Applying for a med school is one of those processes that can make a student sweat as this is quite long and eventually test the patience of students to the limit. That’s the reason why you won’t see students looking for a chance to make into a med school super confident. And the worst part; even after working so hard, a majority of students don’t make it pass the line. There’s a good reason for this. Let me elaborate my point of view further in this blog.

It doesn’t matter that whether you are looking for a seat in a med school in the US/Canada or any other region close by, you will see a similar trend in the admission cycle. In fact, anyone who has been closely watching the Caribbean medical school admission statistics over the past several years will tell you that over 80% of the students who apply don’t get admission. The overwhelming majority of the students get rejected and the reason is simple; there are not enough seats and the process is extensive and comprehensive in nature.

What’s so Elusive about a Med School Seat?

There are many reasons for which a med school seat is very elusive to say the least. The profession of medicine is a very prestigious one as well as a noble one. The respect a doctor gets is arguably unparalleled to any other profession. Students from a young age dream of getting into a med school. It can be either anyone in their relatives or social circle is in their profession or they come to know that becoming a doctor is one of the best things that can happen to them.

The factors apart from the low number of seats in every med school is the fact that the application process is extensive and may take over 6 months from the time a student first decides to apply. The requirements like MCAT, SAT and TOEFL can be overwhelming for students apart from good grades in their high school which is a prerequisite for any med school in the world. That’s why students need to be on their toes really to give every chance of passing through the process.

Admission Dates, Assistance and Evaluation of the Applications

The fact that admission dates and assistance is really important for students to know is a bygone conclusion. This is where every student can apply in his favorite and a prestigious med school. But the statistics in this regard are eye-opening to say the least. More than 50% of the applicants don’t even pass through the entrance exam so that they can go through the next processes related to interviewing.

It is the assistance that students need that can really make them score high in the entrance test. But before that, it is necessary for students to get assistance so that they can apply with full confidence that they haven’t made any mistake in filling out the form. This is where you really need a student counselor who can offer you excellent support so that you can be cent percent sure about this aspect.

The evaluation part is what can really be nerve-wracking for students as they look for a positive outcome but if the previous part of the assessment is not done right, they falter big time in this. While this is heartbreaking for students as a whole, they get valuable lessons for the future about what not to do and exactly what to do to come out triumphant in this concern. The evaluation of the forms by the concerned authorities is always done with a magnifying glass so as to choose only the best ones and crème de la crème. So as a student, you need to give your best shot for eventual success.

Final Word

I am sure that after going through this blog you will be better off in terms of applying for a med school. If you still have some questions in this concern or want to offer your feedback, please use the comments section below