Number one is having a low GPA or MCAT score.

第一是GPA或MCAT分數低。

Although some students can compensate with strong extracurriculars and letters of recommendation,

雖然有些學生可以通過強大的課外活動和推薦信來彌補。

the reality is that higher GPA and MCAT scores are correlated with higher acceptance rates.

現實情況是，較高的GPA和MCAT分數與較高的錄取率相關。

Number two is having a checkbox mentality.

第二點是有一個複選框的心態。

Instead of following a cookie-cutter approach and achieving only the minimum requirements,

而不是遵循一種曲高和寡的方法，只達到最低要求。

you need to push yourself beyond the average medical school applicant.

你需要推動自己超越普通的醫學院申請人。

Pursue deep experiences that show commitment and perseverance.

追求顯示承諾和毅力的深刻體驗。

Not only will they make your application stand out, but they will also make you a more well-rounded

它們不僅會使你的申請脫穎而出，而且也會使你成為一個更全面的

individual in the process.

在這個過程中的個人。

Number three is not applying to enough schools.

第三是沒有申請到足夠的學校。

Although you should be strategic with the schools you apply to, getting into med school

雖然你應該對你申請的學校有策略，但要進入醫學院

is still a numbers game.

仍然是一個數字遊戲。

In the long run, it is much more expensive to reapply than it is to send a few extra

從長遠來看，重新申請的費用要比多送幾個人的費用高得多。

applications the first time around.

第一次的應用。

And number four is not preparing enough for medical school interviews.

而第四項是沒有為醫學院的面試做足夠的準備。

It doesn’t matter if you have a 4.0 GPA, perfect 528 MCAT, and glowing letters of recommendation.

如果你有一個4.0的GPA，完美的528 MCAT，和光鮮的推薦信，這都不重要。

A bad interview can make or break your entire application.

一次糟糕的面試可能會使你的整個申請成功或失敗。

Familiarize yourself with the most common questions, plan out your responses, and practice,

熟悉最常見的問題，計劃好你的回答，並進行練習。

practice, practice.

練習，練習。