Admissions Anxiety

25/11/2021•5 minute read
Admissions Anxiety

Admissions Anxiety And How You Can Combat It

Getting into medical school can be a daunting experience that causes a lot of stress and anxiety amongst most aspiring medical students. This occurs in anticipation of the results of your application as well as during the entire admissions process which includes entrance exams, good high school grades and interviews.

The overwhelming feeling while applying to medical school is normal but there are ways and resources that can help you manage the stress and keep it in check.

1) Application Anxiety

If you are facing concerns over the outcome of your application or how your personal statements and essays will be interpreted, speak to an academic advisor as they will put your mind at ease by providing you with their expertise. You can also make an appointment with the university that you are interested in applying to. They will go through certain parts of your application and academic records to ensure that they align with the universities application standards.

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2) Anxiety Over Volunteering / Research Activities

At times, students tend to have a checklist approach to attaining certain experiences that can make their application stand out. Instead of focusing on how many activities one can take on prior to medical school, students should relish the positives of the experience and the good behind volunteering. Universities look at the length and quality of the experience. The kinds of activities required vary from university to university. An academic advisor can help students plan out their activities based on which university they are interested in applying to. Students need to ensure that they begin early research into the potential medical schools that they would like to apply to. Early preparation is key in combating anxiety experienced during the medical school admissions process.


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3) Anxiety And Pressure

There is a lot of pressure put on aspiring medical students to perform well and gain admission into some of the best universities in the world. At times most of that pressure stems from the student themselves. When you feel overwhelmed by the pressure make sure to remind yourself of all that you have achieved so far. Making the decision to take on medical school and become a doctor is not easy, and that in itself is something that you should be proud of. Make sure that you draw out achievable timelines of the goals that you want to achieve during this journey. Apart from this, take physical and mental breaks to focus on your overall well-being. Take time out of your day to focus on your hobbies and other recreational activities that don’t involve medical school. This will prevent you from burning out.


Read all about how current medical students plan out their days to get an idea of how you can take a break from your busy schedule as well.

Rest assured, medical school admissions is an extremely daunting experience that is competitive and takes a lot of you but remember, every successful doctor has been in your shoes. It was these stepping stones that have led to their success. The anxiety that you feel is manageable, temporary and normal.

MedView has a range of exclusive videos that you can watch in your own time to begin your early preparation and help you destress.

MedView is here to help you deal with your anxieties. Make sure to get in touch with our Expert Team of advisors to plan out your journey today and be sure to check out more of our resources that can help mitigate your stress. Start your journey ahead of the game with MedView! Our team are dedicated to helping you succeed!