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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…
What’s Your Interview Must-Have Power Accessory?
Since medical school interviews are basically the "Final Boss" of the pre-med journey, a little extra confidence goes a long way. Whether it’s a boost of "doctor energy" or just something that keeps you from fidgeting, we all have that one item that makes us feel "interview official". What is your #1 interview 'power…
The Post-Interview Game Plan: How to Seal the Deal
The interview is over. You’ve exhaled, changed out of your fancy interview clothes, and probably want to nap for a week. 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠 But while the hard part is done, the smart part is just beginning.🧠 In the high-stakes world of med school admissions, the "post-game" isn't just a formality; it’s your final chance to prove you’re…
What’s the hardest interview question you’ve ever been asked (med-related or not)?
You’ve prepped your "Why Medicine?" and your "Strengths/Weaknesses," and then the interviewer throws a curveball that makes you wonder if you’ve ever actually spoken English before. Whether it was for a volunteer gig, a lab position, or the Big One, we want to hear about it. What’s the hardest interview question you’ve…
Med School Reapplicant Guide: When to Start and 3 Strategies to Strengthen Your Application
If you have yet to receive your first acceptance, the "waiting game" can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening, as each day goes by without a definitive answer. While schools will continue to extend new acceptances as openings occur, I recommend setting a specific date (one only you can determine) after which you…
If offered the choice, would you do your interviews in person or virtually? 👀
I feel like we’ve all become pros at the "business on the top, pajamas on the bottom" look over the last few years. But there's something about a handshake and actually being in the room that hits different. If you had the choice between interviewing from the comfort of your own space (with your notes taped behind the…
Can a "most meaningful experience" be strictly anticipated? Need advice.
Hi everyone! The title says it all - next year, I will be completing a fellowship in community health. I intend to spend about 2900-3000 hours in this program. Through relationship-based community service in health centers, schools, independent living homes, and other locations, this programs looks to uplift community…
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!