Secondaries Explained
Cailey Talbot
August 14, 2020
It’s time! We’re in the middle of secondary season. Here’s what you need to do to guarantee an interview from your top med school choices.
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Reapplying to Medical School | Reapplicant Guide
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
December 29, 2019
Rejection from medical school is unfortunately common – but it doesn’t have to be the end of the road. Here’s how to improve your application and turn a rejection into an acceptance.
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.
Medical School Application Mistakes – Common Offenders
Lawrence Wang
April 30, 2019
Applying to medical school is a long and complicated process. Here we outline ten mistakes to avoid when preparing your primary and secondary applications.
AMCAS Early Decision Program: Pros and Cons
Amit Pandey, M.D.
April 8, 2019
No decision should be taken lightly when it comes to the medical school application. Is the AMCAS Early Decision program a good idea?
Applying to Medical School: Ten Best Practices
Lawrence Wang
March 31, 2019
Applying to medical school is a long and complicated process. Here we outline ten best practices to adopt when preparing your primary and secondary applications.
9 Steps to Writing a Stellar Medical School Secondary Application
Amit Pandey, M.D.
July 11, 2018
Your primary application has been submitted! Now you are faced with a flurry of secondary applications. How do you tackle them intelligently? These 9 steps will prepare you to systematically and effectively knock your secondaries out of the park.
6 Keys to Medical School Rolling Admissions
Amit Pandey, M.D.
July 6, 2018
Essentially all medical schools employ rolling admissions. So how does that affect your application? It means that time is of the essence. In this post I break down the nuances of rolling admissions, and the optimal timing and strategies for submission of MD and DO applications.
Applying to Texas Medical Schools: The TMDSAS Application
Amit Pandey, M.D.
June 27, 2018
Most Texas medical schools use an alternative application service called TMDSAS. There are key differences between TMDSAS and AMCAS/AACOMAS which are crucial to know before applying. We review these important points to prepare you for success on your Texas medical school applications!
I Submitted My Medical School Primary Application. What’s Next?
Amit Pandey, M.D.
June 23, 2018
You’ve submitted the medical school primary application, but the application cycle is just beginning! Here I’ll help you plan the next steps for a successful application cycle – from the general timeline, to preparing for secondary applications, to acing the interview, all on the road to acceptance!
