S2: EP26: A Passion For Medicine
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On today\\u2019s show, I have a wonderful conversation with Dr Shemmassian, CEO of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and one of the world\\u2019s foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions.
\\nDr Shemmassian is a son of Armenian Immigrant parents, from LA, and went to a private all-Armenian school. He was encouraged by his parents to work hard, get a steady job with benefits for security.
\\nWhile in high school, Dr. Shemmassian took a keen interest in the higher education process. He navigated the admissions process with limited college counselling and became the only Ivy League graduate in his high school\\u2019s nearly 60-year history.
\\nThroughout his education and beyond, Dr. Shemmassian successfully guided students into top colleges, medical schools, and graduate programs, and has found his professional calling in helping others achieve their educational and career goals.
\\nFor nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into medical school and top colleges using his systematic and proprietary approach.
\\nWe talk about and what you will learn:
\\n\\u27a4Dr Shemmassian\\u2019s background
\\n\\u27a4A typical day in his life
\\n\\u27a4The process of making a student\\u2019s application unique (US)
\\n\\u27a4Changes in the medical application process and field (US)
\\n\\u27a4What qualifies applicants to get into med school or a great college (US)
\\n\\u27a4How to write your AMCAS personal statement without sounding cliche (US)
\\n\\u27a4What you need to know about extracurricular activities to impress admission committees ((US)
\\n\\u27a4When students and parents should start prepping for med school (US)
\\n\\u27a4Challenging your thinking
\\n\\u27a4Cultivating balance in your life
\\nPlus much more!
\\nUseful resources for med school admissions which an be found on Dr Shemmassian\'s website:
\\nhttps://www.shemmassianconsulting.com/
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- Medical school personal statement examples \\n
- Extracurriculars for medical school \\n
- Medical school requirements \\n
- Everything you need to know about the MCAT \\n
- The average GPA and MCAT score for every medical school \\n
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\\nThank you for listening x
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