The Crayon Box: Writing a Successful Personal Statement (PS) Part 2
Part two of a two part series exploring how to craft a personal statement that stands out from the rest
Alex M. Jennings
Updated August 21, 2026 by Alex M. Jennings
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The Crayon Box: Writing a Successful Personal Statement (PS) Part 1
Part one of a two part series giving advice about how to craft a compelling personal statement.
Alex M. Jennings
Updated August 21, 2026 by Alex M. Jennings
How to Survive Medical School Without Becoming a Patient
Anthony Youn shares some advice on how to handle the stress of medical school
Tony Youn
Updated August 21, 2026 by Tony Youn
Adventures with Dentures: Volunteering in an Assisted Living Community
Sophomores with last names N-Z were supposed to call at 1:00. At 12:55, I was ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
Conquering the MCAT: 3 Students’ Perspectives
The MCAT is a major hurdle for many medical school applicants. The exam can be ... Read more
Andrew Nguyen
Updated June 27, 2022 by Andrew Nguyen
Medical Admissions Process: Reflections from a Student’s Perspective
The medical admissions process is stressful, but this student had a reflective take on it. Based on your experience, what are your thoughts?
Alex Cole
Updated August 21, 2026 by Alex Cole
What Will You Do If You Don’t Get Into Medical School?
Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses strategies for answering the question, "What will you do if you don't get into medical school?", as well as how to strengthen your application for future application cycles.
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated August 21, 2026 by Jeremiah Fleenor
How to: Get Into Undergraduate Research
Regardless of the health profession you hope to enter, conducting lab research will enhance your application. Learn how admissions committees view research experience and how to get it.
Ashley Carter
Updated August 21, 2026 by Ashley Carter
All About Competency: Part 3
Do you have a distorted or realistic view of your competencies and how they will be perceived by admissions committees? Part 3 of a series.
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated June 27, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Caribbean Medical Schools: What to Consider
Dr. Jessica Freedman discusses challenges Caribbean medical students face in obtaining rotation and residency positions.
Jessica Freedman
Updated August 21, 2026 by Jessica Freedman
The Multiple Mini-Interview for Medical School Admissions
Do you know what to expect when interviewing at a medical school that uses the multiple mini-interview format? Dr. Carleen Eaton provides an overview of this method and tips for success.
Carleen Eaton
Updated August 21, 2026 by Carleen Eaton
Interview Advice: What to Wear, What to Wear
When it comes to attire and the medical school interview, there is a certain minimum threshold that you need to achieve and once you reach that threshold any more focus in this area becomes a detriment.
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
Interview Advice: Grades?! Part 2
What should you do if you feel your grades or MCAT score don't reflect your abilities? Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses options for addressing these issues in medical school interviews.
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
Interview Advice: Grades?! Part 1
Dr. Jeremiah Fleenor discusses why numerical measures - grades and test scores - are important to admissions committees.
Jeremiah Fleenor
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jeremiah Fleenor
Dual-Degree Medical Programs
Are you considering pursuit of a joint degree? Learn more about joint degree options for medical students and factors to consider before diving into a dual degree program.
David Flynn
Updated June 10, 2023 by David Flynn
Premedical Preparation
What do you need to do as you enter and go through college to increase your chances of medical school acceptance? Dr. Lisabetta Divita details how you can prepare for success.
Lisabetta Divita
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lisabetta Divita
Medical School 101: What Medical School Is Really Like
Your focus is getting into medical school, but what will you experience once you get there? Dr. Lisabetta Divita, a recent medical school graduate, describes life as a medical student.
Lisabetta Divita
Updated August 21, 2026 by Lisabetta Divita
How to Work with Pre-Health Advisors and Committees
Pre-health advisors can be power hitters on your application team - learn what they can do for you and how to build a successful relationship.
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated June 27, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Good Things Come to Those Who Are Waitlisted
Waiting is a key component of the medical school application process. Read more about one applicant's experiences being waitlisted.
Paul Goleb, Jr.
Updated June 27, 2022 by Paul Goleb, Jr.
