Acing the Interview
Congratulations on receiving an invitation to a medical school interview! Here’s how you can best prepare for the important day.
Pipeline Programs
Pipeline programs, also known as pathway programs, provide early exposure to aspiring students.
Summer Opportunities for Underrepresented Students
The summer break between school year is a great opportunity to develop your interest in medicine. There are a lot of programs specifically focusing on developing the interest of minority and underrepresented students.
AAMC Fee Assistance Program (FAP)
The application process for medical school can quickly add up from the costs of the MCAT, application submissions, and traveling for interviews. The AAMC Fee Assistance Program (FAP) is an important program to be aware of that may be able to provide financial assistance.
Finding Research
So you’re interested in research. Now what? There are so many different types of research, but this simple guide will help you navigate them.
I Delayed the MCAT 3 Times - Feeling “Ready” for the MCAT
It’s an age-old question that others ask you, and you ask yourself: when am I ready to take the MCAT? It’s hard to judge and even harder to commit to an answer. To give some perspective, I moved my exam back 3 times. So coming from someone who has spent more than her fair share questioning if I was ready, let’s talk about how I realized it was time.
Finding Research as an Undergrad
Research can be tricky to find; believe me, I know how daunting it can seem to reach out into the email abyss and find a principal investigator (PI). But that’s getting ahead of ourselves. Let’s break down this process: here’s a genius step-wise approach to take that will help you optimize your research searching!
An Overview of the MCAT Exam
One of the most significant parts of the medical school application is the MCAT. The MCAT (along with your GPA) makes up a significant part of your academic profile on your application. Therefore, you should prepare to set aside a good amount of time to prepare for the exam and do your best.
Finding and Applying to Scholarships
Scholarship time!
A college student’s best friend when it comes to the struggles of college expenses. So I’m here to help you all learn how to find and apply to these amazing opportunities!
Secondary Writing Tips
Like any skill, writing secondaries is a learned skill that gets better with practice. But it differs fundamentally from writing an academic essay or even a personal statement. While responses to both essay and secondary prompts must both be sound and well-written, secondary responses function to persuade the reader (admissions committee member) to recommend you for the next step in the admissions process (an interview) based on how well you describe your experiences.