Webinar: What Top Colleges Look for in Pre-Med Applicants by CollegeAdvisor.com

About this Webinar

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, former Yale School of Public Health as Assistant Director of Admissions Stacey Tuttle 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. Stacey 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. Stacey 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

Stacey Tuttle

Former Yale Admissions Officer

I joined the Yale School of Public Health as Assistant Director of Admissions in 2015, during which time I spent time reviewing applications, advising prospective students, guiding admissions review teams, and traveling with partner schools around the country. I moved to a new role as Associate Director of Student Affairs and Registrar in 2018, and then finally to my current position as Director of Student Affairs and Registrar in 2020. In my current role, I continue to stay in touch with our admissions team; advise current students; develop and maintain student affairs procedures, policies and projects; and manage relevant educational technology and systems. Outside of my work at Yale, I taught in the Public Health Department at Southern Connecticut State University until 2021. As a first generation college student, I have a passion for advising young scholars around their career and college interests, and am excited to be work with students on their educational journeys.