Webinar: Applying to Pre-Med and BS/MD Programs by CollegeAdvisor.com

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Discover what it takes to stand out as a pre-med, nursing, or BD/MD applicant.

About this Webinar

Gaining admission to competitive Pre-Med, Nursing, or BS/MD program requires more than strong grades—it takes a clear strategy, a compelling application, and an understanding of what these programs value most.

This webinar, led by Dr. Robert Pena, will guide high school students and their parents through the process, from selecting the right programs to preparing standout applications.

In this session, you will learn how to:
-Understand the unique requirements and expectations of Pre-Med, Nursing, and BS/MD programs
-Build a strong academic and extracurricular profile that supports your career goals in healthcare
-Approach essays, personal statements, and interviews with confidence and clarity
-Highlight clinical experiences, research, and community service effectively
-Create an application strategy that balances reach, match, and safety programs
-Avoid common pitfalls that can weaken an otherwise strong application

Whether you’re just beginning your exploration of healthcare pathways or preparing your final applications, this session will equip you with the tools to present your strongest candidacy.

Agenda

Applying to Pre-Med and BS/MD Programs Presentation
Live Q&A

Robert Pena

Senior Advisor, Former Physician

As a former physician turned high school counselor, Robert offers a rare insider perspective on what it actually takes to become a doctor, combining firsthand clinical experience with five years of guiding students through the college application process. He specializes in helping pre-med students navigate one of the most consequential decisions in their academic journey: whether to pursue a BS/MD program or the traditional route, and how to build the profile and craft the narrative that gives them the best shot at either. Where most advisors can tell students what looks good on paper, Robert can tell them what medicine actually looks like in practice — and help them answer the "why medicine" question with the depth and authenticity that admissions committees are looking for. His students have earned full rides to Notre Dame, UCLA, Texas A&M, and the University of Texas at Austin.