Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · 8:00 p.m.
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Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Pre-med applicants face some of the toughest competition in college admissions. This session reveals what top colleges are actually looking for and how to position yourself to stand out.
Getting into a top college as a pre-med student isn't just about having the highest GPA or the most AP sciences on your transcript. Admissions officers at selective institutions are evaluating something more nuanced, and most students don't find out what that is until it's too late.
During this webinar, Admissions Expert Dr. Katie Chiou will break down what top colleges specifically look for in pre-med applicants, including how they evaluate academic preparation, research and clinical exposure, extracurricular depth, and the coherence of a student's overall profile. Dr. Chiou will also address how admissions officers distinguish between students who say they want to study medicine and those who can demonstrate it.
Students and families will walk away with a clear picture of what a competitive pre-med applicant actually looks like and a practical framework for getting there. Dr. Chiou will share guidance on which experiences matter most, how to build a narrative around your interest in medicine, and how to avoid the common mistakes that undermine otherwise strong applications.
If medicine is your goal, this session gives you the insider perspective you need to pursue it strategically.
Agenda
What Top Colleges Look for in Pre-Med Applicants Presentation
Live Q&A
Katie Chiou
Admissions Expert
Hi! My name is Katie and I’m a psychiatry resident at Mount Sinai! I graduated from Brown’s 8 year Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) where I majored in Science & Society with a focus in anthropology and completed a concentration in medical education. I’ve worked for over 8 years in college advising in essay editing and interview prep, and now primarily present at monthly webinars about premed, BS/MD programs, and essay writing.