A Step-by-Step Guide to the AMCAS Application
As a pre-med candidate, you’ve worked throughout college on your prerequisites, and ventured onto volunteering, shadowing, research, and more. Now, it’s time to actually create an AMCAS account and start filling out the application. As you probably already know, the AMCAS is a centralized system created by the AAMC which enables you to send your […]
8 Common Mistakes to Avoid as a Pre-Med Student
Undergraduate years are crucial for any pre-med student. If you are headed to college knowing that you want to pursue medicine after graduating, you need to make the most of your time there. To guide you through ways to maximize your candidacy for medical school, we have outlined common mistakes you must avoid.
Should You Go to MD or DO School? 20 Questions to Ask Yourself
The medical school admissions process is not easy by any means — and it’s only getting more competitive. From an increasing number of applicants every year to over half of the entire applicant pool receiving only rejections last year, it might be time to look at some other options. To stay on the safe side, consider a few DO or […]
AMCAS Activities Checklist: Making the Most Out of Your Extracurricular Profile
You’ve decided to apply to medical school—congratulations! As you probably know, the process is extremely cutthroat. To stand out among the competition, not only should you bring a strong GPA and MCAT score, but you must also demonstrate passion and initiative through your extracurricular activities. If you’re wondering which of your extracurriculars you should include […]
Questions to Ask Yourself When Writing Your Medical School Personal Statement
Admissions committee members use the personal statement to understand who you are, where you come from, and what you can bring to the medical profession that no one else can. By articulating why you’re interested in becoming a physician and why you’re a strong fit, you can help boost your chances of making a mark […]
Your Medical School Application Checklist
The medical school application process is not only stressful and competitive, but very long. With pre-reqs, tests, and extracurriculars that you need to complete to get one step closer to that dream career, the preparation alone takes years! When it comes time to apply, the entire application cycle lasts almost a full year. If you’re […]
Medical School Application Final Steps Checklist
Now that it’s officially May, the AMCAS submission date is inching closer. Hopefully, by now you’ve completed your prerequisites, received your MCAT score, and received enough shadowing and volunteering hours under your belt. However, because the process is so competitive, you never know whether you’ve done enough. We’ve prepared a checklist for you to look […]
Questions to Ask At the End of Your Medical School Interviews
While you must obviously practice the most common interview questions, there’s another component you must prepare. More likely than not, you will be asked if you have any questions for the student or faculty member. This should have a few standard questions prepared. In fact, a student with no questions when asked may seem disinterested. So […]
Should You Take a Gap Year Before Medical School: Questions to Ask Yourself
Taking a gap year before medical school has become increasingly common, considering how cutthroat the medical school admissions process is. If you’re a junior in college debating whether or not you should take the plunge right after senior year, chances are you might need one last push to make your decision. Use the questions below […]
Should I Go to Medical School? Determining Your Interest in a Medical Career
From the extremely competitive application process to the intensive near-decade-long training, committing to medical school should not be taken lightly. It’s natural for you to wonder if you should go to medical school. If you’re yet to have an epiphany about your calling in the world of medicine and you’re feeling on the fence about […]