9 Things to Do Before Applying to Medical School
The AAMC offers advice to give you a head start on the medical school application process.
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: March 30, 2014
Pre-Medical
The path to becoming a physician is long and challenging, and being a pre-medical student is hard. Learn about what you need to do to get into medical school successfully.
How to Not Get Into Medical School
Here are six things that will prevent you from getting into medical school.
Written by: Benjamin Wright
Published on: March 20, 2014
Post Undergrad: Getting Ready for Medical School or a Gap Year
Start your post-undergrad life on the right foot with these tips from the AAMC, whether you are starting school right away or taking a gap year.
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: March 4, 2014
MCAT® Exam Registration: 10 Tips from the Experts
Tips from the MCAT authorities to make your test registration as easy as possible.
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: February 6, 2014
5 Tips for Your Medical School Interview: Advice from a Recent Admit
A recent admit offers five tips to help you do your best at medical school interviews.
Written by: InGenius Prep
Published on: January 7, 2014
Medical School Interviews: 6 Common Mistakes That Admissions Officers Hate
Six mistakes to avoid in a medical school interview.
Written by: InGenius Prep
Published on: December 22, 2013
Story Selling and the MD Admissions Process
Each page of your application is precious. You have the opportunity to sell a compelling narrative...
Written by: InGenius Prep
Published on: October 11, 2013
The Pre-Med Guide to Becoming an EMT
An exciting look into the world of EMS.
Written by: Ben Brakke
Published on: June 18, 2013
Mastering The Medical School Personal Statement, Part 2
How to write a winning personal statement.
Written by: Joseph Love
Published on: June 6, 2013
Mastering The Medical School Personal Statement, Part 1
How to write a winning personal statement.
Written by: Joseph Love
Published on: June 4, 2013
Career-Changer Post-Bac Programs: The Ideal Applicant
The number of post-bac programs has grown recently - who are these programs for and what advantages do they offer?
Written by: Liza Thompson, M.Ed.
Published on: May 9, 2013
Rethink How You Approach Medical School Interviews
How to think of interviews in a positive way.
Written by: Sean Dreyer
Published on: March 19, 2013
Best Methods to Improve your MCAT Verbal Reasoning (VR) Score
By Karen van Hoek, PhD For many aspiring medical students, the Verbal Reasoning section of ... Read more
Written by: Karen van Hoek, PhD
Published on: September 13, 2012
Accelerated BS/MD Programs: What You Need to Know
The benefits and limitations of an accelerated BS/MD program are explored
Written by: Stephanie K. Fabbro, MD
Published on: August 8, 2012
Conquering the MCAT: 3 Students’ Perspectives
The MCAT is a major hurdle for many medical school applicants. The exam can be ... Read more
Written by: Andrew Nguyen
Published on: February 23, 2012
Medical School Application Secondary Essays
What are medical school secondary essays? Why are they important? Dr. Jessica Freedman answers common questions about secondaries.
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: July 24, 2011
Medical Admissions Process: Reflections from a Student’s Perspective
The medical admissions process is stressful, but this student had a reflective take on it. Based on your experience, what are your thoughts?
Written by: Alex Cole
Published on: June 29, 2011
What Will You Do If You Don’t Get Into Medical School?
Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses strategies for answering the question, "What will you do if you don't get into medical school?", as well as how to strengthen your application for future application cycles.
Written by: Jeremiah Fleenor
Published on: June 8, 2011
Caribbean Medical Schools: What to Consider
Dr. Jessica Freedman discusses challenges Caribbean medical students face in obtaining rotation and residency positions.
Written by: Jessica Freedman
Published on: January 9, 2011