The #1 Rule for Applying to Medical School

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You’ve been tempted to bend the truth a little, maybe even outright lie on your medical school application in order to improve your chances. Can you get away with it? Is it worth it? Here’s what you need to know. Let’s start with the big one—outright lying on your primary or secondary medical school applications, which can be quite tempting. There are many different ways you can lie on your application. Plagiarizing is a form of lying; however, it’s not only lying, it’s also stealing. You’re taking something that doesn’t belong to you, something you didn’t work for and earn yourself. Your grades and transcripts are pretty much set in stone, so you aren’t able to lie about those things. Exaggerating usually occurs in the Work and Activities section or in your other essays, like your personal statement. So far, admissions committees haven’t said you can’t use AI technology to help write your essays, but this could change in the future. Be sure to check each school's specific instructions to see what is allowed and what isn’t. Always follow a school’s rules and instructions. If you disagree or are tempted to violate these rules, you’re likely not an ideal fit for that medical school. Bottom line: Don’t use AI tools if a school implements guidelines against them, and don’t view these tools as an easy way out of your essays. Your concern should not be about how quickly you can write your essays; your concern across your whole application should be authenticity and integrity! 🖋Accompanying Blog Post: https://medschoolinsiders.com/pre-med/the-consequences-of-lying-on-medical-school-applications/ 💌 Sign up for my weekly newsletter - https://medschoolinsiders.com/newsletter 🌍 Website - https://medschoolinsiders.com 📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/medschoolinsiders 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/medinsiders 🗣️ Facebook - https://facebook.com/medschoolinsiders 🎥 My Youtube Gear: https://kit.co/kevinjubbalmd/ 👀 Hand-Picked Productivity Tools: https://www.amazon.com/shop/medschoolinsiders 🎵My Study Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1231934998/playlist/5joGbr1aQAIbMcJ9bOvJlk?si=iOAxgKNTQt-rrp1L8g-YWQ TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - Lying on Medical School Applications 02:39 - Plagiarizing on Medical School Applications 04:27 - Exaggerating on Medical School Applications 06:42 - Poorly Utilizing AI Writing Technology LINKS FROM VIDEO: Med School Application DEALBREAKERS (from Admissions Committees): https://youtu.be/VCJtIl88pcw Medical School Sample Personal Statements: https://medschoolinsiders.com/tools/personal-statement-database/medical-school-personal-statement-examples/ Pre-Med Extracurriculars for Medical School Application (& What I Did): https://youtu.be/18Q4FBOzMMI Medical School Application Explained: https://youtu.be/g0o4TP9s_SA Should You Use ChatGPT for Medical School Applications?: https://youtu.be/JGpHQ_YLWVI #medicalschoolapplication #studystrategies #premed ==================== Disclaimer: Content of this video is my opinion and does not constitute medical advice. The content and associated links provide general information for general educational purposes only. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Kevin Jubbal, M.D. and Med School Insiders LLC will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. May include affiliate links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through them (at no extra cost to you).