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What is your "why"?
As we all know, pursuing a career in medicine is quite the commitment- one that demands years of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. But amidst the grueling hours of study and intense training, lies a deeper, personal motivation that drives each aspiring doctor. I'd love to know why you're interested in going to med…
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What I am doing this summer to prepare for medical school
This summer, I am Volunteering and working alongside doctors at Yale New Haven Hospital. Volunteering at Yale New Haven Hospital to research Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is an eye-opening experience! I assist with data collection, patient interactions, and literature reviews, gaining invaluable medical knowledge and research…
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How I use Google Calendar and Notion to balance my life as a pre-med student
Hi everyone! My name is Annie Tran. I go to Indiana University, majoring in human biology. As a pre-med student, I prioritize academics, but I also make sure to dedicate time to my hobbies and social events to avoid burnout. To keep my life balanced and organized, I rely on two tools: Google Calendar and Notion. Google…
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My Summer 2024
Hello everyone! My name is Lauren and I am a senior at FSU. I have been an SBA with kaplan alittle over a year now! It has been so fun to grow with my fellow peers! I would like to take a moment to talk about what my Summer 2024 looks like! I plan to graduate this fall, so it is definitely coming sooner than later flooding…
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My Pre-Med Summer
Hey all! It's Sydney from The University of Alabama! I'm a SBA at UA about to enter my senior year as a chemistry major on the pre-med track, which basically means I'm at the busiest summer I've ever had. I'm in the middle of the process of applying to medical school, and I hope to have my primary application submitted to…
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Summer: Pre-Med Edition
Hi everyone, it's Brooke from Georgia Tech. As a rising 4th year, this is my last summer of undergrad (in denial about this😭)… so I wanted to take some time to dive into what I did during my three summer breaks: My 1st summer, I decided to study abroad in Europe at a satellite campus in Metz, France. I spent three months…
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Which one do you prioritize?
Hi everyone! I’m Abby, a pre-med student at the University of Houston. Between my studies and my involvement with organizations, I’ve often heard the classic college saying: "Sleep, Social Life, or School—Pick Two." This phrase is something many of us can relate to, especially as pre-med students with jam-packed schedules.…
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Summer Plans
At the beginning of this summer, I did an abroad program for Public Health in Madrid. It was an amazing experience and I learned so much about the healthcare field! I am currently studying for the MCAT with the help of Kaplan!! It's definitely a long, hard process, but I am so grateful for all the resources and guidance…
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Pre-Med Success: Balancing Books and Beyond
Hi everyone! I’m Abby, a pre-med student at the University of Houston, majoring in Public Health with a minor in Biology. When I'm not buried in textbooks, I’m working as a Member Relations Officer for the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA). Today, I want to talk about something that many pre-med students struggle…
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Pre-Med Success: Balance Books and Beyond
Hi everyone! I’m Abby, a pre-med student at the University of Houston, majoring in Public Health with a minor in Biology. When I'm not buried in textbooks, I’m working as a Member Relations Officer for the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA). Today, I want to talk about something that many pre-med students struggle…
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My Summer!! #SBAGiveway
My summer so far has been filled to the brim with activities, whether it be studying for the MCAT (which I'm taking in August, wish me luck), shadowing a Neurologist at Jackson Memorial Hospital, or working on campus at the University of Miami! It's been quite a packed summer for me, and stressful at times as the MCAT…
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Summer full of MCAT!
This summer I'm using Kaplan's Live Online course to study for my MCAT in July. It's been a long and wild ride, but I'm feeling more and more prepared every day :) I'm so excited to start school back up and hopefully be done with MCAT studying!