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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…
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…
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…
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…
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 😊✨
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…
🎓🎉 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…
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.)…
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!
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…
Free Webinar TONIGHT! Topic: How/Why to gain clinical experience abroad✈️🌍
Atlantis is a company that facilitates opportunities to travel abroad and build your healthcare application. Hear from a panel consisting of Atlantis alumni who spent time during summer break gaining clinical experience. The panelists will discuss this program and answer your questions. This webinar is relevant for any…
Happy Meme Monday!😊
What's your major, and does it matter to admissions?
Hi all! If you haven’t seen me around, I’m Madison, a rising fourth year medical student in the Northeast. Most of my life now is electives, research, studying for Step 2, and making sure my cats don’t cause indescribable chaos – which is a fair bit different from how things were in undergrad! Today, I’m going to talk…
Discover the Doctor in You: 5 Steps to Jump-Start Your Med School Application (Step 4)
Hi, all, hope you had a great weekend! So far we've talked about Who You Are, What You Do, and Where You Are. Step 4 will focus on Why You're Interested in Medicine. Clearly articulating why you want to devote your life to this career is paramount to a powerful application. It's not enough to simply state your desire to…
How's your MCAT prep journey going? 😅 #MemeMonday
Are you just starting out and feeling the excitement, or knee-deep in study materials and feeling the pressure? Share your stage of preparation and support each other through the rollercoaster ride to success! 🚀
Discover the Doctor in You: 5 Steps to Jump-Start Your Med School Application (Step 5)
Welcome to Step 5 of our "mini-series!" So far we've talked about Who You Are, What You Do, Where You Are, and Why You're Interested in Medicine. Now we'll focus on When You're Applying. If you plan on submitting your application in Spring 2024 for entrance to medical school in Fall 2025, now is a good time to get started…
Discover the Doctor in You: 5 Steps to Jump-Start Your Med School Application (Step 3)
So far we've talked about WHO YOU ARE and WHAT YOU DO. Now it's time to explore… WHERE YOU ARE: Where did you grow up? Did you face any challenges in that environment? What were your experiences with healthcare? What worked well? What didn't? Where did you go to college? How was it different from home? How did you adjust…
Discover the Doctor in You: 5 Steps to Jump-Start Your Med School Application (Step 2)
Hi, all, hope you've been having a great week! Ready to continue your application prep? The first step was to think about WHO YOU ARE, what's important to you at a core level, and how this will direct your work as a physician. The second step is to analyze WHAT YOU DO. How do you spend your time? Which activities make you…
Discover the Doctor in You: 5 Steps to Jump-Start Your Med School Application (Step 1)
Applying to med school? Struggling to understand what admissions committees are looking for? Aside from academic requirements, they appreciate applicants who genuinely know themselves and can convey their career vision effectively. In other words they value AUTHENTICITY. How do you capture that? By spending time reflecting…
To make or not to make: New Years resolutions
A new year, especially one that starts on a Monday, can be a great opportunity to set new goals for ourselves - new year, clean slate, new goals! But I'm not always very successful at keeping my resolutions; few weeks in and I start to slip up and fall back into doing what I was doing before. When I reflect on why, it's…
Balancing Life and MCAT Prep📚️
Finding the right balance between your daily life and MCAT prep can be tricky. How did or do you balance your MCAT preparation with other commitments? Share your tips below!
MCAT Question of the Day ID #1756 - Biochemical Reaction
Check out the question of the day, then come back here and let us know what answer you got!
MCAT Question of the Day ID #1817 - Polymorphisms and the DRD2 Gene
Let's talk about the question of the day!
MCAT Question of the Day ID #1837 - United States Population
On today's question of the day, we talked about the US population. What answer did you choose? Let us know in the comments below!
MCAT Question of the Day ID #1785 - Second-Order Kinetics
Today's question of the day asks you to identify the rate law for the reaction shown. How did you do? Let us know your answer below!
MCAT Question of the Day ID #1771 - Muscle Pyruvate Dehydrogenase
If you haven't already, go answer the question of the day then come back and let us know how you did!

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