Pre-Med Success

🎥 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 Expert: How to analyze your 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…
MCAT Physics Formulas You Can't Forget (Downloadable Formula PDF!)
Essential Physics Equations for the MCAT: While this isn’t an exhaustive list of all the physics equations that are fair game on the MCAT, this is a starting point. It can be overwhelming if you treat the list of equations as a bunch of formulas and variables to cram into your brain, so starting with a condensed list of…
📣Roll Call! Let us know where you're from and when you're testing!
Let’s find your study squad! Whether you're just starting content review or you're in the home stretch, drop a comment below with: 📍 Where are you from? (State/University) 🗓️ When is your MCAT test date? (Month/Year) Pro-tip: Scroll through the replies—if you see someone with your same test date or location, say hi and…
Why Your MCAT Test Date Matters
Choosing an MCAT date isn't just about when you’ll be "ready" to take the exam—it’s a strategic move that dictates the entire rhythm of your medical school application. Because most medical schools operate on rolling admissions, your score is the "key" that unlocks the door. The date you choose impacts: Verification Speed:…
Why is Leadership Experience Important for Medical School Applications?
Why do medical schools look for leadership experience on your medical school application? Because leadership ability is vital to success as a physician. Doctors serve as leaders in a variety of capacities, including guiding patients, directing hospital or clinic healthcare teams, managing medical practices, teaching…
Missed yesterday's live? Watch the recording HERE!🎥
Thank you to all of you who joined us last night for our MCAT Deep Dive FAQ & AMA session with @Ae-Ri! If you missed it, or would like to rewatch, here is the full recording below. If you have additional questions that weren't answered, add them to the comments!…

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…
Interview Recovery Tips
You're in an interview and you just totally forgot the question mid-sentence. Do you: A) Ask them to repeat it, or B) Just keep talking and hope for the best? Has this happened to you? Let us know in the comments and share what you did to recover.
Hi! Is there anyone in the Northern NJ area looking for a study buddy?
Hi! My name is Allie and I recently moved back to New Jersey after graduating last May. I am looking for a friend to study together and have an accountability partner during this process. Let me know if you are interested!
🎥 Ask an Admissions Consultant: Full Event Replay & Top Q&A
We had such an incredible time last night at our Ask an Admissions Consultant event. A huge thank you to Maria Lofftus @mlofftus for joining us and sharing her "behind-the-curtain" perspective from her 20 years as a Dean of Admissions. If you couldn't make it live, don't worry! I’ve got the full recording ready for you…
What Actually Counts as a Red Flag on Your Application? Expert Advice
What counts as a 'red flag' on your application? We reached out to a Kaplan admissions consultant (who is also a Doctor) to get the real scoop. She broke down exactly what you should address, what you can save for the interview, and why you should stop worrying about those slightly less-than-perfect grades. Check out her…
GPA Question Medical School
Hello, so I'm one of the individuals that had gone through my first year in undergraduate during 2020 which was during COVID and due to personal circumstances my grade for that year had placed me at a very bad place in the University. After going to the military and coming back in person from a 2 year leave of absence, the…
International Student Medical School Questions
Hi I'm currently an international student who is studying undergraduate here in the US, and I intend on applying to medical schools here in the US and internationally as well. For starters, I've realized that getting a job opportunity in my region is incredibly difficult as international students have to undergo a CPT…
What non-science job skill is a secret weapon for med school?
We spend so much time thinking about lab hours and shadowing that we forget how much other jobs actually prepare us for medicine. Whether you were a barista, a server, or a tutor, you’ve developed skills that some straight-A students lack. What is one ‘non-science’ job skill you’ve gained that you think is actually a…
Five ways to build your interview presence📝
The "interview season" shouldn't be the first time you practice your interpersonal skills. Like any clinical procedure, interviewing is a muscle that requires reps. Here are five ways to build your interview presence while you’re still in the trenches of your pre-med years. 1. The "Patient-First" Narrative: Reframe Your…