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MIWhy Most BS/MD Applicants Don’t Get In 🚫🩺
They don’t have a spike.
They have a scatter plot.
Here’s the difference 👇
1️⃣ 🎯 No Spike
They join:
• 10 clubs
• 5 random shadowing experiences
• A few disconnected leadership roles
But nothing goes deep.
A spike means:
One clear lane.
One sustained interest.
One area you can speak about intelligently.
Depth is memorable. Volume isn’t.
2️⃣ 🏥 Surface-Level Exposure
Shadowing once ≠ understanding medicine.
BS/MD programs want:
• Consistency
• Reflection
• Maturity
Not resume hours.
3️⃣ 🧠 Generic “Why Medicine”
“I like science.”
“I want to help people.”
That’s baseline.
They’re selecting for early certainty — not vague interest.
🧪 The Reality
BS/MD isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about being intentional.
Build a spike.
Build it early.
Go deep.
Save this if you’re applying.
Comment “SPIKE” if you want help choosing yours.
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