So you’ve achieved great grades in your exams and you’re about to start the application process towards becoming a medical student – congratulations! The transition from high school to university is an exciting and challenging one and the application process is the next huge step after passing your exams.
To get this far proves that you’re driven, ambitious and hard working – the exact qualities that you’ll need to get you through your university application and get into the university you want. There’s a lot to do to prepare for university life and you must already have lots of questions about your application, the interview process and life as a medical student.
Wouldn’t it be great at this stage to have someone to chat to who has been through the same journey you’re about to embark on? Someone who will happily share their wisdom and first-hand experience with you? To have a friendly contact who can answer your questions and concerns?
Give your medical school preparation a head start with an experienced tutor.
What Happens Now?
If you have a particular university in mind, or just want to find out more about life as a medical student then it may be a good idea to chat to a student mentor. They’ll be able to guide you through the application process and give you insight into what admissions tutors are really looking for. Your student mentor will have had the same apprehensions you may currently be having now and can share their stories and advice with you one-to-one.
You’ll feel much more relaxed and confident about the application process once you’ve spoken to someone who has been in your shoes and successfully achieved a place on their chosen course. If you are worried about what a university interview might have in store or how you’ll find work experience, your student mentor will be able to advise you on how to prepare for both. Your concerns don’t all have to be academic, your mentor will also be happy to chat to you generally about the difference between life at school and life at university and what to expect.
Medical student mentors are specialists in their subjects and will have achieved top grades. They’ve taken exactly the same steps you are about to take and are highly motivated towards helping you succeed. Indeed, they remember clearly how to succeed in the exams you are about to take.
Start Your Journey
Start your medical school preparation with a free 5 minute ‘meet the tutor’ session with a student mentor. Tell them about yourself and the kind of advice you’re looking for. They’ll be able to set up a 55 minute personal consultation with you designed to match your mentoring needs. Their advice will ensure you are as prepared as possible for the application process and the university interviews that lie ahead. You can even book a number of consultations with students from different universities to get a better idea of the courses being offered and what they expect of you. Working with a student mentor will help you go forward with confidence and look forward to your new life as a medical student.
