While parents cling to their young ones, these budding, college-bound individuals are setting their sights farther than ever for educational prospects according to the latest report from Annual Open Doors. There has been a 10% increase to the number of foreign students who have chosen to study in America, and Americans are fleeing the nest …
While this may be a hectic time for you with academic deadlines and national holidays, if you have some free time, I recommend checking out the books recommended below. They may give you more insight on the various branches of the medical profession and keep you motivated during application season when tensions are running high. I …
As medical students hone their skills towards precision, exactitude and professionalism, the unwitting side effect is that these same traits are carved into their character. Doctors frequently become stoic, emotionless and even callous when it comes to delivering a prognosis or relating to a patient’s illness. While this can be a necessity when constantly facing …
This blog is part of a series of tips about visiting medical schools. One of the best ways that you can set yourself apart as an applicant is to visit as many medical schools as you can before and during the application process. These blog posts will help you set yourself apart from other applicants! When …
From my base in the Middle East, I work with many applicants throughout Asia who have excellent English but use a few phrases in ways that depart from the strictly correct. Here are some tips to help applicants improve their use of two words that are commonly misused. 1. Leverage Rule: Do not use a …
In this week’s episode, meet D of Doctor or Bust, currently a second year medical student at Boston University School of Medicine. He speaks to us about applying to med school as a non-traditional applicant, his advice for this year’s applicants nervously awaiting interviews, pre-meds looking ahead—and more. D’s experience as a non-traditional applicant (1:25) …
This interview is part of a new series, featuring interviews with MCAT2015 test takers, offering readers an inside look at the exam experience and some of the top MCAT test prep services out there. And now for a chat with Rachel who scored a 26 on the old MCAT and a 515 on the new exam. Accepted: We’d …
How important are standardized test scores and GPAs when applying to law school? What are adcoms looking for in your law school personal statement and other essays? In this week’s session, Accepted’s own Jessica Pishko shares her insights into the law school, med school, and MFA application processes! Listen to the show! Law School Admissions- …
This blog is part of a series of tips about visiting medical schools. One of the best ways that you can set yourself apart as an applicant is to visit as many medical schools as you can before and during the application process. These blog posts will help you set yourself apart from other applicants! To …
Dr. Rishi Desai believes that people should teach what they are good at and study in the way they learn best. And here’s the cool part: His work makes that possible. Tune in to our conversation with the doctor who is changing the face of medical education! Rishi’s Story (2:38) Commiserating with a self-conscious …
If you are planning on applying to medical school Summer 2016 or 2017, it’s time to make some decisions about when you will take the MCAT, if you have not already done so. Since the exam carries so much weight, identifying and following through with a strategy that will work for you can help you …
This interview is the latest in an Accepted.com blog series featuring interviews with medical school applicants and students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at top medical schools and the med school application process. And now, introducing Clare… Accepted: We’d like to get to know you! Where are you from? Where and what did you study as an …
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