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Staying On Track!
Hi! One of the most important aspects of studying is holding yourself accountable and staying on track! I'll be honest sometimes with full time classes in my senior year and with life.. it can be difficult to stay on track with MCAT studying. I decided to color code my days based on my kaplan books to decide what topic I'd…
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2nd Try? Don't Give Up!
Hi! My name is Peyton and I am a senior at the University of Arizona. I am also a Student Brand Ambassador for Kaplan! I started studying initially for my 1st MCAT in about August of my Junior year to be prepared to test in March of my Junior year. Unfortunately, I did not receive the score I was wanting (and was actually…
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MCAT Support
Hi everyone! I am a junior at Harvard studying bioengineering. I know that MCAT prep can be so stressful and I just wanted to remind everyone that there is a whole community of fellow pre-meds willing to support you through your journey. Whether its a coffee chat, study group, or a virtual community like this one, please…
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Negotiate your scholarships!
Email, call, send snail mail. Whatever you do, do not forget to negotiate your scholarships before accepting an admissions offer. You can do this by telling the school that you got $X amount of money from another school of a similar caliber and that, if offered more $$, you would attend their school. This is a great…
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Admissions Essays Tips
Start brainstorming early! I began brainstorming my essay topics the summer before I applied. It is not about what you write, it is about how you write. The essay topic does not matter, pretty much at all, especially for your personal statement. Instead, focus on compelling writing that will demonstrate to admissions…
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Could you see yourself using this trend to keep track of your scores? :)
Have you seen the newest Tik Tok trend relating to test prep?! When studying for the MCAT, it is a great idea to set goals for yourself. This trend essentially makes you set goals regarding specific scores and what you'll reward yourself with! Heres an example: 495-504: Great job! You are making progress, reward yourself…
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Finished Applying to 13 Law Schools AMA
I sent out all my applications earlier this month. All the schools I applied to are in the 3 states I would consider practicing in: CA, AZ, IL. AMA: ask me anything
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The Downside of Applying to Law Schools Early
The downside to apply to law schools early... 👩⚖️👨⚖️ Too much time to worry! For so long, I have worked on curating a great application. Now, we just sit and wait. The best advice I have is to fill your free time with your favorite hobbies and activities that you have not been able to do for a while. Personally, you can…
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Looking Ahead: 2025-26 Application Cycle Prep
As the 2024-25 Application Cycle whizzes by, I am looking to apply the knowledge I've learned from this cycle to the next. I originally planned to apply this summer, but decided I wasn't completely ready yet. However, I am looking forward to applying in 2025! I now know that I need to begin working on my AMCAS application…
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MCAT Studying!
Hi everyone! It's definitely not been an easy semester, but I've started studying again for my MCAT which I will take in January! Personally, it was super discouraging to get a score back from my first MCAT which I took in August, and not achieving my goal. I've had to remind myself that retakes aren't as uncommon as I…