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Expert: Jay Cutts - 1/23/2009


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Hi Jay. I was wondering if being in the U.S Marine Reserve would help me get into medical school. I know that it mostly depends on the MCAT and GPA. But would that set me aside from other applicants? if so, is it significant?

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Hi, Pratik.

I don't really see how it would make you a better candidate in any significant way, unless you had training and experience in a medical area.

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Preparation for LSAT, GRE, MCAT, GMAT. Personal statements, letters of recommendation, graduate application process, practice tests. No Questions about Undergrad Admissions(unless you are planning to go to law, business, medical or grad school eventually). Note that I change private questions to public so they are available to others. If you have something that is truly private, let me know.

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Over 19 years full time graduate entrance exam prep with over 1500 students nationally and internationally.

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Barron's MCAT Prep Book, Lead Author

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BA, Linguistics with Honors and Distinction, University of Michigan MA, Special Education with an Emphasis in Learning Disabilities and Giftedness, with Honors, University of New Mexico

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