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Should You Work While Studying for the NCLEX®?
It’s a question many newly graduated student nurses wrestle with - and for good reason. On one hand, having a job, especially in a healthcare setting, can help reinforce the concepts you’re learning and give you real-world context for the types of questions you'll face on the exam. It also offers a source of income, which…
Thalamus Account: Your Guide to Residency Interview Scheduling
What is a Thalamus account? Thalamus is a Graduate Medical Education (GME) interview management and scheduling platform. It's widely used by residency and fellowship programs to streamline their interview process. Think of it as a central hub that streamlines the interview process for both programs and applicants.…
Dynamic Duos in Healthcare: How Speech & Occupational Therapists Work Hand-in-Hand! 🤝
Ever wonder how different healthcare professionals tag-team to help people get back on their feet? Let's talk about the partnership between Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Occupational Therapists (OTs)! So, what do they do? SLPs focus on communication, thinking skills, and swallowing. For example, if a patient is…
Healthcare Careers: Getting Hired When Everyone Has the Same Certification
In healthcare hiring, your clinical certification gets you in the door, but it is not what sets you apart. When every applicant holds the same credentials, standing out takes more than qualifications. That is the challenge many healthcare professionals face. After investing time and money into training, you are often…
The Indispensable Role of Leadership and People Management in Modern Medicine
Isaiah Thomas had a decorated basketball career in college and the NBA, accumulating an NCAA championship, two NBA championships, and was a twelve-time NBA all-star. Despite his illustrious career as a player, Zeke was not as fortuitous as the coach of the New York Knicks. His tenure as the Knicks coach was highlighted by…
🎥 Med School 101 Recording
Missed Med School 101 or want to rewatch?👀 You can catch the recording of our live "Med School 101" event right here!⬅️ After you've watched it, hop over to our POST EVENT DISCUSSION to ask questions and share your thoughts. Your feedback is super valuable and helps us make these events as beneficial as possible for you!😊…
Ask an FNP: Is becoming an FNP for me?
Becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner is a big career move that requires careful consideration and planning. As a practicing FNP, I was in the same boat many years ago, wondering if it was the right path for me. Here are a few things to initially consider, and that I’ve learned along the way: Education time: To become an…
Ask an RN: 5 tips to pass the NCLEX in 75 questions
Wondering what it takes to pass the NCLEX in 75 questions? NCLEX expert Pam shares her 5 NCLEX test-taking tips! Comment your favorite NCLEX test tips and any questions you have below. BONUS NCLEX Prep Resources: NCLEX Exam Info, Free Events, Practice, and Resources: https://www.kaptest.com/study/nclex/ Free NCLEX Qbank:…
What to Do If Your Healthcare License Lapsed (or You Never Finished It)
Your healthcare journey hit a roadblock. Maybe your license expired while life got in the way. Maybe you didn’t finish training. That doesn’t mean your career is over. Plenty of professionals have faced the same thing—and built something new. Here are three practical ways to restart your clinical path or pivot into roles…
Curious About Optometry? Explore Diverse Career Paths! 👓
Considering a career in eye care? Optometry offers many opportunities beyond prescribing glasses: Direct Patient Care: Where Most Optometrists Shine Your Neighborhood Eye Doc: Common role, performing exams, prescribing glasses/contacts, and managing eye conditions in the community. Hospital & Clinic Based: Work with…
🗳️VOTE IN OUT POLL: As a healthcare worker, what drives you?
🔍Ask An Expert: How to analyze you scores and determine if you need to retest!
So you've gotten your MCAT scores back, and they're not as high as you wanted. And you need to decide: retest or not? To help inform that decision, analyze 2 sets of factors: 1) the quantitative: how the scores compare to your most recent practice scores; and 2) the qualitative: conditions during and before your official…

ICEBREAKER POST! - Welcome😊✨
Welcome once again to our MCAT Community! Let's get things started by sharing a little about ourselves. 🤗 In the comments, share a boring fact about yourself and when you're planning on taking the MCAT.
New Member Welcome🎉
✨Welcome to our growing Pre-Med Success Community!✨ We are thrilled to have you as a member of the Pre-Med Success Community Forum. As you prepare for your MCAT, you'll have a built-in support network to help you along the way. Our community is made up of fellow MCAT students, MCAT experts, and various medical…
Breaking down the MCAT: Bio Biochem
The Bio-Biochem section, like most of the MCAT, doesn't test students in the same way as most university coursework. As such, to succeed on the MCAT you will likely need to approach it differently from previous exams. The MCAT is not only testing if you know the facts about biology, chemistry, biochemistry in biological…
Ask an expert: How do I know if med school is for me?
How do I know if med school is for me?Deciding whether to go to medical school can be a tough choice. There are so many different ways to contribute to the medical field and patient care — from research and nursing to serving as a technologist, EMT, CNA, CRNA, or APP (medicine loves its abbreviations)! So how do you know…
Balancing Prep and College: The Essential Practice for Future Physicians
Preparing for the MCAT while managing college life is no small feat, but as future physicians, it’s crucial to remember that balance is necessary. We can’t put our lives on hold each time we do something hard. Think of this as a great opportunity to practice a skill you will 100% need in the future. With that being said,…
🔍Ask An Expert: How to analyze you scores and determine if you need to retest!
So you've gotten your MCAT scores back, and they're not as high as you wanted. And you need to decide: retest or not? To help inform that decision, analyze 2 sets of factors: 1) the quantitative: how the scores compare to your most recent practice scores; and 2) the qualitative: conditions during and before your official…
The Final Push: Encouragement For The Last MCAT Testing Cycle of The Year
Hey everyone, Just wanted to give a huge shoutout to everyone grinding for their MCAT in this last month of the testing cycle! 🧠💪 If you’re feeling the burnout right now, you are definitely not alone. It’s tough when you’re hitting up against a deadline, particularly this one. Having to juggle other commitments, including…
What do I select as my end date?
I currently plan to take the MCAT in April of 2026, but when I input this into my study schedule, it is giving me 5 hours a day instead of 5 hours a week, and my study schedule ends in December. I am confused if the system is messed up or how to make it cooperate with what I entered.
How do you balance MCAT prep with classes, work, and everything else? [Share your tips]
We know it’s a lot, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Whether you’re juggling a job, research, a full course load, or just trying to stay sane, we’d love to hear what’s actually helping you stay on track right now. 💡 What’s working for you? 📅 A strict schedule? 🎧 Study playlists? 🤝 Accountability buddies? 🍕Built-in…
Testing this month? Advice from an MCAT Instructor
If you’re testing soon, you probably have lots of questions, like “What’s the best thing to focus on?” or “How do I know if I’m ready?”, or even “Why did I ever want to put myself through this?!”. Don’t worry, we’re here to help! It’s normal to feel a bit nervous about your test, but having a plan for this last month can…
🎥 Med School 101 Recording
Missed Med School 101 or want to rewatch?👀 You can catch the recording of our live "Med School 101" event right here!⬅️ After you've watched it, hop over to our POST EVENT DISCUSSION to ask questions and share your thoughts. Your feedback is super valuable and helps us make these events as beneficial as possible for you!😊…
💬Post Event Discussion: Med School 101 Q&A and Panel Event
📆Today at 6PM ET, we’ll be hosting our LIVE Med School 101 Q&A and Panel event, where our expert panelists will share advice on med school and answer your questions! Be sure to come back to this post after the event and let us know how you liked it, and add any additional questions you may have. Our team and fellow…