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A Guide to Tools and Technologies During Coronavirus 2020

March 20, 2020

With the outbreak of the Coronavirus, tech companies have rushed to create various options for those transitioning to online classes or working from home. Whether you’re a student or in the workforce, you’ve almost certainly experienced a shift in your regular environment.

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Preparing for Medical School: What You Need to Apply

March 2, 2020

So, you want to go to medical school. Whether you’ve just arrived on your undergraduate campus as a freshman or it’s mid-senior year when you decide you want to take the plunge - you need a plan. It is definitely never too early, nor too late, to decide where to go from here and get yourself organized. But how do you decide what you need?

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Dos and Don’ts of Shadowing A Doctor Before Medical School

February 20, 2020

During your time as a pre-med student, you’ve probably heard that you should shadow a doctor at some point. This isn’t advice that you should take and run with right away, however. Considering that most medical school applicants pursue the shadowing route, the question is, how can you tailor

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Research for Pre-Med Students: How Important is this Component?

February 10, 2020

If you’re currently a pre-med student, you’re probably aware of exactly how cutthroat the admissions landscape has become. Admissions committee members don’t just look for students with the best numbers – they also expect you to bring hands-on experience in the medical field, demonstrating your commitment to the profession. As a result, research for pre-med students

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Best Major for Medical School: Is There A Perfect Degree?

January 29, 2020

If you’ve taken pre-med courses and are wondering what concentration would be the most strategic selection for you, an interest in medicine often comes with the question of whether there is such a thing as the best major for medical school. Your love for medicine could automatically indicate that you’re interested in majoring in biology or chemistry, but it’s

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Strategies for Applying as a Non-Traditional Medical School Applicant

January 24, 2020

Whether you’ve taken a few years off between college and applying to medical school or you’ve decided once you’ve settled into another career that you wish to be a physician instead, you find yourself as a non-traditional medical school applicant. As a result, you might feel like you’re at

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Medical School Letters of Recommendation: Everything You Need to Know

January 10, 2020

After years of preparation, it’s finally time to take the plunge and prepare your medical school application components. While you might be busy studying for the MCAT or making sure every line of your personal statement is near-perfect, you must not forget one important component: the medical school letters of recommendation. These documents accurately

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Worst Extracurriculars for Medical School: Common Activities to Avoid

January 3, 2020

With 59% of all applicants rejected last year, the medical school admissions process is more intense than ever. As the landscape gets increasingly tough, it has become more and more challenging for students to stand out among the competition. Whether you’re still a pre-med student in college or taking a gap year before diving deep into the application process, you might be wondering how to make your profile unique in comparison to the thousands

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MCAT Prep: Why Simply Taking a Practice Test Isn’t Enough

December 31, 2019

The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is a daunting, lengthy test of seven and a half hours. This test is more than an assessment of knowledge – it also reflects your endurance for future tests in medical licensing. As such, it is crucial that students prepare for this exam academically and strategically. For many applicants, MCAT prep means taking multiple practice tests to plan for breaks, snacks and lunch, and ultimately to build endurance. One of the most common obstacles students

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50 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Writing Your Medical School Essays

December 17, 2019

To stand out among the tough medical school application pool, strong grades and stellar MCAT scores aren’t enough. You need to use your personal statement to tell a compelling story and convince admissions officers why you’re a unique, must-have candidate. So, your medical

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