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MCAT Reality Check: Should I Apply Now or Hold Off?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 230 This student is not getting the support she needs from her family. But at some point, she has to have those hard conversations…
The Secret to Becoming a Master at Studying
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 541 Let’s speak with Doug McLemore, test prep specialist and founder of IcosaPrep, on what premeds can do to be better prepared. For more…
Crush the MCAT Clock: Mastering Reading and Time Allocation
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 320 Ineffective time management can make or break your MCAT score! Here are some of our best tips on how to make the best…
Balancing a Spouse, Kids, House, and PREMED
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 327 This premed is a lesbian looking for schools and communities that will accept her identity. How can she find places that feel safe…
Is it Worth it To Retake the MCAT Mid-Cycle?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 229 This student had an okay score on the MCAT, but it wasn’t amazing. They want to know if retaking could hurt their chances.…
How to Handle Experimental Passages
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 319 How can you overcome the MCAT’s experimental passages without them tripping you up? We’re joined by George from Blueprint MCAT. If you would…
Shaking Up Med School Admissions for Nontrad Applicants
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 540 Today, we speak with Deana Golini, a former admissions officer at Stanford Medicine and current advisor at MSHQ, about a variety of topics.…
Handling MCAT Prep in a Post-Covid World
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 318 You struggled with your online classes, and now you’ve got to take the MCAT based on what you learned. Here are some tips…
What’s Going On In The Heads of Admission Committees?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 539 Today, let’s speak with Dr. Christine Crispen, an advisor from Chapman University and MSHQ, on what exactly is going on with admissions committees.…
Is Retaking the MCAT a Red Flag That Must Be Addressed?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 228 This student had to retake the MCAT multiple times, they want to know if it’s something they should address in their application. Ask…
