FAQ for Mentees
Q: I am applying to master's programs. Should I apply via the Pre-Health or Pre-Grad application forms?
A: All masters students should apply via the Pre-Grad mentee application.
Q: I am applying to a dual-degree program. Should I fill out the Pre-Health or Pre-Grad Application?
A: For dual-degree programs with one or multiple Pre-Health components (eg MD/PhD, DO/PhD), applications should be submitted through the Pre-Health Application.
Q: Does not filling out a particular question hurt my chances of being paired with a mentor?
A: No - while filling out more questions may help us better match you, we strive to pair each applicant as best as possible.
Q: I haven’t heard back for [x amount of time] since submitting my application. Does this mean my application was rejected? Should I follow up?
A: We try our best to match applicants in a timely fashion; however, sometimes matching may be delayed due to the availability of our mentors. If you have not heard back from our team in 2 weeks or more, please feel free to reach out at contact@project-short.com.
Q: I haven’t heard back from my mentor for [x amount of time.] What should I do?
A: Our mentors are busy! That being said, if you have sent a follow-up email and haven’t heard back in 72 business hours, please reach out to pre-grad@project-short.com or pre-health@project-short.com (depending on your degree program).
Q: How soon before my cycle starts can I apply for mentorship?
A: We offer mentorship up to 2 years before the start of your cycle (e.g. individuals applying for the 2022-2023 cycle may apply in 2020); however, the majority of our mentees apply a few months before applications open up for their respective degree programs
Q: Is there a deadline to apply for Project SHORT Mentorship?
A: No - our mentorship program operates on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Q: Can I get mentoring from mentors from [specific university]?
A: We will try our best to match you with a mentor who is appropriate for your needs; however, we cannot guarantee pairing with a mentor from a specific university/program.
Q: How do mock interviews differ from the mentor matching process?
A: Mock interviews are intended to supplement the mentorship you are getting from your primary mentor. In other words, mentors who may be helping you with your mock interview practice usually do not serve as your primary mentor.
Q. What if I’m not sure what program(s) I want to apply for?
A: That’s totally fine, the application process can be overwhelming! Just take your best guess and remember that the more specific you are in the application, the better we are able to make a good match.
Q. Should I apply using the pregrad or prehealth application if I am applying to MPH programs?
A: If you are applying to an MPH program (alone, and NOT as part of a dual degree), please submit the Pregrad application. If you applying to MPH programs as part of a concurrent dual degree program (MD/MPH, DO/MPH, etc), please submit the Prehealth application. If you applying to MPH before attending medical school (MD, DO), then please submit a Pregrad application for the MPH and a Prehealth application for the medical school side.
A: All masters students should apply via the Pre-Grad mentee application.
Q: I am applying to a dual-degree program. Should I fill out the Pre-Health or Pre-Grad Application?
A: For dual-degree programs with one or multiple Pre-Health components (eg MD/PhD, DO/PhD), applications should be submitted through the Pre-Health Application.
Q: Does not filling out a particular question hurt my chances of being paired with a mentor?
A: No - while filling out more questions may help us better match you, we strive to pair each applicant as best as possible.
Q: I haven’t heard back for [x amount of time] since submitting my application. Does this mean my application was rejected? Should I follow up?
A: We try our best to match applicants in a timely fashion; however, sometimes matching may be delayed due to the availability of our mentors. If you have not heard back from our team in 2 weeks or more, please feel free to reach out at contact@project-short.com.
Q: I haven’t heard back from my mentor for [x amount of time.] What should I do?
A: Our mentors are busy! That being said, if you have sent a follow-up email and haven’t heard back in 72 business hours, please reach out to pre-grad@project-short.com or pre-health@project-short.com (depending on your degree program).
Q: How soon before my cycle starts can I apply for mentorship?
A: We offer mentorship up to 2 years before the start of your cycle (e.g. individuals applying for the 2022-2023 cycle may apply in 2020); however, the majority of our mentees apply a few months before applications open up for their respective degree programs
Q: Is there a deadline to apply for Project SHORT Mentorship?
A: No - our mentorship program operates on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Q: Can I get mentoring from mentors from [specific university]?
A: We will try our best to match you with a mentor who is appropriate for your needs; however, we cannot guarantee pairing with a mentor from a specific university/program.
Q: How do mock interviews differ from the mentor matching process?
A: Mock interviews are intended to supplement the mentorship you are getting from your primary mentor. In other words, mentors who may be helping you with your mock interview practice usually do not serve as your primary mentor.
Q. What if I’m not sure what program(s) I want to apply for?
A: That’s totally fine, the application process can be overwhelming! Just take your best guess and remember that the more specific you are in the application, the better we are able to make a good match.
Q. Should I apply using the pregrad or prehealth application if I am applying to MPH programs?
A: If you are applying to an MPH program (alone, and NOT as part of a dual degree), please submit the Pregrad application. If you applying to MPH programs as part of a concurrent dual degree program (MD/MPH, DO/MPH, etc), please submit the Prehealth application. If you applying to MPH before attending medical school (MD, DO), then please submit a Pregrad application for the MPH and a Prehealth application for the medical school side.