Is Summer MCAT Prep Right for Me?
Preparing for the MCAT during the summer months is a choice that many pre-medical students ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated August 21, 2026 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
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How to Use Study Abroad to Set Your Medical School Application Apart
All in all, studying abroad provides students with invaluable personal growth, which will translate to ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated May 5, 2026 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
10 College Classes Pre-Meds Should Take
College as a pre-medical student can be challenging; unlike many other programs, pre-medical programs are ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 27, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Picking the Right Medical School Program
There’s a popular phrase, “If you’ve seen one medical school… you’ve seen one medical school.” ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Strategies for Success on Retaking the MCAT
Retaking the MCAT requires a different approach to prep than your first time around. Because ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
What to know before applying to medical school with AMCAS
The AAMC Pre-Med Team tells you what you need to know before AMCAS opens for 2016.
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
Q & A: Pharmacy Admissions Insider
Applying to professional school can be one of the most daunting challenges of a student’s ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 27, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Refuse To Take No For An Answer: How I Got Into Dental School After 6 Tries
By Travis Barr, DDS This article is reprinted with permission from the American Student Dental ... Read more
Travis Barr
Updated June 27, 2022 by Travis Barr
Medical School Reapplication: The Perspective of a Reapplicant
I am a reapplicant. Those are four words that every reapplicant shies away from and ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
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 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Plan to Make the Most of Your Summer—Now
Summer is a great time to get medically related experience, which can be an important ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
What If You Don’t Get In?
Unfortunately, roughly half of all applicants to American allopathic medical schools will not receive an ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated August 21, 2026 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Top 5 Reasons Applications Get Rejected
In 2013, roughly half of all medical school applicants did not receive an acceptance letter. ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
The 10 Lessons Every Pre-Med Must Learn
The premed journey is different for everyone. For some, it’s really not that much of ... Read more
PreMedLife
Updated August 21, 2026 by PreMedLife
Leveraging Pre-Med Learning Experiences for Success
Pre-medical students can – and should – take advantage of the many opportunities available to ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Six Ways for Applicants to Find a Happy Medium with Social Media
Updated September 30, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
An Introvert’s Survival Guide: How to function (and flourish) in medical school as an introvert
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” – Aristotle Even at the time, I ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Riddle
Mistakes to Avoid During Your Medical School Admissions Interview
Earning a medical school admissions interview is a significant accomplishment. Many programs adhere to rigorous ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Studying Medicine Abroad in English – Caribbean and Europe
Studying medicine at English-taught medical schools overseas could provide good opportunities for some students.
Moshe Cohen
Updated June 27, 2022 by Moshe Cohen
