Is it okay to stretch the truth on a resume?

Don't exaggerate your position: You can't change your job title from intern to manager on your resume. Sometimes it's tempting to stretch the truth a little on your resume. However, if you don't want to be worried about someone in Human Resources deciding to audit your files, don't lie on your resume.

Is 300 volunteer hours good?

As a rough guideline, anything between 50 and 200 hours will sound impressive and show you're committed. However, once you exceed 200 hours, you should start to consider whether your free time could be better spent doing something else.

Do medical schools count volunteer hours?

Volunteer hours are often among the heaviest factors in the medical school admissions process.

Why do high school students need volunteer hours?

In addition to increasing social skills and awareness of local organizations and social issues, high school students who often volunteer can have an advantage over their peers when they head to college. With each new volunteer activity comes training.

Can you get into medical school without extracurriculars?

Well, it depends. If you have an average MCAT/GPA, absolutely no extracurriculars, and your dad has given 30 million to med school in the past few years, I think you might have a shot.

Are extracurriculars important for residency?

Short answer: extracurriculars are the least important to your residency application. If participating in extracurriculars is hurting your grades in any way, stop immediately. If you want competitive residency, academic strength is indispensable.

Is 3.8 a good GPA for med school?

The top AAMC GPA band is defined as 3.8 or higher, which is an excellent GPA for students looking to be competitive in the medical school admissions process. According to AAMC data, two-thirds of applicants with a GPA above 3.79 are accepted to medical school.

Is a 3.5 GPA good for med school?

Most medical schools do not have a minimum GPA requirement, but admissions experts suggest maintaining a 3.0 GPA. In fact, they recommend that applicants strive for 3.5 and above.

Are preclinical qualifications important for residency?

One thing I've always been confused about is this: the general consensus on SDN is that preclinical qualifications don't matter. However, if you look at the NRMP PD surveys, they have a relatively high class/quartile ranking in many specialties (at least 80% and above in terms of importance).

What is a passing grade in medical school?

To pass, you must complete 70% overall in the course AND complete 70% in the final exam. If you get 75% overall, but 69% on the final exam, then you fail. Approximately 10-20% receive honors.