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How Important is Your MCAT Score for Medical School Admissions

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The MCAT is one of the most difficult standardized tests you will take, and it is a key component of medical school applications. However, its importance for medical school admissions, and specifically its value to admissions committees, remains shrouded in mystery. Placing too little or too much emphasis on the...

How to Study for the MCAT: 6-Month MCAT Study Plan

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A pre-med student circling their MCAT test date on their calendar.

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This MCAT study plan is ideal for students who will benefit from a long-term study period, or for post-baccalaureates who are working full-time and only have approximately 10-20 weeks available to study per week during evenings and weekends. However, anyone can follow this timeline. It has distinct advantages of avoiding...

What Questions Do They Ask in a Residency Interview?

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A panel interview for Residency.

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You hit submit on your ERAS application and realize you’re finally a post-ERAS M4 – nothing can hurt you now.  That is, until the residency interview invitations start to roll in (sometimes just 24 hours later!). So, what questions do they ask in a residency interview anyway? And how can...

The 2021 Best MCAT Practice Tests

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Bird's eye view of a student using a laptop for MCAT practice test.

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Arguably the most important factor to consider when choosing an MCAT practice test is accuracy. With so many different choices out there for practice exams, it can feel overwhelming to pick the best resources. This is why we’ve created this 2021 practice test guide!

Things IMGs Can Do to Improve Their Chance of US Residency Matching

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An IMG resident holding a globe.

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Applying for residency is a stressful process with much that feels out of the applicant’s control. In truth however, there are some very important actions that can be taken to maximize your chances for success as an IMG!

How to Simultaneously Study for Step 2 CK and Your Shelf Exams

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Student with a number of open books studying for USMLE Step 2 CK and Shelf Exams

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Applying for residency is a stressful process with much that feels out of the applicant’s control. In truth however, there are some very important actions that can be taken to maximize your chances for success as an IMG!

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