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How to Write About Career Changes in Your Secondary Essays
Are you coming into medicine as a career-changer? You may see questions in your medical school secondary essays that ask about why you’re changing careers. When you get these questions,…
How to Answer Secondary Prompts about “Why Us”
Why do you want to come to our medical school? This is a very common medical school interview question, but it’s also a very common secondary essay question. Do you…
MCAT CARS: Are Esports a Bubble, or Big Business?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 53 Everyone is excited about esports, or competitive video gaming. But do the metrics and the money match the hype? Jack Westin joins us…
Three Applications Cycles, Two MCAT, One Success!
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 361 Will shares his story of failing to get into med school two times before finally earning his acceptance. With three acceptances now, Will…
The Complete AAMC Outline: What’s on the MCAT Exam?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 167 The AAMC Outline shows you what you are expected to know for the MCAT. But is that all you need to know? Plus,…
In the Internal Medicine Specialty, Sky Is the Limit!
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 118 Where will you see the most variety of patients? Internal Medicine, of course! Dr. Hilary Ryder gives us a peek into subspecialties and…
Volunteering in Non-medical Vs. Medical Settings
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 201 What if you prefer to volunteer in a non-medical setting? Should you put medical volunteering ahead of causes that matter to you? Your…
What MCAT Course Do You Recommend?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 50 What’s the first thing you should look for in an MCAT test prep company? Hint: It’s not the price! Here are some tips…
Thinking Through a Radiating Holosystolic Murmur
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 33 This middle-aged male has hypertension and diabetes. Which cardiac abnormality is giving rise to his radiating, high-pitched, holosystolic murmur? We’re joined by Dr.…
How Should I Start Preparing for my Personal Statement?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 49 Take the first step toward writing your personal statement by brainstorming. Make a mind map, recall your memories, and dig deep for your…
