Three Tips to Improvise Your Way to MMI Greatness
Ding. The ring of a bell emanates from invisible speakers overhead, and the pre-med waltz ... Read more
Emanuel Grant
Updated June 26, 2022 by Emanuel Grant
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Mind Mapping Workshop: Write Your Unique Personal Statement
Mind mapping is a brainstorming technique that facilitates visualizing a comprehensive overview of one’s life ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated April 16, 2025 by Student Doctor Network
I Want You Tibia My Valentine
Valentine’s Day can be hard for med students, medical professionals, and their spouses because all ... Read more
Allie Hutchison
Updated June 26, 2022 by Allie Hutchison
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
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 June 26, 2022 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
AAMC’s Fee Assistance Program
There are many costs associated with applying to medical school. These costs can add up, ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
True Pass-Fail Curriculum: Key to Learning and Collegiality
Republished with permission from here. Being a pre-medical student is largely about the numbers — ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
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 June 26, 2022 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
Advice from 20+ interviews: Part 1
I did 21 interviews. Don’t ask how much it cost because I don’t enjoy thinking ... 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
Five Tips for Staying Healthy and Productive in School
While your dream of getting accepted to medical school probably involves countless nights studying, hundreds ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
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
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
Managing Bipolar Disorder in Medical School
Two days before interviewing at the medical school I now attend, I couldn’t get out ... Read more
Emily Forest
Updated August 11, 2025 by Emily Forest
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 June 26, 2022 by Ryan Hickey