An updated and comprehensive guide to medical school preparation and admissions, including the latest information on the new MCAT and future admission trends. Competition for a limited number of places in the nation's medical schools is increasing, so students must have a competitive edge. Dr. Goliszek's guide is unsurpassed for the timely and expert information it offers about all aspects of premedical planning and successful admissions strategies. Some of the areas covered are: Undergraduate curricula that increase the chances for successful admission; academic and non-academic activities that make you stand out as a potential candidate; scholastic and personal qualities that all medical schools are specifically looking for; the kinds of medical schools you're most likely to be admitted to based on your qualifications; the new Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), with study tips and new key science terms; over 300 actual interview questions, along with tips on what to say and do on the interview; chapter on minority admissions, including lists of summer minority enrichment programs; chapter on high school preparation and pre-college planning for students, teachers, and advisors; chapter on alternate health careers, along with employment trends for the next decade and beyond; chapter on study, learning, memorizing, and test-taking skills for students at all levels; lists of medical schools with the best records of accepting women, minorities, and non-residents; medical school rankings based on undergraduate GPA, MCAT scores, and state of residence; up-to-date information and data on all 144 U.S. medical schools, as well as medical schools opening in 2016-2017. With so many well-qualified students competing for places in the nation's medical schools, this updated Medical School Preparation & Admissions Guide will eliminate weaknesses and help you develop the qualifications needed for successful admission. Dr. Goliszek not only explains everything about medical school planning, preparation, and admissions, he describes in detail and example exactly how to become the ideal candidate that every medical program is looking for.