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What to Do the Day Before Your MCAT to Prepare

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A student jogging in the park the day before his MCAT.

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You did it. You have studied for the MCAT for months, one of the biggest exams that you have ever had to prepare for.   You have gone through all the Anki decks, read through all of the best MCAT resources, taken several practice exams, maybe even taken a lesson...

Choosing Your Target Score for MCAT

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A pre-med student studying for the MCAT.

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One of the major questions on the minds of pre-med students everywhere is “what score do I need to get on the MCAT to get into medical school?” This is a tricky question, as it doesn’t have just one answer.

6 Reasons to Take the MCAT During a Gap Year

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A pre-med student on a gap year studying for the MCAT outside in front of a laptop.

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Choosing the right time to take the MCAT is extremely important to achieving your MCAT score goal, and setting yourself up for success in the medical school application process. In this blog post, I discuss the reasons why you might want to delay taking the MCAT until during a gap...

The Medical School Interview: What to Expect

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Two people shaking hands over desk for Medical School Interview.

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You have received an interview invitation with your top-choice medical school! After the initial wave of excitement, you might start to ask yourself what your next steps are.

How to Make the Most Out of a Gap Year Before Medical School

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A woman on a gap year before medical school volunteering at a lab.

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Taking a gap year before starting medical school can be a highly productive alternative to the traditional straight-through route. This time can be used to gain work experience, boost your MCAT score, perfect your essays and compile all components for your medical school applications, and much more!

Secondary Applications and How to Approach Them

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A student writing an essay for his Secondary Application.

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Applying to medical school can seem like navigating a maze, a process that is undoubtedly intimidating to many students. From the AMCAS primary application to individual secondary applications, to the interview, it is difficult to feel fully informed about the process. This guide will take you through the process of...

MCAT Score: How is the MCAT Scored?

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A group of pre-med students taking the MCAT in a testing center.

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MCAT scoring of this multiple-choice test consisting of four sections spanning critical reading to chemistry can often mystify those new to the medical school application process. As the MCAT score is a large part of the medical school application, it is important to understand how the test is designed and scored prior to taking the exam and applying to medical school.

7 Reasons to Consider a Physician-Scientist Training Program

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A Physician-Scientist sitting in front of a microscope.

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Dual degree medical programs, such as Physician-Scientist programs, offer ambitious and curious students the opportunity to become leaders and experts in a particular field of study that is related to healthcare.

How to Customize an MCAT Study Schedule

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A student studying with Laptop and bookfor MCAT.

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The MCAT is an important part of your medical school application and allows medical admissions committees to interpret your academic data when comparing you to students from other institutions. The key to success on your exam begins with an effective MCAT study schedule, incorporating a few great MCAT study resources.

5 Reasons You Got a Low MCAT Score

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A frustrated pre-medical student studying for the MCAT.

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The medical school application process is holistic, but the MCAT still makes up a considerable portion of the evaluation for most programs, and thus it is important to put in the time and put your best foot forward on a retake.  In this blog post, we will talk about the top 5 reasons students score low on the MCAT, and some potential solutions.

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