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4 Myths About Becoming a Top Student Debunked
Here are four myths many students fall for that may be holding you back from unleashing your true potential as a top student.
The Consequences of Lying on Medical School Applications
We break down the consequences of lying on a medical school application, as well as how plagiarizing, exaggerating, or using AI can impact your success.
How Many Shadowing Hours for Medical School Are Required?
How many shadowing hours are enough, and how do you make the most of these hours to impress medical schools?
Casper Changes for the 2023-2024 Cycle: What You Need to Know
With another application cycle comes even more changes to the Casper test. Here’s everything you need to know and what these changes will mean for you.
ChatGPT and the Future of AI in Medical School Applications
Can ChatGPT write, or at least improve your medical school application? Here’s the good and bad of how AI is already changing med school apps, and how you need to prepare.
How Your Premed Advisors Are Misleading You
Premeds are often given misleading information and poor advice. Here’s what you need to know and be wary of when it comes to your premed advisors.
Extracurricular EMT Guide—How to Become an Emergency Medical Technician
Our guide to becoming an EMT as an extracurricular activity will discuss the benefits of this experience and how to succeed as an emergency medical technician.
How to Manage Stress as a Student
As a premed or medical student, you’re more than familiar with stress. Whether from finances, academics, or social pressure, you’re not alone. Here’s how to deal with stress as a student.
California Medical Schools—2026-2027 Guide to Acceptance
Everything you need to know about going to medical school in California—how to apply, tips for acceptance, and how to decide if California is right for you.
6 Things They Don’t Tell You About Medical School
What if I told you what you’ve heard about medical school is completely wrong? Don’t forget these underappreciated realities.
How to Overcome and Make the Most of Failure as a Student
As a student, failure seems like the end of the line. But it’s not. Here’s how to deal with failure—and end up better for it.
How to Beat Procrastination
Serial procrastination is an issue that many students face. Here’s how to break the cycle of procrastination.