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Stop Being a "Checklist" Pre-Med: How to Find Your Spike 🚀
Let's talk about the "well-rounded" applicant. Spoiler alert: your definition and the admissions committee's are likely fundamentally different. Admissions committees at top-tier med schools are tired of constantly seeing the same 4.0 GPA student who volunteered at a hospital for 100 hours because they had to. They aren't…
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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…
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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…
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Unconventional Majors: What I Learned Along The Way- Ft. a Rising 4th Year Med Student✨
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…
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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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🚨❓Ask Us Anything with Maria Lofftus, Admissions Consultant: Clinical vs Research Experience
Hi, my name is Maria Lofftus and I am a Kaplan Medical School Admissions Consultant. I am often asked by applicants which is more important to a medical school admissions committee, research, or clinical experience. They also want to know what makes a good clinical experience. Of all the components of your medical school…