How Many Medical Schools Should I Apply to?
Med School Insiders
June 22, 2021
Wondering how many medical schools you should apply to? Learn important factors to consider, including target vs. reach schools, tuition and fees, and more.
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Worst Premed Advice You Fell For | 4 Big Mistakes
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
June 19, 2021
With so-called experts preaching misleading information about the medical school admissions process, it’s important that you can discern truth from rumors. Here are 4 pieces of misleading advice you might have fallen for.
2021 Medical School Secondary Application Guide
Med School Insiders
June 16, 2021
Learn how to create a stand out medical school secondary application, including secondary deadlines, costs, the types of questions asked, and important FAQs.
How Late Can You Submit Your Primary Application? (Without Consequence)
Med School Insiders
June 8, 2021
Top applicants do everything they can to be competitive, and a key piece of that is submitting early. So, how late can you submit your primary application?
Med School Application DEALBREAKERS (from Admissions Committees)
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
May 29, 2021
With unqualified experts spewing inaccurate information about medical school admissions, it’s easy to get lost in the process. These are the cold truths that can determine how your application is perceived – straight from admission committees.
2021 AMCAS Work and Activities Section Guide
Med School Insiders
May 25, 2021
Some students consider the Work and Activities section of their application to be less important than other sections. This is a fatal mistake. Learn what it takes to craft an impactful Work and Activities section.
How to Ask For Medical School Letters of Recommendation
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
May 13, 2021
The letter of recommendation is a crucial aspect of the medical school application because it is the one part which requires someone else to vouch for you. Learn how to ask for letters of recommendation, including when to ask, requesting strategies, and what important materials you should provide.
How to Approach Your Personal Statement
Sammi Scarola
May 6, 2021
Writing your personal statement is a daunting and, in some cases, painful experience, but it doesn’t have to be. Read our list of personal statement Dos and Don’ts to ensure you don’t make any of the usual mistakes.
MCAT CARS Section Guide: Format, Study Strategy, and FAQ
Med School Insiders
April 26, 2021
Read our MCAT CARS section guide to learn how CARS fits within the MCAT format, how to prepare, Dos and Don’ts, and FAQs.
How to Get Strong Medical School Letters of Recommendation
Amit Pandey, M.D.
April 21, 2021
Simply obtaining the right number of letters is not enough—you need to secure strong letters of recommendation. Read our key steps to securing strong, effective letters.
