At Passport, we love win-win relationships and want to offer our students a chance (totally optional) to help themselves while helping us too.
That’s why we came up with the Passport All-Star Program. All-Stars agree to complete certain tasks in exchange for REWARDS on their packages with us.
Tier 1 Options:
For each of the following tasks you complete, we will reward you with either a $20 Amazon gift card, an interview travel care package, or a piece of Passport Admissions merchandise (mug, blanket, mousepad, etc).
Task: Make at least 3 posts on your own social media platforms about Passport (each one should include a link to one of the following: our free meeting page, our online community, and our blog). You’ll need to give us a link to the post for verification. We’ve included some templates at the bottom of this page that you can pull from and personalize.
Task: Make at least 3 posts on Passport’s online community. You’ll need to give us a link to the post for verification. We’ve included some templates at the bottom of this page that you can pull from and personalize.
Task: Write a Google review for Passport. You’ll need to give us a link to the post for verification.
Tier 2 Options:
For each of the following tasks you complete, we will reward you with a free hour of advising, editing, or interview prep on your package. You can also substitute this free hour for any of the Tier 1 rewards offered above.
Task: Refer at least 3 other students to Passport and encourage them to sign up for free meetings. The people you refer will need to list you as the referrer when signing up for their free intro meetings.
Task: Complete a video testimonial for Passport to use on our website and social media pages (set up a 15-30 minute with your advisor to record this via Zoom).
Task: Become added to our Alumni Network and remain available via email to answer questions from future applicants about your field/school/degree.
(If you’re uncomfortable with any of these tasks, you are welcome to suggest a suitable replacement and we’ll get back to you.)
Superstar Reward:
If you complete all six tasks from both tiers, you’ll receive one Superstar Reward of your choice:
- $100 discount for a future application package (grad school, med school, or residency)
- $50 discount on our Financial Aid services
- A full Passport merchandise package (4 items)
So, do you want to be an All-Star?
Send an email to our Operations Team at mattd@passportadmissions.com to join!
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Social Media Post Templates:
Topic - Personal Statement
The Personal Statement for medical school was driving me crazy until I started working with my editor at Passport Admissions. I was really struggling to get my thoughts down on paper, but my editor helped me tell my story in a concise, compelling way.
If you’re in the same spot as me, you should definitely do a free meeting with them and see what they’re all about. You won’t regret it!
Topic - School List Selection
I was honestly very overwhelmed when brainstorming my school selection list. I wasn’t sure where to start, as there are so many options and criteria to think about. Once I scheduled a meeting with Passport Admissions, I was able to clearly establish my particular list of criteria and find schools that best matched this.
I would like to share the wonderful resource that aided me in this process. Click here to schedule a free meeting with Passport Admissions. You’ll be grateful you did!
Topic - Choosing Your Activities
Narrowing down the activities that interested me before medical school was one of the most stressful things I have ever done. I’m interested in examining the heart, but at the same time, I’m interested in looking at the makeup of cells. But once I scheduled a meeting with Passport Admissions, I was able to clearly narrow down which activities best suited my skill set.
So, if you have multiple interests and skills like me and want to focus on one particular field, click on this link for a free meeting with Passport Admissions to have a one-on-one session with one of their experienced professional mentors!
Topic - Financial Aid Guidance
Worrying about school, finals, and a whole list of other things? Me too! School is overwhelming as it is, and I didn’t want to have to worry about financials on top of that! There are so many opportunities to find scholarships or grants, but once I scheduled a meeting with Passport Admissions, I was able to get a better idea of how much assistance I could receive.
If you’re worried in the same way I was, I suggest scheduling a free meeting with an experienced mentor with Passport Admissions. You’ll be relieved you did!
Topic - Choosing Letters of Recommendation
I have been thinking about who to include for my letters of recommendation for a while. It’s hard to know who would be able to write the best letter and who would be the best to ask. But once I set up a free meeting with Passport Admissions, they helped me identify the best letter writers and taught me how to properly ask for them.
If you’re worried in the same way I was, I suggest scheduling a free meeting with an experienced mentor with Passport Admissions. You’ll be relieved you did!
Topic - Writing Secondary / Supplemental Essays
I know that you’re supposed to personalize your essays for the schools you apply to, but that’s easier said than done. Every school seems to value the same things, and their mission statements are very similar. How can you make your supplementals stand out to admissions committees?
If you are worried about changing up your essays so that they are personal but also stand out, I would recommend setting up a free meeting with Passport Admissions. They definitely helped me alter my essays in easy ways and they read much better now!
Topic - Preparing for Interviews
I had been thinking about my upcoming interview for three weeks, and I had no idea where to begin with preparation. I didn’t know what questions they were going to ask, and I needed help ASAP. But once I set up a Mock Interview Session with Passport Admissions, they helped me build confidence and answer questions more efficiently.
If you get nervous when it comes to interviews like me, definitely try out this resource! Click here to schedule a free meeting with Passport Admissions. You won’t want to miss it!
Topic - Research Experience
Not sure how best to go about acquiring research experience, or what form of research is most appropriate for medical school applications? Scheduling a free session with Passport Admissions not only cleared my doubts, but also pointed me in the right direction. I have mapped out strategic ways to gain research experiences.
If you’re at a loss on how to build your research experience for medical school, I strongly encourage you to schedule a free meeting with Passport Admissions. You won’t regret it!
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Community Post Templates:
Type - Feel-Good Promotion / Support of the Community
Hey Everyone,
I just got back from my interview at ______. It went amazing, and I owe much of that success to the advice that ______ shared in their video about _______. I also really appreciate all the insights and tips that other members shared about their current and past interview experiences.
This community rocks. I honestly don’t know where I’d be without it.
- NAME
Type - Generating Dialogue / Comments
Hey Everyone,
I just got some advice from the doctor I shadow, and I wasn’t sure what to think about it. She said that I should avoid taking a gap year before medical school if I can avoid it. Even though I think I could strengthen my application, she says that I should try and apply anyway this cycle to see how it goes.
What do you all think? Would I be making a mistake or taking a risk? Any advice would be appreciated!
- NAME
Type - Generating Dialogue / Comments
Hey Everyone,
I’m in the process of beginning my studies for the MCAT. I have been struggling to find a timeline that works best for me. I have heard that one should neither study too far in advance or too late. I’m not quite sure what this means. Also, I am looking for any resources that people have found extremely helpful to them when preparing for this test.
Does anyone have any advice on what they believe an effective timeline would be? Are there any resources that were extremely helpful and that you feel contributed to your success when taking the MCAT? It is greatly appreciated!
- NAME
Type - Generating Dialogue / Comments
Hey Everyone,
I’m looking into extracurricular activities. I am really overwhelmed with all of the choices and want to find out what would be the best for me. I have heard that doing a lot of extracurriculars is not the right idea but I’m not quite sure what this means. I’m looking for any resources that people have found to be helpful regarding extracurricular activities.
Does anyone have any advice on what would be the best ways to tackle this? Are there any resources that are helpful? It is greatly appreciated!
- NAME
Type - Generating Dialogue / Comments
Hey Everyone,
Lately, I have been looking up scholarships available to medical school applicants and on what basis these scholarships are awarded to recipients. Haven’t had much luck with it.
Does anyone have access to useful information? I would appreciate any help I can get!
- NAME
Type - Generating Dialogue / Comments
Hey Everyone,
I have been struggling to focus on applications on my own, would anyone around NYC area want to meet up to work on apps together? Maybe someone knows of some online meeting spaces to organize study groups or things.
If you have any interest or have advice I would really appreciate it! Thanks!
- NAME
