Time Away From Formal Academics Can Enhance Application
Whether or not a student should take a “gap year” (or two) often comes up ... Read more
Laurie Tansey
Updated June 26, 2022 by Laurie Tansey
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Preparing to Apply to Medical School
Wondering if a career as a doctor would be a good fit for you? Already ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Ten Ways to Improve your Medical School Application
Recently, I rounded out a full decade as a professional admissions consultant, assisting candidates with ... Read more
Michelle Finkel
Updated July 21, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
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 June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
4 New Year’s Resolutions for Pre-Medical Students
Being a pre-medical student means committing to a years-long process aimed at ultimately gaining admission ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
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 June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Advice from 20+ interviews: Part 2
Don’t miss Part I of this article, which covered how to prepare before the interview and ... Read more
bluestreaks
Updated June 26, 2022 by bluestreaks
Advice from 20+ interviews: Part 1
I did 21 interviews. Don’t ask how much it cost because I don’t enjoy thinking ... Read more
bluestreaks
Updated June 26, 2022 by bluestreaks
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
How to Balance MCAT Prep with School or Work
In an ideal world, the months before an MCAT test date would be exclusively devoted ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Humanitarian Opportunities for Medical and Pre-Med Students
Although repeated to the point of being cliche, “to help people” is one of the ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
A Scribe Case Study: Alyssa Kettler
When did you first hear about medical scribes? I first heard the term ‘medical scribe’ ... Read more
Alyssa Kettler
Updated June 26, 2022 by Alyssa Kettler
Conquering Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry is a hurdle every premed must undertake. For many, it can dissuade you ... Read more
StudySchedule
Updated June 26, 2022 by StudySchedule
How Test Prep Prepares Me To Be An Effective Physician
Before medical school, the dream of becoming a physician involves helping people and curing disease. ... Read more
Universal Notes
Updated June 26, 2022 by Universal Notes
Managing Anxiety on Test Day
Taking the MCAT can be a nerve-wracking experience. In fact, many students develop significant test ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Managing Bipolar Disorder in Medical School
Two days before interviewing at the medical school I now attend, I couldn’t get out ... Read more
Emily Forest
Updated August 11, 2025 by Emily Forest
How Nontraditional Students Can Best Position Themselves When Applying to Med School
A friend of mine studied film in college and subsequently found himself working as a ... Read more
Ryan Hickey
Updated June 26, 2022 by Ryan Hickey
Paving the Road to Medical School
The path to becoming a doctor can feel daunting. For those of us that don’t ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Megan Riddle
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 June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff