Thanks for booking your applicant coaching session! Please make note of the day and time, along with the unique WebEx meeting link, all of which are in the Calendly confirmation email. Be sure to keep that email readily available!
You will be meeting virtually with one of our full-time professional staff members (Chrissy, Krista, Megan, and/or Sarah). We may also be joined by one of our amazing Graduate Assistants! Please come to the coaching session prepared to discuss your responses in your applicant portfolio, as well as to ask any questions about your application, the process, and/or your candidacy. Casual attire is acceptable!
How to maximize your coaching session
- No need to dress up 🙂
- Coaching sessions are relatively laid-back and serve as an opportunity for you to share your story and your strengths with one of our amazing advising team members.
- Reflect on what makes you, you!
- The advisor will read your applicant portfolio (HPAP) responses beforehand and will work with you to address your questions and areas you want help with for your application. This will hopefully allow you to feel comfortable and comfident putting your application materials together to highlight your unique strengths and interests.
- A good tip is to review the AAMC's list of Core Competencies!
- While these were created for MD applicants, they are very applicable to various health professions.
- A good tip is to review the AAMC's list of Core Competencies!
- The advisor will read your applicant portfolio (HPAP) responses beforehand and will work with you to address your questions and areas you want help with for your application. This will hopefully allow you to feel comfortable and comfident putting your application materials together to highlight your unique strengths and interests.
- Come prepared with questions
- Your applicant coaching session is a perfect time to ask for insight and advice! The advisor in your session could potentially help you frame challenges you have overcome, what letters of rec to include, or support with any other questions you may have.
Other useful information
- How do I share my application IDs with the office for my letter packet?
- Once ALL of your individual letters of recommendation have been received on the Quest Portal, we will move your Letter Packet application into the ID Submission stage. You will be notified by the Quest Portal system (via email) when this change has occurred, and at that point you will be able to enter your IDs into the system. We do not need the Letter Request Form PDF. Visit this page for more information.
- Should I request a "letter packet" or "committee letter?"
- You should request a "Letter Packet". For more information on what contact information to include and other useful instructions, please visit https://premed.uconn.edu/primary-applications/applicantids/.
- How do I submit my official transcripts for my application?
- To request your UConn official transcript, use the Parchment electronic transcript service function in StudentAdmin (under “Transcripts & Verifications). Only the Office of the Registrar is authorized to send official transcripts. For more information, visit: https://premed.uconn.edu/transcripts/
- What else could/should I be doing to work towards getting my letter packet submitted?
- Make sure you have started the HPLP (Health Professions Letter Packet) by adding your letter writers' information to formally invite them to submit a letter on your behalf.
- Though not tied to the letter packet, you could also research Situational Judgement Tests recommended or required of the programs you are applying to.
As always, our website has workshops, chat with alumni, and other guides to assist you throughout your application journey!