Walking into Centennial high school for my ACT was a stressful episode for me. Personally, I felt less prepared for this test than my SAT three months ago. The several practice tests I took did not yield the result I was hoping for. Most BS/MD or BA/MD programs usually require at least a 32, so I will be relying more on my SAT score to qualify for these programs. Although a 1370 will qualify me for a multitude of universities, it will not guarantee me any spot to any of these colleges. I will need sell the accomplishments I hope to make in ISM in order to be considered for an interview.
My brother gave me great advice for standardized testing: if you do not do well in the end, then push other aspects of yourself that make you unique. I believe he is a good example of someone who struck a good balance of being smart while having great experience. It is only a matter of time before Ibrahim will move on from his job at Princeton Review’s test-prep centers to medical school. Now, I feel more confident about my own work. I may not be able to stand out from the crowd with my standardized test scores or my rank, but I will, hopefully, be able to have great conversations about my experience in interviews. If, God willing, I am considered for an interview, I should be able to apply what I learned from ISM to set myself apart from the rest of the competition. Comments are closed.
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Shoaib FarooquiStudent currently enrolled in Liberty High School, studying orthopaedic medicine under the mentorship of Dr. Joel Wells. Archives
January 2018
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