Despite more than a dozen years in medical school admissions consulting, I still clearly recall one bright advisee. She had improved her grades considerably throughout her college career, but had, unfortunately, a less than stellar freshman transcript. After calculating her AMCAS GPA with me, she lamented, “I feel like my ... Read more
Michelle Finkel
Updated June 23, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
Choosing a career is among the most stressful decisions a person makes. Even narrowing the choice down to a healthcare profession still leaves you with many options to pick from. Healthcare professions available include physicians, ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated August 25, 2022 by Brittany Ferri
When you are interviewing for professional school or a job, some of the interview questions are going to be tough. Successfully responding to challenging interview questions requires vulnerability and reflection. Being vulnerable can make interviewees ... Read more
Rebecca Sainsbury Walker
Updated June 26, 2022 by Rebecca Sainsbury Walker
Most medical school interview days include a student-led campus tour. The tour gives prospective students the chance to check out the learning facilities and to ask additional questions that may not have felt appropriate during ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 23, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Applying to medical school can be tough - even when you are just the parent. Tips for surviving the medical school application process for parents.
TC Davis
Updated June 23, 2022 by TC Davis
For many medical students, and especially those nearing the end of their second year, one concern seems to prevail above most others: preparing for USMLE Step 1. This is the first big standardized exam in ... Read more
Emily Hayward
Updated June 23, 2022 by Emily Hayward
Dr. Nicole Lovullo’s career has traveled a path that is both conventional and unexpected for a pharmacist. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and her Doctor of Pharmacy from the Ernest Mario School ... Read more
Sarah Lawrence
Updated June 23, 2022 by Sarah Lawrence
Updated August 15, 2019 – SDN, along with the VIN Foundation and the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (APVMA), conducted an “Apply Smarter” webinar for pre-veterinary students. It covered strategies for applying to veterinary school and ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 23, 2022 by Laura Turner
Publications are the holy grail for the budding student researcher. These days, competitive specialties all but require one for serious consideration of your ERAS application. Posters and abstracts were enough to show research productivity during ... Read more
Trevor C. Hunt
Updated June 23, 2022 by Trevor C. Hunt
The medical journey is filled with many new experiences and challenges. The financial commitment of a medical career choice is frequently overlooked and can sneak up and surprise us. Medical school and residency are called ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 23, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk