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[powerpress] A Columbia Med School student’s incredible response to COVID-19 [Show summary] Dr. David Edelman, a recent graduate of Columbia Medical School, shares his perspective on pursuing a career in medicine during these exceptional times, as well as what led him to co-found the COVID-19 Student Service Corps. The journey of a Columbia MD/MPH who …
[powerpress] What unique challenges can this year’s med school applicants expect to face, and how can they be overcome? [Show summary] Dr. Herman “Flash” Gordon, Accepted medical admissions consultant, walks med school applicants through applying during COVID-19, as well as disclosing thorny issues like academic discipline or a criminal record. How COVID-19 is impacting medical …
The coronavirus pandemic has created a tough job landscape, but it has also created an opportunity for career “rethinking” as well. Many people are considering pivots and turning towards skill development and learning opportunities like graduate school. But how do you decide what’s next? How do you think about what you want, and also, how …
[powerpress] Can students make a difference during the current pandemic? [Show summary] Jalen Benson, founder of the National Student Response Network and first-year med student at Harvard, discusses what health care volunteer opportunities are out there and how to find them during the Coronavirus outbreak. Listen in. Finding volunteer opportunities for premeds despite COVID-19 [Show …
According to the AAMC website, there have been changes to the MCAT exam for those testing between May 29 and September 28, 2020. What you need to know about the temporary shortened MCAT A shortened version of the MCAT will be administered from May 29 through the end of the 2020 testing year. This change …
In the time of COVID-19, it’s easy to feel like you’re adrift, with more questions than answers when it comes to admissions timelines, MCAT dates, and even your overall med school career goals. But answers are out there — and our medical school admissions experts, along with the MCAT pros at Magoosh, want to help …
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect schools and businesses worldwide. The health and safety of testing candidates and staff remain priorities as testing organizations continue to offer online testing while finding ways to safely reopen testing centers. Here is the most up-to-date information on admission tests and their response to coronavirus. GRE ETS is offering …
Many of our Accepted clients are asking how they can continue their volunteering given that many of their previous positions now only allow essential personnel in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We’ve put together the table below to help in your efforts to find new volunteering positions. If you know of other helpful …
According to the ETS website, the TOEFL iBT™ Special Home Edition and GRE™ General Test at-home solutions are now accessible to international test-takers who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These tests are currently available wherever the computer-delivered TOEFL iBT™ and GRE General test are usually available, except for Mainland China and Iran. ETS …
With deadlines, guidelines, and requirements in what seems like a constant state of flux, it’s natural to have questions about your educational future. Should you apply this year? Or is it better to wait a while? What can you do to help your chances of admission in a time when we’re all being told to …
First, the Accepted team and I want to extend our best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery to those who are sick or who have ill family members. We also know that some of you or your families are experiencing financial difficulties because of the pandemic and lock-down. Again, our thoughts and prayers are with …
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