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Does the MCAT Test Intelligence or Memorization?
Each section of the MCAT tests intelligence and memorization to varying degrees. Understanding how each section assesses you will help you tailor your strategy.
Learning in College vs Medical School
Here is what you can expect in each stage of your medical career, from being a high schooler to a fourth-year medical student.
5 Tips for Writing a Letter of Intent
A carefully crafted letter of intent can maximize your chances of acceptance. Read our five tips for writing an impactful letter of intent for medical school.
How Hard Is the MCAT?
To give you a better idea of how difficult the MCAT truly is, we’re going to look at both objective and subjective measures of difficulty.
How to Read Research Articles Fast
Reading and writing your own primarily literature research articles is a challenging ordeal. Here’s the most effective system to read papers fast.
How Do MCAT Practice Tests Compare to the Real Thing?
We looked at people’s reported experiences and how their practice test scores compared to their real MCAT scores. Learn what variables come into play.
11 Critical Tips for Medical School Interview Success
Med school interviews require months of preparation and practice. Read our 11 simple but effective keys to medical school interview success.
When Should You Start Studying for the MCAT?
When should you start studying for the MCAT? More studying is better, right? Well… not always, and certainly not in the case of the MCAT.
Doctor vs PA vs NP | Which is Right for You?
If you’re considering a career in the health professions, be sure to check out this piece on the differences between Doctors, PAs, and NPs where we delve into the medical journey for each and the direction that healthcare is moving towards.
Letter of Intent vs. Letter of Interest
What’s the difference between a letter of intent vs. a letter of interest, and how are they used in the medical school application process?
MCAT Raw vs. Scaled Score Explained
For the MCAT, a scaled score is a standardized representation of your raw score. Learn more about the key differences between raw vs. scaled scores.
Medical School Application Explained
Here we comprehensively dig into the medical school application process so you can set yourself up for admission.