How to Start the Medical School Personal Statement
Break through writer’s block. Get proven strategies to start your medical school personal statement, from using prompts to choosing key experiences.
Should I Take a Gap Year Before Medical School? (The $374,000 Mistake)
Gap year or not? Learn when to take one, MCAT timing strategies, and how this decision impacts your medical school acceptance chances and timeline.
2026-2027 AAMC PREview Exam Dates
These are the available AAMC PREview test dates and registration windows for the 2026-2027 application cycle.
2026 TMDSAS Activities Section Guide
Learn about the TMDSAS activities section, including why it’s important, what’s included, how the chronology works, and how to prepare.
2026 AACOMAS Experiences and Achievements Section Guide
Learn about the AACOMAS experiences and achievements section, including why it’s important, what’s included, and how to prepare.
Highest Paid Medical Specialties in 2026
Which medical specialties pay the most in 2026? See updated compensation data, training paths, lifestyle tradeoffs, and how to choose the right specialty.
Best Premed Major (Backed By Med School Acceptance Data)
What is the best premed major? We break down the data and provide actionable advice to optimize your chances of a medical school acceptance.
Medical School Reapplicant Personal Statement Guide
Learn what admissions committees are looking for from a reapplicant personal statement, including what changes to make and strategies for second-time success.
2026 TMDSAS Personal Statement Guide
The TMDSAS personal statement—learn how the TMDSAS personal statement differs from AMCAS and how to write a personal statement for Texas medical schools.
2026 AACOMAS Personal Statement Guide
The AACOMAS personal statement—learn how it fits within the application process and how to write a personal statement for DO schools.