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Five Myths about Applying to Canadian Medical Schools
Premed (and even high school) life can be full of rumors about medical school admissions. ... Read more
Christine Fader
Updated August 21, 2026 by Christine Fader
Should I Retake the MCAT?
Believe it or not, it is not uncommon to take the MCAT twice. Though sitting ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Are You Ready for Commitment? When and How to Write a Letter of Intent
So you are nearing the end of your application season. You have spent years completing ... Read more
Casey Paton
Updated June 24, 2022 by Casey Paton
Writing That Personal Statement
Writing about yourself can be intimidating. Luckily, I’ve got this venue here for practice, but ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 24, 2022 by Adelle
5 Ways You Can Help Prevent Your AMCAS® Application from Being Delayed
Many applicants applying with AMCAS strive to complete and submit their application as quickly as ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
How Choosing the Right Vet School Increases Your Acceptance Chances and Saves You Money
Several publications generate lists of the “best” veterinary schools using various criteria. Unlike some other ... Read more
Tony Bartels
Updated August 23, 2026 by Tony Bartels
The Path to Medical School: Application Tips from Medical Students and Residents
Your medical school application can be like a puzzle. Each piece fits together to form ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 24, 2022 by AAMC Staff
8 Ways to Make “Typical Premed” Activities Exceptional
It’s hard to be a pre-med. There are high expectations for the types of experiences ... Read more
Joel Butterly
Updated June 24, 2022 by Joel Butterly
When To Write What: Strategically Navigating The Medical School Application Timeline
With so many deadlines and moving parts to med school apps, it’s easy to become ... Read more
Haziq Siddiqi
Updated June 24, 2022 by Haziq Siddiqi
Ignore the National Rankings and Make Your Own School List
Yes, we said it, ignore those national rankings! You’ve probably already heard this, and you ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
Should I Reapply to Medical School?
Each year after the medical school application cycle is complete, thousands of medical school hopefuls ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Applying to Medical School While Pregnant
I applied early as a non-traditional and disadvantaged student. I applied myself to repair my ... Read more
KL Brown
Updated August 21, 2026 by KL Brown
Where To Start: A Non-Traditional Student Guide to Beginning Your Pursuit of Medicine
Whether you are changing careers or deciding late in your college career that medicine is ... Read more
Jeff Thomas
Updated August 21, 2026 by Jeff Thomas
Q&A with Dr. Suzi Schweikert, Ob-Gyn and Medical School Admissions Expert
As a physician, I have worked in private practice, academic medicine, research medicine, and community ... Read more
Suzi Schweikert
Updated June 25, 2022 by Suzi Schweikert
Non-Academic Ideas to Boost Your Med School Chances
At this point, you are probably already aware of how competitive medical school admissions are. ... Read more
Joel Butterly
Updated June 25, 2022 by Joel Butterly
Confessions of a Former Mediocre Premed Student
By Yoo Jung Kim, MD Candidate, Stanford University Many students start college gung-ho about going ... Read more
Yoo Jung Kim
Updated June 25, 2022 by Yoo Jung Kim
"Personal Branding" as a Premed: How Knowing Who You Are and What You Stand For Can Help You Get In
I began my first job when I was just 12 years old (don’t worry, I ... Read more
Renee Marinelli
Updated August 21, 2026 by Renee Marinelli
Location, Location, Location! Should You Apply In-State or Out-of-State?
The AAMC Premed Team recently conducted a few twitter polls which asked premeds to share ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
