Tag: Medical
What do Medical Schools Look For? 19 Key Traits
November 21, 2016
Have you ever asked yourself, “what do medical schools look for in applicants?” When reading and evaluating thousands of applications from qualified students, which traits, activities, t
The New MCAT: Top Five Things to Know
August 10, 2016
In 2012, the president of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) wrote an open letter to all pre-medical students to announce the new Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Mor
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How to Get into US Medical School as an International Applicant
December 8, 2014
Applying to medical school as a US citizen is already a difficult task. However, applying as an international student makes admission to US medical schools exponentially more difficult. If y
Building Your Medical School Resumé
October 14, 2014
When it comes to working on your medical school application profile, you don’t have to be a fortune teller to predict that your GPA and MCAT score will matter greatly. But the important ap
How Much Does Medical School Cost?
October 2, 2014
Getting into medical school requires mental and emotional preparation, as well as financial readiness. Med school is expensive, and everyone who wants to be a doctor knows this. If, despite
American Medical Schools that Accept International Students
September 24, 2014
Many international students wonder exactly how challenging it is to apply to US medical schools. Though not impossible, it is incredibly difficult for international students to gain admissio
Your Medical School Essays: Show, Don’t Tell
July 29, 2014
“Show, don’t tell” is frequently delivered advice for medical school personal statements and secondary essays. What exactly does that mean? This is a common problem in personal stateme
3 Scenarios of What to Do While Waiting For Your MCAT Score
July 10, 2014
Submitting your AMCAS application as early as possible is highly recommended because many medical schools operate on rolling admissions. One reason an applicant might delay their AMCAS subm
Kevin Pho, MD Talks Med School Admissions and Social Media
June 25, 2014
Kevin Pho, MD is an internal medicine physician and co-author of Establishing, Managing, and Protecting Your Online Reputation: A Social Media Guide for Physicians and Medical Practices. He