If you’re planning to apply to medical school, you should begin researching medical schools well before applications open. It takes time to put together a strategic list, and by beginning early, you’ll have more time to learn about various schools and which ones are the best fit for you. In addition to the websites of […]
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With any array of postbac premed programs to choose from, applicants are sometimes unsure of which type is right for their situation. In my article in the March/April 2015 issue of PreMedLife Magazine I describe the two major types of post-baccalaureate programs (career changers and academic enhancers) and the purpose of each.
Each spring, I’m contacted by applicants who did not receive acceptance to any med schools despite solid GPAs, MCAT scores, and extracurricular activities. The problem often lies with their list of schools. Below are some common pitfalls to avoid as you put together your list of med schools to help ensure that you give yourself the
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Recently, I was interviewed for a U.S. News & World Report article about choosing a medical school for applicants who are interested in pursuing a primary care field (family medicine, pediatrics, general internal medicine). If you’re considering one of these fields and want to find schools that provide support for that interest, check out the article here.
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If you’re planning to apply to dental school for 2016 entry, winter break is a great time to start tackling some of the items on your “to do” list for the application. Here are a few steps to take: Research dental schools. The ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools is an excellent resource for information
With the introduction of the new MCAT in spring 2015, I’ve received many questions from applicants who plan to enter medical school in the fall of 2016 about whether schools will accept scores from the “old” MCAT. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) took a survey of medical schools regarding their policies about which
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If you’re gearing up to apply to medical school for fall 2015 entry, now is the time to get started with your personal statement. Keep these tips in mind as you sit down to write: Start long and then condense. For the early drafts focus on the overall content, structure and message, and then edit
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We welcome the following guest blog post from Bryan Schnedeker of Next Step Test Preparation. Bryan provides a great update on the new 2015 MCAT. ____ By Bryan Schnedeker, Next Step Test Preparation Starting in 2015, the MCAT is going to undergo its biggest revamp in over twenty years. Here’s a quick guide on what
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Some medical schools have already started sending out interview invitations and many more will join in during the coming weeks. As you prepare for your first interview, you’re likely to think about answers to the typical med school interview questions such as “Why do you want to be a physician?” and “What are
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We welcome the following guest blog post from Michael Mullen of Varsity Tutors. Michael outlines some great tips for preparing for the MCAT. — So, you’ve worked hard in college – you’ve earned good grades, volunteered in a clinic, shadowed a doctor or two, and read about healthcare policy until your eyes bled. But alas,
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