Being honest

I have decided to apply next cycle because honestly, I was not a
Competitive applicant and I know I can score higher on my MCAT. This was a difficult decision for me because I am 23 and I feel like time is ticking, and because I worked so hard! But sometime you have to be honest with yourself.

So it's back to the drawing board for me, but this time I am more motivated then ever!

If you are applying this cycle good luck!!!

Failure is giving up!

Sometimes you have to be realistic with yourself and listen. I decided to apply next year for medical school. Why would I do that you may ask, well I got my score and I feel like I need to improve it to become a competitive applicant...

Secondaries

As they trickle into my mail box my heart leaps with joy.. They like me, they really like me. And when you are applying you will have the same warm feeling too! However by no means does a secondary = acceptance. You may get numerous secondaries and no acceptances... But let's think positive!!

Being positive is the key to life!

Well here is some advice,
1. Try to return your secondaries in at least 2 weeks. Do not hold on to them. However do take them serious, and do your best

2. Make sure to have someone else to look over them just to make sure it is perfect.

3. Many people like to work on the schools that they really want to get into first, however you should do then in the order you receive them. Unless they are short.

Good luck!

Road to Medical School

As you may know I am applying to medical school. I have not been accepted yet but I want to blog about somethings I have learned along the way. If you are thinking about medical school or starting to apply please continue to read....

You may have already heard this but apply early. I really mean this! It will make your life easy and higher your chances of getting in without you pulling out all your hair.

What do I mean apply early?

1. Take your mcat at least 1 month before you apply for medical school. Meaning you should have your score before you apply because this will help decide what schools to apply to. Furthermore, By having your scores ready when you are applying you can submit it early and medical schools will be able to look at it. When your application is not complete they put it on the incomplete "pile" until it is complete. Until then, they are sending secondaries to other applicants!

2. Write your personal statement at least 2 months before. This give you time to have other people look it. If writing is not your forte then you will need more time. It took me 3 months to write mine. To help with the writing process make a deadline and keep it. Start with a outline on key points/experiences you want to talk about then start to fill in the gaps. After a few edits you will have a decent rough draft. Be ready to re write your essay a few times! Make sure to make it "personal" not just a mirror of your resume.

3. Ask for letter of recommendations after each experience. Don't wait until you are applying to request them. And make sure to give at least 3 months before you want to submit your application. * Only ask people who you have worked/ volunteered/ shadowed for a good amount of time; and that you feel will write a strong letter of recommendation.

4. The application is not a secret! You can find the question on the AMAC website or in prep books and you can start woking/ gathering information for the application

5. Read books on getting in to medical school, talk to medical students, Doctors, and if your school has one get to know your pre med advisor

Good luck on your endeavors!
If you have any questions please email iheartangelinexo@gmail.com

Weekend Shenanigans

So this weekend kicked off with my best friend D's birthday! Time to get sexy! Lol! We went to a cool sushi restaurant called Tatu in the hardrock. I had a yummy spice tuna roll. The ambiance was super cool! I can't wait to go back. I think our waiter was someone who went to our high school... Not sure because hs was 5 yrs ago!! But if was him; make that money brutha! After that we made a cameo at Pangea... And that's when the shenanigans started!! Woot woot party over here! Please note that this girl (meaning me) can't dance! And I refuse to dance with boys! Hahaha!


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Woo!!Saturday!! So on this shenanigan filled day my friends and I went to art walk, there were food trucks and the galleries were all open to the public until 10pm. B4 M and I made it to our destination I was late picking her up (partly because I'm Caribbean and my dog Bella ran away and I had to go find her). Then we drove to downtown only to find out that the location was 12 miles totally in the opposite direction!! But once I got there the party started!! Woo hoo! We saw some great art, but next time I will go early so I can see all the exhibits. Then we some how found ourselves in the new south beach minus the beach, just having a good time eating Quesadillas!

On Sunday in remembrance of 9 11 I spent some time with my mentee.

Later that night I baked cookies and helped my friend build and Ikea bed and dresser

Now that Ikea bed was something! The instructions had no words just pictures... But I used my Bob the Builder skills and we put it together :)

What a long weekend! Work week here I come :)

9 11

A day of remembrance, my condolences go out to all who lost a love one on this tragic day. My condolences go out to those who have lost a love one fighting for our freedom. I pray for the troops, for their safe return. Thank you troops for all that you do for us.
Good bless

Day at the zoo!

WOO WOO its Labor day weekend!

This weekend started off with ladies night out at Blue Piano then to Blue Martini! Celebrating me taking my MCATs.

Blue Piano is a quite little intimate place with live music.. If you can get a seat it might be fun. However, when we got there it was quite full so we left. Then we drove down to Blue Martini, this place was actually good. Brickell seems to be the new South Beach! There is not cover before 12 which is always good if you are ballin' on a budget, and there was live good music. The crowed was a good mix! We had a good time celebrating!

Lion, Tigers and Bears or My...

On Sunday I went to the zoo with my wonderful nephews! It was so hot! I have no idea what I was thinking when I got dressed... because why, why would I wear jeans when it is 97 degrees outside!?! My nephews and I had a blast

On Labor day I went to IKEA for the first time with my friend to go shopping. We got some really cute things for her new apartment

Besos

MCAT Test day

Ok guys, I have been gone for a while now and there has been no love on this blog :( But now I am done studying for the MCAT I promise I will show some more love! 


So here is a stack of almost 300 flash cards I had to memorize o_O

My dog Bella was not to please with all my studying because I did not have much time to play with her... But Bella will be happy when I get a 45! lol

The day before my big day a few of my friends stopped by to wish me luck! One of my BFFs brought me this cute test day basket full of yummy snacks. She is so sweet! 

She even included some Chai tea, which I have never tried! Apparently I have been missing out! It was delicious!!!! You should try it!





 Here is my test day Latte from Dunkin Donuts ( I am not a fan of Starbuks well may be I need to try chia tea!), All charged up for my test :)


So how was the MCAT you may ask? It was reasonable, not to hard or not to easy... We will see in 30 days what my score its.  Cross your fingers guys!!! 


Well I have to go get ready for work tomorrow... but I will be back


Besos
Angeline xo

EXCITED

I am excited about my Brazilian Keratin Treatment that I am getting on Tuesday! I heard both good and bad things about it. But I am  hopping it works for me! I will post more information later