How to Choose Extracurriculars During Medical School
Lawrence Wang
May 6, 2026
Choosing the right extracurriculars in medical school can determine which residency you match into. Here’s how to prioritize them.
How to Choose a Post-baccalaureate (Post-bacc) Premed Program
Lawrence Wang
April 9, 2025
We outline the five most important elements to consider when choosing a premedical post-baccalaureate (post-bacc) program.
Summer Success for High School Students Interested in Medicine
Lawrence Wang
May 16, 2024
Are you a high school student interested in medicine? We detail five strategies to help you get ahead of the curve during the summer.
How to Balance Multiple Medical School Acceptances
Lawrence Wang
March 16, 2023
Receiving multiple acceptances to medical schools is a happy dilemma that requires thoughtful handling. Here we provide five tips for properly managing multiple medical school acceptances.
5 Tips for Summer Research Success
Lawrence Wang
June 9, 2022
Premed and medical students commonly spend summers doing research. In this post, we discuss five tips that will help students achieve success in summer research.
How to Use the MSAR (Medical School Admissions Requirements) Database
Lawrence Wang
May 19, 2022
The MSAR is a go-to resource for medical school applicants. We break down the high-yield information found on the MSAR and how to use it (with screenshots).
Should I Retake the MCAT? 3 Critical Factors to Consider
Lawrence Wang
May 11, 2022
Not happy with your MCAT score? Are you asking yourself: “Should I retake the MCAT?” This is a complex decision that’s dependent on three important factors.
Maintaining Mental Health When Applying to Medical School
Lawrence Wang
May 5, 2022
If you’re stressed, burnt out, or feeling low while applying to medical school, use our tips for maintaining mental health during this notably difficult time.
USMLE Step 1: Leading up to the Dedicated Period
Lawrence Wang
March 10, 2022
Learn how to organize and optimize your USMLE Step 1 studying in the months leading up to the dedicated period.
Don’t Make the Top 4 Mistakes I Made Studying for Step 1
Lawrence Wang
February 10, 2022
These are the top four mistakes I made while studying for Step 1. I hope you can learn from my experience to better optimize your study time and resources.