The University of South Carolina's Office of Pre-Professional Advising is hosting its annual, intensive five-day programs that assist pre-med students as they prepare for their med school application. The Application Preparation EXtreme (APEX) is a residential program that offers personal attention to each attendee and a host of activities to help them prepare a compelling application. Applicants must have 60 hours of earned college credit by the end of this school year to attend.
The program includes:
- An AMCAS overview with helpful hints and instructions
- A personal statement workshop with follow-up assistance
- An interview skills workshop
- Two simulated med school interviews with written feedback
- In-depth discussions about health care issues.
- Human cadaver dissection at the USC School of Medicine
- Shadow in local hospitals and have
- A panel presentation by students who have been through the process.
The counselors for this program are current medical students who are available the entire time to offer advice and assistance. This opportunity will help highly-motivated students learn how to showcase their abilities, skills, and motivation throughout the application process to med school.
$895, includes deluxe accommodations at the Inn at USC, all meals (and lots of snacks!), transportation while attending the camp, activities, workbooks and lots of handouts.
$50 deposit due, with application, is non-refundable for those accepted into the camp. Remainder may be paid in 3 installments of $281. Must be paid in full by May 20, 2011 for the first APEX, and by June 3, 2011 for the second APEX. Visa/Mastercard payments accepted.
There are a limited amount of spaces available so acceptance is based on a first come first serve basis!
Application may be downloaded here.
