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Tips for students on the Premed Track
What GPA/MCAT combo will get me admission to medical school?
A GPA MCAT combo of 3.7/32 will give you a 75% chance of at least one acceptance. But there's a lot of anecdotal evidence that with lower numbers on both fronts (a 3.6/30) you could still get through with great ECs, LORs, and an excellent personal interview!
Passing Organic Chemistry—with an A or close to it!
Participate in class. One of your best resources is your professor, so use her/him when you're in class to clarify concepts. Also make use of your TA when needed. You need to understand each concept before moving on.
What if I get a C in a pre-med class?
If I get a C in a pre-med class, will it keep me out of medical school? Most likely not. That said, you and I both know that you need to have a ridiculously high [...]
Double major worth it? Advice for premeds
Is a double major worth it....specifically is it worth all the extra time, grueling effort and stress? There's no easy answer that fits every situation. But here are some considerations when deciding your premed path. [...]
MCAT PREPARATION STRATEGIES
Kaplan vs Princeton Review: best MCAT prep course, and why?
So what's the best MCAT prep course? In any given year, between 70 and 80% of MCAT takers enroll in a formal MCAT prep course. In this post, I review the courses offered by the two most popular test prep companies, Kaplan and The Princeton Review.
Kaplan MCAT prep discount $300
Kaplan offers $300 MCAT prep discount If you're planning to take the MCAT in 2018, visitors to our website can access an MCAT prep discount of $300 on a Kaplan PLUS course for 7 days [...]
Which full length MCAT practice tests are best?
If you’re looking for insight into how to prepare for the MCAT, you’ve come to the right place. My recommendation is that, while studying, you should take at least one CBT each week, and more if you can handle it.
List of MCAT books in 2018 from top MCAT prep companies
Each line of MCAT prep books has unique strengths and weaknesses. It's not a one-size-fits-all purchase pre-med students are making here. And that's why we put this list together: you deserve to go into the MCAT with confidence that your books helped, not hurt, your score.
The AMCAS Medical School Application Process
How important is my BCPM GPA?
So what BCPM GPA is best for medical school admissions? Here are some essential BCPM GPA facts: BCPM is the term for your science GPA, and includes grades in all Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Math [...]
Do admissions committees check social media posts?
Is it true that medical school admissions committees check social media accounts when reviewing applicant files? In this day and age, asking if admissions committees check social media is just...well, naive. Of course they do! [...]
Will a medical mission trip impress the admissions committee?
Will a medical mission trip on my resume give me props from the admissions committee(s)? Medical mission trips for pre-med students have increased in numbers, causing many premeds to assume they're a necessary part of [...]
Getting the most of gap years in your medical schooling
How do med students go about getting the most of gap years? If you're considering a gap year before applying for medical school, you gotta make it count. You'll need to spend your time filling [...]
Selecting The Right Medical School For You
Do DOs make as much money as MDs?
This is an age-old question for premeds trying to decide on the MD vs. DO route. Whether DOs make as much money as MDs depends on some specific factors, like residency, region, specialty and number [...]
Medical school scholarships can help to minimize med school debt
Medical school scholarships from AMA (plus AAMC/ABFM) Medical school scholarships are out there for those willing to search and apply. If you’re one of the lucky ones who wrapped up your undergrad years without carrying [...]
Does “failure to match” on Match Day mean I’m out of luck for a residency this year?
Missing the match the first time you try isn't the end of your medical career! There are a thousand other students out there in your same shoes. Here are some reasons why you may not have been selected, and some considerations for your next application:
Scholarships from medical schools: some of the best bets
Medical school grants and scholarships: a dream or a mirage? If you’re nearing the end of your undergrad years, and heading to medical school, you may be dreaming of some scholarships from medical schools that [...]
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