Baby Steps (Part 1)

As an undergraduate student there are a lot of things to keep in mind. First of all, you do not have four years to prepare. In three years you need to be applying for medical school and taking your admission tests. It is very important to set yourself apart from everyone else that will be applying to medical school. So here is what you need to do:

Make sure you join medical student organizations and that you are an active member. It would be best if you could achieve some kind of official position in the organization, such as treasurer, secretary, vice president, president, etc. However, it is important to show medical schools that you are well rounded. As a result, join and participate in as many clubs as you can, regardless of what they are, dancing, sports, art, singing, even basket-weaving clubs. These clubs are what is going to give medical schools a sense of who you are, what you're capable of, how determined you are to pursue your passion, and it will set you apart from other applicants because only 43% of applicants are admitted.

One of the most important things is your overall and science GPAs. In 2012, the national overall GPA for matriculants was 3.67 and science GPA was 3.61. The next most important thing to keep in mind is the MCAT! This is the admission test required to get into medical school. It is offered 28 times a year and should be taken in your junior year before you apply.

To learn more about the medical school coursework and GPA requirements, go to:
http://www.studentdoc.com/medical-school-requirements.html