Med School Applications

AAMC Fee Assistance Program Webinar

The AAMC Fee Assistance Program assists those who, without financial assistance, would be unable to take the Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®), apply to medical schools that use the American…

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Should I Delay Med School Apps to Work on Extracurriculars?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 148 Our poster today is worried that she isn’t doing enough shadowing or volunteering to apply next cycle and is wondering if she should…

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What Are Med School Red Flags & How Do You Talk About Them?

What Are Med School Red Flags & How Do You Talk About Them?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 296 Red flags seem to confuse a lot of students. They come up in applications and interviews, and you need to be prepared to…

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Is There Risk in Applying to New Medical Schools?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 120 As you build your school list, you may find that there are new medical schools opening when you are applying. Is it a…

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How to Start Brainstorming Your Personal Statement Draft?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 272 Writing your personal statement is hard. Where do you start? What do you write about? Check out the The Premed Playbook: Guide to…

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Please, Don't Lie on Your Medical School Applications

Please, Don’t Lie on Your Medical School Application

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 7 I didn’t think I should have to tell anyone not to lie on their medical school application, but apparently, I do. Let me…

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Don’t Let the Computer Control Your Fate! Get Into Medical School

“What are my chances?” I see this everywhere I look on the SDN. Students post their MCAT® scores, their science GPA and cumulative GPA.  They talk about all the wonderful things in life they have done and how they’ve wanted to be a doctor since even before they remember. Unfortunately there is usually a sob story to these posts.  It usually involves tough circumstances which didn’t allow them to study as much as they needed.  They only got a 26 on the MCAT®, a 3.3 GPA or some random combination of scores that they think now puts them out of the running for a chance at getting into medical school.

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How to Complete the AMCAS Application: Step-by-Step Guide

The AMCAS is the American Medical College Application Service, a centralized application service used by premed students when applying to medical school. It lets you create one application which is…

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Ten Medical School Interview Tips: Go in Prepared

Congratulations! You have been invited to interview for medical school. That email popped into your inbox and you responded faster than lightning. The date is saved in your calendar and you already have your plane tickets! Now, you ask, how do I prepare for this critical part of the application process? First, you should know that medical schools have various interview styles. Some interview in groups, others individually.  Some know your grades and scores, while others just know your name.  Regardless of the types of interviews that you have, the tips listed below will help you succeed during your medical school interview.

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Medical School Interviews: 10 Commonly Asked Questions

If you  haven’t already read Ten Medical School Interview Tips, do it now!
 
You have taken the MCAT. You have applied to the perfect number of medical schools.  You are now ready for the medical school interview process.

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