The MedEdits Guide to Medical School Admissions, Third Edition / Dr. Jessica Freedman

1) Where to go to college if you are premed and what activities (extracurricular and scholarly) in which to be involved

2) When to take the MCAT 

3) Retaking the MCAT 

4) Taking a gap year (or two!) 

5) Whom to ask for letters of reference and how 

6) What medical schools look for in applicants 

7) How to approach the personal statement 

8) How to approach the application and most meaningful entries 

9) Applying to allopathic, osteopathic, off-shore, and Texas medical schools 

10) The different application systems: AMCAS, TMDSAS, and AACOMAS 

11) Deciding where to apply and attend 

12) Average GPAs and MCATs for accepted students 

13) What to do if you are waitlisted 

14) What to do if you are rejected 

The book includes multiple full-length examples of: 

Personal statements

Application entries and "most meaningful" descriptions

Secondary essays

Letters of intent 

Whether you are an outstanding candidate for acceptance to a top-tier allopathic medical school or are aspiring to get in anywhere, the no-nonsense advice this comprehensive guide offers will greatly improve your chances of achieving your goals. The MedEdits Guide to Medical School Admissions is THE go-to book for aspiring doctors.