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This question gets people RILED UP. Darling, in America we have no class system, you know that. :P
There's a very interesting book that's now pretty dated but gives a solid foundation on this topic called "Class" A guide through the American Status System by Paul Fussell. Read it for an eye opening look into how it is!
He points out that things like no white after Labor Day and similar strictures (I was raised to believe that patent leather is not worn by polite society, or that pierced ears on children are vulgar, for example) are part of a class system that places people with nothing but time to drift around the globe in search of sport and leisure at the top. So naturally you wouldn't wear white after Labor Day as you're now in moving on to Eden Roc and tennis season is over or whatever :P
However that's high WASP preppy. That's not the only kind of "wealthy" there is! Plenty of people who are genuinely mind bogglingly rich wear flashy clothes and have diamond encrusted watches and so on.
Fussell also points out that there's a class that's beyond class: artists and the children of movie stars, the hyper-wealthy service class people (like let's say "energy workers" who work with the stars) or trustafarian types. Those people wear ironic brands and pad around first class cabins in bare feet with no bra (the book was written in like 1983).
Fascinating read.
Not directly about Trump, but if you want insight read Fussel's book on Class. Still mostly accurate even though it came out in the 70s iirc. https://www.amazon.com/Class-Through-American-Status-System/dp/0671792253
Class in the US is only somewhat related to money. It mostly has to do with preferences and cultural attitudes that are very hard to shake once they're ingrained as the default for a person at a young age.
I don’t think Americans spend anywhere near the amount of time thinking about class that the British do.
To the extent that we think about it at all, it’s more about cultural norms than income. A good book to read about this is Class by Paul Fussell .
Would you mind comparing the images from the textbook with the atlas also written by the same editors? I thought flipping through atlas would be more efficient but I don’t know which is better, textbook images or the atlas
Dr. Desai's book on Multiple Mini Interviews. It provides example responses and how to respond to various scenarios.
https://www.amazon.com/Multiple-Mini-Interview-MMI-Strategies-ebook/dp/B01C4FP99A
They asked me the same question (why PA) 3 consecutive times in 3 diff ways. I also rambled and answered some other questions poorly. For my MMI I felt a lot better. I used this book (https://www.amazon.com/Multiple-Mini-Interview-MMI-Strategies-ebook/dp/B01C4FP99A) for MMI prep and watched a bunch of MMI scenarios on youtube when I got tired of reading. Hope this helps.
Focus on the skills sheets! For the NREMT I highly recommend reading/studying the EMT crash course book https://www.amazon.com/Crash-Course-Online-Practice-Preparation/dp/0738612359, it’s only 12$ and it totally saved me. As well as listening to emt podcasts. Good luck!
Among other things that others have brought up, you could explore sports like tennis, golf, sailing (as someone else said), horseback riding, etc. if you don't already. Playing tennis and golf really does it for me for whatever reason.
Also, read Class: A Guide Through the American Status System by Paul Fussell. Follow it up with any library books you can find that discuss the western class system in general.
If you're able to, look into joining a country club or some other non-academic private club. I figure the exclusive nature of clubs in and around NYC will make this harder for you than it was for me living in the rural midwest, but if you can make it happen, it's a great way to make friends with similar interests.
Once events start up again, you could also consider going to fund-raiser galas for causes you care about. This isn't specifically a preppy thing, but they are a lot of fun, and it's another good way to meet people.
> A question is a denial?
Is a question an accusation?
Obviously there no hard line of where a class starts or ends, probably depending on who you ask...but we could arrive at some consensus...and we can also divide in more than 3 classes although historically it is how it has been described.
For example, we could divide middle class into 2 or 3 categories, such as middle class and upper middle class...a manager could be middle class, while a doctor could be upper middle class...if that interests you, there are books written about it...I recommend Class: A Guide Through the American Status System even as it has aged a bit...
I enjoyed this book: Multiple Mini Interview (MMI): Winning Strategies From Admissions Faculty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C4FP99A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_COAQBbN856MEV
It’s well reviewed and rated. It has a ton of examples to help get you thinking about what kinds of questions you might get and how you could answer. The book, as well as most others will advise you to not try and over prepare or memorize answers. Instead, if you choose to practice, practice your answer structure. Restate the scenario in your own words to make sure you understand it right, talk through all of your thought process in a coherent and sympathetic manner, and answer the question as honestly as possible. Don’t give the answer you think they want to hear, answer how you truly feel. Leave 2-3 min for any follow up questions depending on time allotment.
Beyond that the best advice I’ve heard is to make good eye contact, be present with your interviewer, don’t make up an answer if you don’t know, and convince yourself you’re just happy to be there and don’t let the nerves ride you.
>should I aim to have complete review of the material by the end of class, and just practice for 5 weeks? Or is leaving content to review during that time acceptable?
In my experience, I have found that doing practice questions is a much better use of time than content review. I would say spend maybe 20%-30% of your time doing content review, and the rest doing practice questions. Try to get as much content review by May 15th, and if you're not done by then, take 1 more week to do content review. Then spend 4 weeks doing practice. That's what I would do.
>How have people compared studying solo (books alone) versus taking the classes? I don't have time to take the classes but I don't want to miss out on high yield material. Do you think what I've planned on doing is sufficient?
I actually think that classes are a waste of time if you know how to self-study. In my opinion, they're only for people that lack the motivation to self-study, and need a formalized class to learn - which is perfectly OK. I am currently self studying, and these are the books I'm planning on using (I'm taking the MCAT on June 19th).
- Kaplan 7 book set = Content review book
- Kaplan 528 (for the extra FL)
- All the strategy/practice books from Next Step
- This Princeton Review book that has 4 FL exams
- 5 Next Step FLs
- All the AAMC stuff
>I've taken the mcat before and I know that the amount of regurgitation from memory is not as true as it is hyped to be, but the review is daunting. Any suggestions for a studying plan?
Here are a few study plans.
Good Luck!
If anyone is curious about the ins and outs of American class system and how upper classes act , Paul fussels "class: a guide through the American status system"class: a guide through the American status system is the only accurate class depiction in America I've seen. It's a bit outdated but the principles still hold.
Rohen's is great:
https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Photographic-Atlas-Color-Study/dp/1451193181
University of Michigan also has some good photos you can get started with online:
https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/bluelink/resources/bluelink?authuser=0
This is a great, cheap option that was amazing when I was studying for the NREMT. It takes all of the content areas of the NREMT and condenses it down into +/- 300 pages. Great for reviewing without spending what some of the other studying apps can cost.
I'll agree that Insta killed the blogs. Oxfordcloth Button Down was the best blog for ivy inspo, but now it's just him working out (boy is jacked). Then again how much can you talk about a topic that had it's heyday in 1968? I would kill for someone to find the best articles and put them in one place and call it a day or someone that just has articles regarding factories/manufacturers that still make great products. Though I'm more interested in the secret language of the WASPS after reading Paul Flusser's Class: A Guide Through the American Status System. https://www.amazon.com/Class-Through-American-Status-System/dp/0671792253
Emt B prep, and get on Amazon and buy this: EMT crash course
Oh, certainly, hedonism is also a good motivator. Drug use is often counterproductive to the status game, and this does not stop people from obliterating their status with addiction or even simply excessive usage. As I said, I'm only suggesting a partial connection.
However, I'm skeptical about your claim that you have no ulterior motives, and are simply investing for the purpose of eating more pizza. You almost certainly have some goals, and those goals are fundamentally social in nature.
>To your other point about the middle class/working class having different ways of flexing status, that’s interesting and maybe true. But it could also just be that they make really bad decisions cause they are overworked and udnerpaid
Working class doesn't mean poor and middle class doesn't mean rich. There are rich working class people (plumbers) and poor "middle class" people (teachers), and yet their consumption habits and culture obviously identify them as one or the other.
https://www.amazon.com/Class-Through-American-Status-System/dp/0671792253/ref=asc_df_0671792253/
Obviously, other countries have different games, but not nonexistent ones.
It was an online practice test that came with a crash course book I purchased. https://www.amazon.com/Crash-Course-Online-Practice-Preparation/dp/0738612359/ref=sr\_1\_1?crid=1UE0WENM2FCW1&keywords=emt+crash+course&qid=1657840053&sprefix=emt+crash+%2Caps%2C710&sr=8-1
I just passed my NREMT last Thursday, what really helped me know what I needed to study was this book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738612359/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_i_8K5GA6N7ZXRVE3QSH9H8
Specifically the practice test that comes with it. I would recommend (if you get that book) to take the practice test and see what areas you need help in and read the chapters you need help in.
This book called _Class_ by Paul Fusell explains the American class system very well.
There are actually a lot of books on this topic! I can recommend "Class: A Guide Through the American Status System" by Paul Fussel.
As someone who blew my once a year shot at getting into rads (twice) despite ticking all the boxes I learnt all the following the hard way, trying to save you some time here : 1. Buy this bookok and read it well, it's an easy Read.
I cannot stress this enough, interviewing is a skill,think of it like any other skill,driving a car or football, you need to practice. Despite knowing all the answers I still fumbled,my nerves got the best of me at times. So even if you feel well prepped you need to practice consistently. A few colleagues recommended interview coaches and it was the best thing I did, scored top marks in one station and almost the same in the other.
As above,from experience, forget surgery,rads all the way.
If you’ve been asked to apply for the post they probably want you for service provision. The interview is a required part of appointing you, but their choice is probably already made - just don’t fuck it up wildly and you should be alright.
Always worth reading this guide to interviews as it contains a lot of useful information for general interview technique and the typical ethical questions etc they tend to ask. The book is available as a download from the publishers website for a similar price.
Mainly the medical interviews book. Have used that for every interview. Medical Interviews (3rd Edition): A comprehensive guide to CT, ST & Registrar Interview Skills - Over 120 medical interview questions, techniques and NHS topics explained https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1905812248/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_53TSR6AK1DWCZE0JED0G
And for critical appraisal/interpreting papers definitely how to read a paper. https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Read-Paper-Evidence-based-Healthcare/dp/111948474X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1VQ5WZLYH063F&keywords=how+to+read+a+paper&qid=1648145896&sprefix=how+to+read%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1
Both are available in most hospital libraries.
I found this book quite useful.
It's not specific to radiology but really good at teaching you how to structure answers. I wish I'd studied it more than I did as on reflection I think I would have performed better this year.
When someone asked a few days ago this is what I said:
> 1. Get your hands on the interview book. > 1. Prep. Have your CV ready and have spiels explaining every bit of it and how it makes you a good candidate. The above book helps. The clinical scenario bit is new and you might have to wing that. Remember your A-Es obviously but I think it will be more of the "anaesthetic non-technical skills" (a proper term) that they'll be after. Go research that. At the end of the day what they want safe, even overly cautious, CT1 they can trust and who communicates and reflects well. Very little focus will be on the actual clinical bit unless you're being daft. > 1. Get some friends, find a kindly local anaesthetics registrar and beg them to help you practice interviews. Hopefully they might be nice enough to think of some scenarios to test you. If you've done any anaesthetics/ICM blocks or tasters you might have a few acquaintances.
Have you tried the app called pocket prep? NREMT savior I used this app and studied my ass with it as well as this book NREMT Holy Ghost
The ‘middle class’ thing really does come up a lot here, and it slightly confuses me as the best book I’ve read about the British class system is an American book about the American class system.
Class: A Guide Through the American Status System by Paul Fussell
It’s clearly out of date, but still worth a read