriculars at school? Great videos!

[@MedBros]

Video coming about that soon!

[@livelovelaugh6405]

Can u also do a video on school stress and anxiety plz? How do u deal with taking lots of classes in one semester with a lot of workload?

[@SaharBdair]

Please make a video on how to use to AAMC website.Thank You!

[@MedBros]

It's my next video so stay tuned!

[@euniquebroach5441]

1.how do i know if something will not be on an exam? 2. For the part where you said to rewrite notes, can I just go over the notes mentally instead of rewriting and still have the same effective experience with this method. ***keep in mind that he gives us handouts and I write small notes and underline/circle stuff***

[@sams517]

Ask your professor straight up what won’t show up on the exam

[@drbalabhavitha1234]

Me too , I am always a top ranker in my collage ,am I am so grateful to be a topper

[@johnjackson9593]

How did you go about rewriting your notes? Did you buy a separate notebook, did you use the same notebook, or did you just skip lines on the note page?

[@GH-te6gp]

My BSN nursing program never had a syllabus that was this helpful. Nobody knew whether to focus on lecture, books, etc. If we ask professors they think were trying to cheat or something if we ask what to study and they just say study everything. Seriously? It's like some universities want to screw you over.

[@bonbonvrock84]

G H Sorry to hear about your idiotic professors. Man some teachers can be quite unreasonable, vague and unhelpful instead of guiding students properly.

[@Georgeツ]

Video on how to efficiently take lecture notes, please and thank you. I can never keep up with what the professor is saying. I find that when I try to take notes, my focus shifts from trying to understand the material being presented to furiously writing down everything the lecturer is saying. Do you use a laptop or handwritten notes? I noticed that some students have tape recorders. What are your thoughts on that? Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us. Much appreciated!

[@omark7145]

Thank you for this video.

[@shravp2603]

I usually make flash cards as they help with retention. If I were to rewrite my notes on top of that, I worry it may be time consuming. So is rewriting notes really necessary if we already do things like flash cards?

[@preliatorrome]

How to study a high volume of material? Currently studying medicine and the other vids have been quite vague. Thanks doc

[@emilyfong819]

Attractive and smart I see! ;) In the beginning, you put a lot of emphasis on asking the professor what was going to be on the exam. Do you end up looking bad in the prof's eyes if you're constantly asking about that? Do they think your priorities are not in order because apparently "all you care about is the exam" and not actually learning the course material?

[@MedBros]

Yeah that's a good question! Some people directly ask the professor if a concept will be on the exam and that definitely will sometimes annoy them. They usually aren't annoyed if you ask about what resources are relevant for the exam!

[@skitealwedrop42]

This is so helpful thank you so much!

[@MedBros]

Thank you! It really means a lot to me!

[@nicole5889]

Thank you for this video! 😊

[@MedBros]

You're welcome!

[@Imubozuu]

Where'd you get that hoodie? It looks amazing!

[@stephany3685]

Very Very helpful, thank you

[@starsdance2808]

Been waiting for this thank you!! Can you make a video on what to do to get into a top college? One quick question. How do you know if your writing down the right information? Like the information you thought was important wasn't on the test and the things you thought weren't, were.

[@MedBros]

Will make a video on how to take notes in lecture that goes hand in hand with this video very soon! How to get into a top college and how to get into top med school can be videos if people are interested!

[@barbarakabanos2989]

MedBros Could you please post an outline of all of the syllabus for each semester?

[@ximenabarrutia1907]

Thank YOU for making this video :D

[@ashnarandhawa8896]

Would you recommend taking a full course load during Fall/ spring semester (5 courses each) and have summer off if you're majoring in biology?

[@snoring885]

Hiii! can you do a video on how to review the mcat practice tests and how to score the custom tests from AAMC section banks? thank you!!!

[@MedBros]

Hi! An MCAT video about custom tests is already in the pipeline!

[@edgaralonsocorrallechuga8499]

I just finished my cummunity college two years with a sucky 3.6 GPA. I will be going to university this fall and I'm ready to only get As

[@MedBros]

3.6 isn't bad at all but best of luck this fall!

[@edgaralonsocorrallechuga8499]

MedBros Thank you very much!

[@Shri100percent]

Often I find myself valuing actually learning over 'getting the grade' this does lead to high scores, naturally, but I don't always get all A's. Sometimes I get an A- or (very rarely) a B+. How do you balance the two? I don't want to feel like I'm pandering to a system

[@AngelofHogwarts]

Nice tips and very organized...unfortunately this doesn't apply to engineering. I almost never rewrite my notes because that will never help me in my labs, assignments, midterm, and exam. There's

[@dilpreetsekhon8219]

Your room is so clean :)

[@Snowyness]

Hey Shaman. Really enjoy your videos. What do you think about studying with music on? Good or bad idea?

[@MedBros]

I think studying with music works for some people and not others! I usually stick to calmer music if I listen when studying.

[@thefenerbahcesk4156]

Is brain age one of those DS games in the back?

[@livelovelaugh6405]

Can u talk about comparing grades? I feel I compare myself to others and it makes me feel dumb when I do a lot worse than other people on certain exams. Any advice? I don’t want grades to be my focus but they inadvertently are ...

[@svetlanap3495]

You have great videos!! Can you do a video about how to study for a online class! I have online lecture but a lab at the school, and the lecture isn't that great bc I am teaching myself. :/

[@MedBros]

+svetlana alexis g Thank you so much! That is a great idea and will do in the future! Hope everything goes well for you!

[@svetlanap3495]

MedBros Thank you so much!! I have chosen to hire a tutor and it has helped! Looking forward to more of your videos! 😊

[@misskvs]

My university is small and we have at most 2 profs that teach one course. there's no way to switch to an easier one :(

[@FG-ng1cy]

Thank u.do u have any agenda or planner in med school?good luck!

[@Ramokhan12]

This is so helpful. 👍

[@dreamsingh6624]

Can you please do a video on how to study for the SAT or ACT? I'm taking the August 26th SAT and I'm not sure if I'm studying for it correctly.

[@MedBros]

Will try my best to make an SAT video before your exam!

[@tini96]

What if you do poorly or even Fail the first exam and then you see that content came from "recommended" resource, doesn't that make you lose having an A because this test brought you down so much?

[@yusufmehkri6662]

R Ree many professors allow you to drop your lowest exam score or they make it a smaller percentage of your overall grade. If you failed an exam and your professor doesn't allow that, sucks Haha

[@MedBros]

Great question! I would say 99% of the time that doesn't really happen if it is truly listed as optional/recommended but not required. In my experience the worst that has really happened is that like 3 questions out of 50 on the exam could only be found in the textbook even though the textbook was optional. It's only really an issue with those tricky professors or ones who are so far removed that they don't realize what's on their own test.

[@93Adris]

When will you upload the reviewing video regarding exams

[@ZIllgauskas]

What was your most challenging pre-med class in college?

[@MedBros]

In college I would say either general biology cause there was so much content or anatomy because I had to study so much while traveling for med interviews senior year!

[@ZIllgauskas]

MedBros did you take AP Bio? Also, how did you handle organic chemistry?

[@Idk-bs6in]

What if your school only has this one professor teaching the course every semester and he’s known for not being liked