At the end of each application cycle, we invite successful applicants to share their advice with younger students through a series of Accepted Applicant Panels and these matriculant profiles. Many thanks to all of our alums who pay it forward to our aspiring health professionals!
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Entering class of 2024
“Take your time to gain clinical experience in the field.”
"Take some time to reflect on your activities and why you’re doing them.
“Lean into your classmates because they are the ones who know what the 2:00 am group study sessions are like and will be present when you need them the most.”
“Explore a breadth of interests, especially in your first or second year.”
“Focus on your own path and do not compare yourself to others.”
"Take the time to explore something new and figure out what really matters to you, both in your career and your personal life."
"Through it all, have patience, and turn to your support network when such difficult times arise."
Entering class of 2023
"Be creative with your activities and summer internships!"
"The best thing you can do throughout this process is to stay true to who you are and what your interests are rather than check a bunch of boxes."
"Never, ever, give up if you believe medicine is the right path for you"
"Most importantly, you do you! Spend your extracurricular time doing the things that truly enrich your college experience, both academically and socially."
"My central piece of advice is to stay grounded in knowledge of yourself and your vision of your own path in medicine."
"My biggest piece of advice is to constantly nurture the relationships you build here (and those you build throughout your life)."
"I would encourage all premed students to take advantage of their time at Princeton to explore their passions and interests beyond medical school prerequisites."
"My best pearl of wisdom is that your premed courses are not who you are. You are whatever it is that wakes you up in the morning and motivates you to keep going."
"Choosing a major should be a balance between what course load you are interested in and what you think you can reasonably take on during your four years at Princeton."
"Give yourself grace—Princeton, and the application cycle is a marathon, not a sprint."
"If I could give one piece of advice, it would be to not give up and believe in yourself throughout this whole journey."
"Plan your premedical journey with HPA early in your college career to make the most of the premed experience ... and enjoy the journey."
Entering class of 2022
"Exploring what lies outside of the path to medical school will not only deepen and colour your experiences making you a better candidate, but also enrich the unique time you have as an undergraduate at Princeton."
"Look ahead and make a plan that incorporates your interests and maintaining a healthy balance."
"You can only do college once, so do things that are important to you."
"Try and find opportunities you resonate deeply with and have a genuine interest in outside of premed experience."
"Being imperfect is a strength that allows you the opportunity to push yourself out of your comfort zone and show true grit and dedication towards the pursuit of becoming a physician."
"Find your distinct connection to medicine that is a culmination of your individual interests and passions instead of trying to fit into a mold."
"I hope my story evidences that with determination and hard work, many paths can enable you to ultimately attend your top choice medical school."