by Marie Todd
The preparation for a successful college application does not happen overnight but is instead the culmination of years of work throughout high school. However, not all aspiring college students take the correct steps leading up to, and during, the application process. Here are four mistakes successful college candidates don’t make and that you should avoid, …
by Steven Tagle
Choosing your undergraduate major is a big decision. Before you settle on one, consider these suggestions to help you identify the right choice for your personality, skills, and aptitudes. College Courses Career Exploration Activities, Jobs, and Internships After investing in this research and some of these activities, you will feel confident that you have chosen …
As you begin your third year of medical school, what are you doing to prepare for the residency match? Chances are, you’re up to your eyeballs in rotations and exams and everything else that goes into the third year of your medical degree, and you’re probably not thinking much about your personal statement or future …
by Mary Mahoney
After your medical school interview, it is appropriate to send thank-you notes to all the people who helped you throughout the day. These days, most people send a thank you via email. Here are some helpful guidelines for doing so effectively. A thank-you email begins and ends with gratitude. It contains many of the same formalities …
UCF admissions director Laurel Poole explains the medical school’s FIRE research requirement, early clinical training, student support, and holistic admissions criteria.
by Marie Todd
Expert tips for the University of Pennsylvania supplemental essay prompts (2026-2027), covering the thank-you note, the community essay, and the school-specific prompts.
Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota (UMN) Medical School has spent close to 140 years advancing medicine through education, research, and patient-centered care. With campuses in Duluth, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities, the school offers students access to diverse clinical opportunities across urban and rural settings. Its MD curriculum emphasizes active learning, early …
Your residency interview is your chance to show programs you’re the right fit. Learn the most common questions, how to frame your story, and the best ways to practice.
by Steven Tagle
Successful scholarship applicants play the long game. Learn seven habits that can help you find better opportunities, stay organized, strengthen your materials, overcome rejection, and increase your chances of securing funding.
You’ve taken the GMAT test, and you scored a 700. Is that good enough? Should you take it again and try for a higher score? I’ve actually had candidates who wanted to retake the GMAT to see whether they could get their 750 score up to a 780 or higher! Whenever my adcom colleagues and …
by Steven Tagle
Visiting colleges with your high schooler is exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. Often, you’re traveling across the country, attending campus tours, sampling dining hall food, and trying to help your teen decide whether the school is somewhere they will thrive and gain a quality education. That means talking to as many …
You’ve no doubt read about the multifaceted requirements for admission to medical school. This post is an attempt, first, to demystify them a bit, and second, to untangle one of the least understood requirements. The price of admission begins with an excellent GPA and MCAT score. Most applicants have both. The definition of “excellent” varies …
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