Summer Tips for the MCAT
Sulaiman Ahmad
June 17, 2019
The MCAT is an important requirement for applying to medical school. In this post, we go over tips to plan, prepare, and practice for this important exam.
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6 Common Medical School Application Mistakes – Pre-Meds Be Warned!
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
May 4, 2019
Every year, we get hundreds of students applying to medical school, many of whom commit these errors that ultimately weaken their chances of getting accepted. Here are the medical school application best practices.
MCAT Sections: What’s on the MCAT?
Lawrence Wang
April 24, 2019
The MCAT is a rite of passage for every pre-medical student. In this post, we break down the four sections on the MCAT and what to expect on test day.
Anki Flashcard 13 Best Practices | How to Create Good Cards
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
April 21, 2019
Anki is a powerful tool, but most students misuse it. Here are the 13 best practices in creating effective Anki flashcards and using spaced repetition for maximal effect in college and medical school.
Most Effective Way to Improve Memory (& Memorize Anything)
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
April 6, 2019
Pre-med and medical students have a lot of information to learn, whether that’s for the MCAT or USMLE Step 1 or any other medical school exam. Here’s how to get through all that information faster and memorize it faster.
Is a MCAT Retake Worth It?
Lawrence Wang
March 18, 2019
Retaking the MCAT is not a decision to be made lightly. Here we break down this complex and weighty decision into three logical considerations.
5 Tips for Success on MCAT Test Day
Lawrence Wang
December 19, 2018
The MCAT is a major test that typically requires months of studying. Here we share five tips that will help you maximize the weeks leading up to the exam and optimize your performance on test day.
MCAT Score Breakdown: What You Need to Know
Nick Hogan, M.D.
July 19, 2018
Excellence on the MCAT is crucial to medical school acceptance. So what score do you need? How does the new MCAT score compare to the old? In this post Dr. Nick Hogan, Internal Medicine resident at UC San Diego, breaks down the basics of the exam and what the MCAT score really means.
How Will Medical School Admissions Committees Evaluate My Application?
Amit Pandey, M.D.
June 15, 2018
Dr. Amit Pandey has served on medical school admissions committees. Here he dives into how medical school adcoms go through each application and what factors they prioritize. By understanding the admissions screening and selection process, you’ll be a much stronger applicant!
5 Secrets to Summer Success for Pre-Med Students
Amit Pandey, M.D.
June 7, 2018
Summer is a time for relaxation and fun, but pre-meds should also use summer break to get a leg up on strengthening their application. Here are 5 keys in spending your summer wisely in way that maximizes both rejuvenation as well as the impact on your medical school application.
