You worked your tail off as an undergrad to earn an amazing GPA, took MCAT review courses to get a high score, and engaged in many hours of clinical experience and community service, but you were still rejected from medical school! Where did you go wrong? How can you get it right next time? Table …
As an incoming medical school student, you’re about to embark on four years of learning, working, and socializing – and then learning and working some more. The best way to prepare yourself for the long road ahead is to know what to expect. In this post, we walk you through the various avenues of medical …
The process of applying to medical school is already stressful. And since selection committees are looking for evidence that you are ready for medical school, applying with a low science or math GPA can make the process even more nerve-wracking. In fact, in an AAMC study of 128 U.S. medical schools, admissions officers said that …
Springtime is often the most frustrating part of the application process, with seemingly interminable waits, alternate lists growing longer, and waitlists stubbornly refusing to move. Fortunately, the AMCAS Application and Acceptance Protocols (sometimes referred to as the “Traffic Rules”) keep things rolling along – at least for allopathic medical school applicants. While some dates have …
Each March, after years of study and hours of completing applications and interviewing, thousands of medical school students and graduates discover where they will begin their specialty training. On this year’s Match Day – March 20 – 48,050 applicants got their answer. The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), which oversees the matching process to pair …
The AAMC PREview exam is a situational judgment test designed to help admissions committees assess applicants’ pre-professional competencies. Unlike quantitative measures, such as one’s MCAT score and GPA, the PREview exam attempts to evaluate the qualitative, or “soft,” skills believed to be just as important for future physicians. By assessing skills such as resilience and …
Residency applicants to most specialties typically can submit applications via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) starting in September, but don’t wait until the last minute. Get cracking on those residency essays now! Your personal statement is a vital part of your residency application. It’s where you explain why you’ve chosen your specialty and show …
If you have experienced any form of severe hardship – at any time in your life – medical schools want to know. Prior to the 2023-2024 cycle, AMCAS allowed candidates to self-identify as a disadvantaged applicant because of social, economic, or educational circumstances. Aiming to leave behind the negative connotations of the term “disadvantaged,” the …
Planning to apply to medical school in the upcoming cycle? With so much to do and so many deadlines to stay ahead of, the next few months can be a hectic time. These ten tips will help you hit the ground running. Table of Contents: 1. Get cozy with AMCAS and AACOMAS (and TMDSAS, if …
If the application season isn’t going as you’d hoped, your thoughts might turn to alternative routes for your medical education. Perhaps you’re thinking about retaking the MCAT, boosting your GPA with postbaccalaureate coursework, or spending a year in a clinical or research environment. Or you might be thinking about warm, tropical breezes and the island …
When premed students contact us about guiding them through the medical school application process, many of their questions relate to timing. “When should I…?” is a frequent question starter. Although no single answer applies to everyone, here are the guidelines we at Accepted use when advising our medical school clients. When Should I Apply to …
Life happens. After all your efforts to get accepted to medical school, sometimes the timing just doesn’t work. Over the years, I’ve worked with many clients who, after receiving an acceptance, found themselves in a difficult position when it came to actually starting their medical studies. Receiving a Fulbright scholarship to study abroad, finishing a …
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