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Meet Ele, MS2 and Blogger

This interview is the latest in an Accepted blog series featuring  interviews with medical school applicants and students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at  top medical schools and the med school application process. And now, introducing Eleanora R†¦ Accepted: Wed like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what did you study as an undergrad? Eleanora: Im from Philadelphia, and I majored in Psychology at La Salle. Accepted: Can you share three fun facts about yourself? Eleanora: Ive worn glasses since I was a baby. I worked three jobs before starting medical school (two in retail, one in clinical research). I love the arts (Ive played violin since I was five and enjoy painting). Accepted: Where are you in med school? What year? Eleanora: Im a second year medical student in Philly, at the moment prepping for Step 1 of national board examinations. Accepted: Why did you choose your program? What are your favorite and least favorite things about your school? Eleanora: Ive wanted to be a physician as long as I can remember, and after going to an open house, the school was just the right fit. It stood out from the others as a place where the students really worked together and the energy of the students didnt feel overly competitive. There are also clinics on campus and a lot of opportunity for clinical experiences. My least favorite thing is that the library is small, and its not easy to find good study spots on campus. Accepted: Whats your favorite class or clerkship so far? Eleanora: Although Im not interested in pursuing pathology as a specialty, the pathology lectures have been my favorite. Theyre basically all taught by one professor, and hes shared some great stories from his experience over the years. It will be interesting to see which clerkships I enjoy most. They start in just a few months! Accepted: Looking back at the application process, what would you say was your greatest challenge? How would you advise other applicants who may be experiencing similar challenges? Eleanora: I would say my MCAT score was my greatest challenge. I took it a few times without a drastic improvement in my scores. I would advise other applications not to take it until theyre ready, and by ready I mean scoring above their target score on practice exams. Its tempting to take it sooner and hope for the best on test day, but if you end up taking it multiple times it will impact your application. Its better to be patient and wait until youre ready. Accepted: Can you tell us about your blog? Who is your target audience? What have you gained from the blogging experience? And most importantly, tell us more about apple cider donuts! Eleanora: My blog started as a creative outlet but also a bit of a scrapbook of my life, sharing style, local travel, recipes and reviews. While Ill continue to share some of the same, after I finish my board exams, I hope to focus more on my premed/med school journey including more tips for students. As the name of my blog implies I will continue sharing ideas, practical tips and inspiration for everyday life and style, especially for us students on a budget!   As for the donuts, Im open to suggestions but the best Ive tried are still at Linvilla.   You can follow Eleanoras med school adventure by checking out her blog, Inspirationele, or Instagram. Thank you Eleanora for sharing your story with us! For one-on-one guidance on your med school applications, please see our catalog of med school admissions services. Do you want to be featured in Accepteds blog? If you want to share your med school journey with the world (or at least with our readers), email us at bloggers@accepted.com. hbspt.cta.load(58291, '1821cf19-79ef-42ca-9b2f-ea4b443fe0f9', {}); Related Resources: †¢Ã‚  Med School Kicks Off: Ten Tips to Get You Through the Season †¢Ã‚  How the Adcom Views Multiple MCAT Scores †¢ The Best 4 Things to do Before Med School

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