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Early Decision Options for Medical School: What You Need to Know

October 17, 2024

Thinking about applying early decision to medical school? Discover the pros and cons of Early Decision programs.

What’s the Difference Between the Casper Exam and AAMC PREview?

July 23, 2024

Confused about the differences between the Casper and AAMC PREview? Find out how to differentiate between the two and which one you should take!

Is Premed a Major? Understanding the Pre-Med Track

July 12, 2024

Find out what it means to be a premed and what med school hopefuls should major in.

A Rundown of Tuition-Free Medical Schools

July 9, 2024

Are you dreaming of becoming a doctor but worried about the hefty price tag of medical school tuition? You’re not alone. According to the Education Data Initiative, the average total cost of medical school is $235,827. Thankfully, tuition-free medical schools…

A Guide to Medical School Secondaries

June 25, 2024

Primary apps? Check! Next up? Secondaries! Discover the best tips for completing your secondaries and browse our round up of sample prompts!

Mastering the Art of Editing Your Medical School Personal Statement

June 10, 2024

Almost done with your personal statement? Not so fast. Find out how to edit your essay like a pro and make it even stronger.

4 Things Every Pre-Med Needs on Their Application

March 27, 2019

Holistic review. That’s the keyword to keep in mind when applying to medical school. A lot of important numbers fly around when you’re thinking about med school, like your MCAT score and your GPA, and while these numbers are undoubtedly important, they are all just pieces of an overall larger puzzle. At the end of the day, there are a few things that differentiate good applicants from great applicants, and four things that shouldn’t be missing from any medical school application.