What Medical Schools Are Looking For: Understanding the 15 Core Competencies
When you think about how medical schools will evaluate your application, it can seem like ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
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5 Steps to Earning a 90th-Percentile MCAT Score
Famous Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz once remarked, “When my teams took second place, ... Read more
Lauren Curtis
Updated May 5, 2026 by Lauren Curtis
Dealing With Premed Stress
With another busy semester behind you, you might be using your summer to work or ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Four Tips for Completing Your AMCAS Application
The 2018 AMCAS application cycle has started! If you plan to apply to attend medical ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
10 Tips to Prepare for the AMCAS Application Opening
Updated December 1, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and technical ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Where to Apply to Medical School: Factors to Consider when Making Your School List
If you’re applying to medical school this year, you’re probably starting to think about what ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
New Student Success Stories: How I Prepared for the MCAT Exam
Studying for the MCAT exam can be daunting, and chances are, you’ve typed “How do ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
AAMC’s Fee Assistance Program
There are many costs associated with applying to medical school. These costs can add up, ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
When is the Right Time to Take the MCAT Exam? Three Questions to Ask Yourself.
It’s not surprising that one of the questions we’re asked most frequently is, “When should ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
Is a Post-Bacc Program Right for Me? Seven Benefits to Consider
It’s important to remember that as you prepare for and apply to medical school, there ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Five Tips for Staying Healthy and Productive in School
While your dream of getting accepted to medical school probably involves countless nights studying, hundreds ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Medical School Interview Do’s and Don’ts
One of the most important phases of the application process is your interview. It’s your ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
Top 3 Myths about MCAT Scores Busted
As with any high stakes exam, it’s not surprising that there are a number of ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
Diversity in Med School: What Minority Applicants Need to Know
While getting accepted into medical school is more difficult than ever in America, there are ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated August 21, 2026 by Brian Wu
Great Summer Reads for Aspiring Physicians
At the end of the school year, hopefully you will find a little bit of ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated October 11, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Your Pathway to the White Coat: 7 Tips for Writing Your AMCAS® Personal Comments Essay
The AMCAS application to medical school asks for a lot of information about yourself. It ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
Minorities and the MCAT
The MCAT looms large on the horizon of many would-be medical students – and there ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated August 8, 2022 by Brian Wu
Tips to Get the Most from the Medical School Admissions Requirements® (MSAR®)
Chances are after deciding to become a doctor, you’ve likely heard a lot of opinions ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Why isn’t learning about public health a larger part of becoming a doctor?
Chronic conditions, such as Type II diabetes and hypertension, account for seven in 10 deaths ... Read more
Erik Black
Updated August 21, 2026 by Erik Black
