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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Medical School Acceptance Timelines (2025-2026): What to Expect After March 15
Hi, my name is Maria Lofftus, a Medical School Admissions Consultant here at Kaplan. First, take a moment to look back at where you were last year. You’ve accomplished so much since then—be proud of your progress! As we move into the next phase of the cycle, here is what you need to know about the upcoming AMCAS deadlines…
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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…
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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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TOP 5 FAQ: #5 What are the Components of the Medical School Application? 🤔 Part 2 of 2
Did you miss part one? Check it out here: What are the Components of the Medical School Application Part 1? After submitting your primary application, the next stage of the application process involves completing secondary applications for the individual medical schools to which you’ve applied. Most medical schools will…
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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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Ask a Medical Student Anything: What do you wish you knew before applying to medical school?
Hi there! I’m Madison, a medical student in the Northeast who just started their fourth year of medical school. I’ve spoken to a number of premedical students over the years, and it made me reflect on things that I wish someone had told me before I applied. I discovered a lot of this stuff from browsing forums, and unless…
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Ask Us Anything! With Claudia Mikail, MD, MPH, & Kaplan Medical School Admissions Consultant
Hi, my name is Claudia Mikail, MD, MPH, and I'm a Kaplan Medical School Admissions Consultant. A common question we get is "Do I need to take all med school required courses (like physics and sociology) before I take the MCAT?" The MCAT is a lot like life. There’s an ideal way to prepare for it and a real way to prepare…