Last year, as the summer was nearing its end, I started preparing to take the Medical College Admission Test, also referred to as the MCAT. I was a recent college graduate and had just successfully completed an intensive program for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine. I was confident ... Read more
Katayoon Dowlatshahi
Updated June 26, 2022 by Katayoon Dowlatshahi
Lessons I Learned During My USMLE Step 1 Exam The USMLE Step 1 exam was the most daunting test I’ve ever taken. That it covers anything—anything—from the first two years of medical school is enough ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated February 1, 2019 by Cassie Kosarek
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) You’ve made the decision to go to graduate school. Congratulations! Graduate school is no easy feat, and the fact that you are taking this important step to further both your education ... Read more
Meghan Taylor
Updated June 26, 2022 by Meghan Taylor
Taking the MCAT can be a nerve-wracking experience. In fact, many students develop significant test anxiety as a result of the MCAT’s role in the medical school admissions process. If this scenario describes you, here ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Preparing for an exam is the same as preparing for any other major event you might encounter. Just like a football player prepares for Friday night’s game or a pianist practices for their upcoming recital, ... Read more
Iowa State University Dept of Biomedical Sciences
Updated June 26, 2022 by Iowa State University Dept of Biomedical Sciences