Getting In : How Not To Apply to Medical School (Medical Student Survival Series)

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Summary: This book helped me get in!
Review: I used Dr. Jung's book as a guide and I got into one of the best medical schools in the country. Without it, I'm not sure I would have gotten in, with it, I received 7 offers from all over the country. He understands the medical education system better than anyone I've spoken with.

Rating:
Summary: This book helped me get in!
Review: I used Dr. Jung's book as a guide and I got into one of the best medical schools in the country. Without it, I'm not sure I would have gotten in, with it, I received 7 offers from all over the country. He understands the medical education system better than anyone I've spoken with.

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Summary: Offer some unique information and ideas, but....
Review: While the author provides unique recommendations about pre-med coursework, I think there could have been more in depth information.

Perhaps the most helpful information within the book regards the coursework and majors of pre-med students. Dr. Jung presents the idea of "setting yourself apart from the other [med school] applicants" by NOT doing the cliche Biology BS degree and candystriping or other mundane volunteer work. I think that was the most insightful and refreshing information I've read regarding the med school application process.

Dr. Jung also provides BRIEF information about some unique programs at different medical school, like MD/PhD programs and the like.

The only criticism I can provide regards the comprehensiveness and depth of the book. I think it is definately a good book to start with, but it is definatly NOT comprehensive start-to-finish work. Its a very quick and easy read at only 128 pages, and left me wanting more; but, overall it was helpful.