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1. Choose a Path Select your profession and focus on the stage of the process that matters most right now. 2. Study the Process Use guides and articles to prepare for applications, secondaries, interviews, and decisions. 3. Compare and Discuss Pair structured school research with perspective from applicants, students, and advisors. 4. Ask an Advisor Ask a confidential question and receive guidance from SDN verified expert advisors. Always human, always free. 5. Work with a Coach Work one-on-one with a professional pre-health coach when you need structured application support.

Interview Advice: What to Wear, What to Wear

When it comes to attire and the medical school interview, there is a certain minimum threshold that you need to achieve and once you reach that threshold any more focus in this area becomes a detriment.

Jeremiah Fleenor

Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor

Interview Advice: Grades?! Part 2

What should you do if you feel your grades or MCAT score don't reflect your abilities? Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses options for addressing these issues in medical school interviews.

Jeremiah Fleenor

Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor

Interview Advice: Grades?! Part 1

Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses why numerical measures - grades and test scores - are important to admissions committees.

Jeremiah Fleenor

Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor

Pirating Test Prep Material Doesn’t Pay

In the 21st century, piracy is more common in cyberspace than on the high seas. What are the risks and consequences of using or selling counterfeit test prep materials? An SDN Report.

Helena Bachmann

Updated June 27, 2022 by Helena Bachmann

Dual-Degree Medical Programs

Are you considering pursuit of a joint degree? Learn more about joint degree options for medical students and factors to consider before diving into a dual degree program.

David Flynn

Updated June 10, 2023 by David Flynn

premedical preparation

Premedical Preparation

What do you need to do as you enter and go through college to increase your chances of medical school acceptance? Dr. Lisabetta Divita details how you can prepare for success.

Lisabetta Divita

Updated June 27, 2022 by Lisabetta Divita

Personal Statement Myths

The personal statement is one of the most challenging parts of a health professional school application. Dr. Jessica Freedman talks about the myths surrounding the personal statement.

Jessica Freedman

Updated June 27, 2022 by Jessica Freedman

How to Get Stellar Letters of Recommendation

7 Top Tips to Get Stellar Letters of Recommendation

No matter what type of health professional school you are targeting, you will need to obtain letters of reference. Dr. Lisabetta Divita provides tips on getting the best letters possible.

Lisabetta Divita

Updated June 27, 2022 by Lisabetta Divita

Avoiding Burnout

How can you avoid getting burned out during your educational career? Student Andrew Nguyen provides tips and suggestions from his fellow students.

Andrew Nguyen

Updated June 27, 2022 by Andrew Nguyen

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