Medical Student Applicant Support Program
The mission of the Medical School Applicant Support (MSAS) Program is to provide an online resource for support, information, and community throughout the medical school application cycle. Our goal with this program is to provide timely, accurate, and supportive assistance to NU applicants by offering a wide array resources throughout the application season. The program includes to below components:
- Online Canvas Site: One stop shop for all your application cycle needs. Resources on assessing application strength, personal statement writing, medical school selection considerations, financial resources, secondary application resources, and so much more!
- Open Q&As: Pop-in to the various open Q&A sessions that are held between March and August to ask HPA advisors questions as you work on your application
- Online Question Boards: Yet another avenue to access HPA advisors to ask your application related questions
- Application Writing Workshops: The writing components of the medical school application can be daunting, these workshops help break down the expectations of the application and provide you with guidance on how to approach crafting a strong application.
- Interview Preparation Workshops: Interview formats and structures can vary drastically from school to school. This workshop aims to do an overview of the medical school interview process and help prepare you to successful navigate your future interviews.
- Mock Interviews: Once applicants are invited for an interview. HPA facilitates one mock interview per applicant for additional and personalized assistance in preparation for their interview
- Alumni Mentors: Access to past successful applicants who have volunteered their time, knowledge, and energy to help you through your application cycle
How Do I Sign-Up?! Be sure you are looped into our weekly communication here. Each fall there is a sign-up for this program and sign-ups continue through out the application cycle, it's never too late to join! This program is designed only for those who are active in applying that cycle.