Once you decide to commit yourself to studying for the MCAT (AAMC MCAT), one of the first logical questions you'll ask yourself is, "Where do I start, and what's the best way to study?" After you poke around online you'll find that most premeds rely on some kind … [Read more...]
Seven Errors Pre-Meds Make During MCAT Prep
I’ve been teaching students how to prep for the MCAT and advising pre-meds on their medical school admissions process for a loooong time (over 20 years!). Every year, I see a lot of the same problems come up, so I decided to collect them all into one article so you … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know About Your Personal Statement
Writing your personal statement is hard work. You won’t get your greatest work until after a few drafts and even then you need guidance to ensure you put out your absolute best. Your personal statement is the best way to humanize yourself in a very standardized application -- it needs … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Study for the MCAT
Do you know your MCAT prep game plan? Scoring a 31+ on the MCAT might seem like a long, uphill battle, and yes, there are lots of ways to go about doing it -- but here's a warning: Some the options are much more expensive than others. Option 1. Buy … [Read more...]
5 Last Minute MCAT Tips
MCAT season is in full swing! I know that all of you are just as excited as I am! Ok, well maybe not. Last week I talked about a few different study tips to help get your mind right in the months leading up to your MCAT, but what about … [Read more...]
Top 5 Time Management Apps
Even the least tech-savvy person in the world can't argue that technology has given us a seemingly endless amount of benefits. You are able to connect with others, conduct research, and leverage our resources like never before. You are almost constantly on some kind of device that is making your … [Read more...]