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💜You've got this!😊🎉
As future student doctors, you are going to teach yourself before you teach your future patients. Study as if your future patient's life depends on it, because one day it will. Structure your days to follow the biology of your body. In the morning, your cortisol levels are the highest and decrease throughout the day. Use…
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Orgo Question
Could someone explain this to me? Does the decarboxylation occur to any ketone in heat or is this just because it is an amino acid? Also is there a particular mechanism I could reference to understand how and why this process occurs?
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Question
For this question I am wondering why a lack in transcription would not also decrease the translation. If there was a loss of transcription then a lot less mRNA would be created and therefore less translation could occur.
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Ask A Kaplan MCAT Instructor with Me: Roy Lee
Question: What has been your favorite pre-med class so far? (Was there a particular experience or course that sparked your passion for medicine and made you feel like, “This is the path for me”?) Answer: My favorite pre-med course was basic physiology, which laid the groundwork for many essential concepts I use every day…
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🎁Happy Holidays🎄
Happy Holidays, future doctors! 🩺🎄 We know this time of year can be especially challenging as you balance MCAT prep with holiday festivities. Take a deep breath, enjoy some well-deserved time with loved ones, and remember how far you've come! You've got this - and we're here to help! :) Happy Holidays, from the Kaplan…
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Ask A Teacher! "Why is MCAT Crucial for Med School?
My name is Roy, I’m from New York, NY, a veteran MCAT instructor at Kaplan for about 8 years. I'm currently wrapping up my third year at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. I also run a website called BigDataDork.com where I consult for researchers to automate data collection processes.…
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🍁Happy Thanksgiving!🦃 - What are you thankful for?
This Thanksgiving, let's spread some positivity! Share a GIF, picture, or meme that represents what you're most thankful for this year and/or on your pre-med journey.
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🎃Halloween Fun!✨
It’s that awesome time of year for pumpkins, costumes, and all things fall or spooky! Whether you're getting dressed up, carving some pumpkins, or diving into way too much candy (no judgment!), we want to see how you’re having fun this fall/Halloween! Show off your festive spirit by posting pics of your costumes, fall…
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Prove You’re a Professional with the AAMC PREview Exam 😊 (3 part post)
PART ONE of THREE: When you’re applying to medical school, you want to seize every advantage you can to maximize your chances of admission. A strong MCAT score and a solid GPA can get you most of the way there, but to stand out as the type of well-rounded student that makes a great doctor, you need to demonstrate a little…
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My Summer as a Galway Girl
Hi friends! My name is Nadia from Georgia Tech! This summer, for the first time ever, I am in Europe! I am preparing myself for the next school year by taking classes in Galway, Ireland! I have been doing lots of work and taking almost a full class schedule in only 10 weeks. Even though I've been studying a lot to keep my…
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Ask a Medical Student Anything: What should I do over the summer?
Hi there! I’m Madison, a medical student in the Northeast in their fourth year of medical school. Today, I’m going to discuss how you should approach your summer! The medical school application process can be stressful – between undergraduate classes, extracurriculars, research, shadowing, and studying for the MCAT, it is…
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Does picking a major in pre-med feel a bit like being stuck in a box? 📦🩺🥼
You're not the only one! Break free from the box — click here to learn more about the preferred major myth. Then, share your major and story below 😊✨
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Start With Heart: Personal Statements ❤️📄
A crucial part of your medical school application is your personal statement. We took a look at the Community to find some awesome advice our instructors have shared. Start with heart! Showcase your passion on why you want to go to medical school from our own Claudia Mikail. Here’s all of Claudia’s advice: “You want your…
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🎓🎉 Congratulations to the Class of 2024! 🎉🎓
Interrupting our pre-med goodness with a reason to celebrate! Today we raise our virtual hats to celebrate the remarkable Class of 2024. 🌟👏 To all graduates, your hard work, determination, and resilience have brought you this far and as you step into the next chapter, we are grateful to be part of it here in the Kaplan…
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TOP 5 FAQ: #4 What are the Components of the Medical School Application? 🤔 Part 1 of 2
The medical school application is a lot like a growing embryo, undergoing several stages of development before achieving its final form. The first step is the primary application. If you’re applying to allopathic (M.D.) medical schools in the U.S., you’ll complete the AMCAS application. If applying to osteopathic (D.O.)…
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Let's talk about the pathway to medical school!
Want to hear from a formal med student on her path to med school? Check this video out and let us know your thoughts and questions in the comments below!
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Top 5 FAQ - Question 1: How/When should I build a study plan?
So, study planning, eh? We all know it’s important, but it also feels like such a chore, and anyway can’t we just follow the document someone linked on Reddit? (Spoilers: No) What makes it especially tough for me (aside from confronting the reality that I already have way less time for studying than I maybe wanted) is that…