Premed Success Strategies Quiz

What does the speaker suggest is more important than being the smartest or hardest working student?

• Having a high IQ

• Strategic use of resources and energy

• Attending all classes

• Memorizing textbooks

Why does the speaker believe experimentation in study strategies is crucial?

• It is a requirement for graduation

• It helps in memorizing better

• It allows for finding the most effective methods

• It impresses professors

What does the speaker suggest about the pursuit of improvement?

• It is only for top students

• It should be treated as a means to an end

• It should be an end in itself

• It is not necessary

What realization did the speaker have after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease?

• The value of skipping classes

• The benefits of short-term thinking

• The need for a focused approach to achieve goals

• The importance of partying

What is the speaker's view on long-term thinking?

• It is less glamorous but essential

• It is overrated

• It is only for older students

• It should be avoided

What is the speaker's view on the 'checklist mentality'?

• It is a requirement for medical school

• It helps in organizing tasks

• It should be avoided

• It is essential for success

How does the speaker suggest one should approach extracurricular activities?

• By joining as many as possible

• By focusing on genuine interests

• By following friends

• By choosing the easiest ones

What does the speaker emphasize about investing in education?

• It is not necessary for success

• It is only for privileged students

• It is a waste of money

• It should be prioritized over other expenses

What personal experience does the speaker share about financial struggles?

• Receiving a large inheritance

• Saving for months to buy a laptop

• Having unlimited resources

• Living in a mansion

What is the speaker's advice regarding the MCAT preparation?

• Rely on luck

• Use evidence-based study tools

• Study only the night before

• Ignore it completely