5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Medical School
At this stage in my career, I have finished the pre-clinical portion of my journey. … Read more
Pre-Medical
The path to becoming a physician is long and challenging, and being a pre-medical student is hard. Learn about what you need to do to get into medical school successfully.
How Success and Resilience Intertwine In A Medical Career (And Life)
Sometimes it’s easy to assume that only those students with perfect transcripts, superior GPAs, and … Read more
How To Use SDN Wisely While Applying To Medical School
I can vividly remember going through the medical school application process approximately three years ago. … Read more
More Great Summer Reads For Aspiring Physicians
With summer just around the corner, it’s time for the AAMC’s annual list of book … Read more
Should You Apply to International Medical Schools?
Though many prospective medical students focus only on applying to domestic MD and DO programs, … Read more
What To Do If You Are Waitlisted For Medical School
Being placed on the waitlist for medical school can feel disheartening. After working so hard … Read more
The Cost of Applying to Medical School
Medical school is a costly undertaking. The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) reports the … Read more
5 Ways to Prepare Your Mindset for Medical School
When you ask little kids what they want to be when they grow up, one … Read more
How To Choose Which Medical Schools To Apply To
Since you’ve committed to applying to medical school, it’s time to choose which schools you … Read more
How To Choose The Best Premed Major
As an undergraduate student, one of your big decisions is choosing your major. And as … Read more
How to Avoid Rejection…Again: The Reapplicant’s Guide
Medical school applications are physically, emotionally, and financially draining. It is completely natural to be … Read more
Preparing Letters of Evaluation for the 2020 AMCAS® Application
The 2020 American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) application will officially open on May 1, … Read more
4 Things To Do Before AMCAS Opens
Even before the AMCAS and AACOMAS applications open in May, you can take steps to … Read more
Get In Next Time: Our Top Recommendations For Fixing Your Application
Med school admissions is a numbers game. Here’s how to increase your chances for the … Read more
Watch: AAMC 4th Annual Virtual Medical School Fair Workshops
On Feb. 21, the AAMC hosted its fourth annual Virtual Fair where more than 9,000 … Read more
How To Create An MCAT Study Plan
Updated March 4, 2022. The article was updated to refresh content. If you’re aiming for … Read more
Choosing a Medical School As A URM Student
Congratulations! You survived the MCAT, AMCAS, secondaries, interviews, and months of waiting. If this cycle … Read more
Second Looks and Fantasy Gap Years
As CCOM’s second-look day (which we call Get Acquainted Day) approaches, Aline Sandouk, LJ Agostinelli, … Read more
Is Your Previous Career A Strike Against You?
Admissions committees care most about what you got out of your experiences, less about what … Read more
The Benefit of Psychoeducational Assessments For Some MCAT Takers
Remember when you were a child and first realized the magnitude of your school career? … Read more