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If you plan on applying to medical, dental, or health profession schools, we can see you through the whole process, from the early stages of exploring the field to accepting a place at the school of your choice.

Prehealth Advising Drop-Ins

Virtual On Demand Drop-Ins: Have a quick question or need some just-in-time advice? Email prehealth@mit.edu your question or request a brief 15 minute meeting.

In Person Drop-Ins: Stop by Prehealth Drop-In Advising each Wednesday from 1:00–2:00 pm in Bldg 7-103 for a quick, 15-minute conversation with an advisor—no appointment needed.

We encourage you to schedule a General Appointment in Handshake at some point during your first year at MIT to ensure that you receive important advice and guidance about academics and experiences as you plan for a possible application. Whether you are a first-year student, sophomore, junior, senior, or alum, you’re invited to schedule Prehealth Advising meetings to get your questions answered.

How to schedule a prehealth advising meeting:

  1. If you have never met with Prehealth Advising before, please contact us at 617-715-5328 or email prehealth@mit.edu to gain access to the Handshake appointment system.
  2. Log into Handshake to schedule an appointment with a prehealth advisor. Appointments are offered in-person, by phone or virtually. Steps 3-4 are only for students/alumni in the current application cycle.
  3. If you plan to apply in the upcoming application cycle (the next June submission period), please complete and save the prehealth advising questions and follow the next step.
  4. Submit the prehealth advising form. You will be asked to upload your prehealth advising questions to the form. The prehealth advising form must be submitted 24 business hours in advance of your prehealth advising COPA Enrollment appointment.  If your prehealth advising form is not submitted 24 hours in advance, you will be asked to reschedule.

What happens during a prehealth advising meeting?

  • Explore whether a career in the health professions is right for you.
  • Discuss your reasoning for pursuing a career in the health professions.
  • Identify areas of your application to strengthen and tangible next steps for improvement.
  • Select the application cycle that best ensures your chance for successful admission.

We can also help you:

  • Learn about MIT Prehealth Advising services (workshops, essay critiques, etc.)
  • Plan out your academic road map.
  • Strategize an application plan.
  • Write strong application essays.
  • Determine what schools to apply to.
  • Practice interviewing.