4 Things I Wish I’d Known About the MCAT
Walking out of the test center after I had completed the MCAT was a surreal ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
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Get a Top Score on the MCAT for Less Than $300
Many MCAT prep companies will try to sell you on the idea that you need ... Read more
MCAT Self Prep
Updated June 26, 2022 by MCAT Self Prep
How to Prepare for the MCAT’s Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Section
The Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (or CARS) section of the MCAT is occasionally placed ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
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 August 21, 2026 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
Boards Preparation: Training for a Marathon, not a Sprint
Updated December 8, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical and technical errors. ... Read more
Patrick C. Beeman
Updated June 26, 2022 by Patrick C. Beeman
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
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
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
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 August 21, 2026 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
What Students Should Know About Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Programs—Part Two: SMP Students
In Part One of this series, we discussed post-baccalaureate pre-medical programs for career-changers (i.e. those who have ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated August 21, 2026 by Cassie Kosarek
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 August 21, 2026 by Ryan Hickey
What Students Should Know About Post-Bac Programs for Career Changers
This two-part series will discuss two types of post-baccalaureate pre-medical programs. This piece will address ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated October 11, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Why Black Lives Matter Ought to Matter to Medical Students: A Familiar Message Revisited
Reposted from here with permission. “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care ... Read more
Suhas Gondi
Updated June 26, 2022 by Suhas Gondi
