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How did you choose your primary clinical experience (CNA, EMT, scribing, hospice, etc.), and what is one honest pros/cons list you would give someone deciding between them today? Let us know in the comments!
There is a reason med school interviewers ask about your life outside the library. It’s because the patience you learn while training a dog, the teamwork you build in a rec sports league, or the empathy you develop through creative writing can’t be taught in a lecture hall. These "side quests" are actually building the…
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…
What counts as a 'red flag' on your application? We reached out to a Kaplan admissions consultant (who is also a Doctor) to get the real scoop. She broke down exactly what you should address, what you can save for the interview, and why you should stop worrying about those slightly less-than-perfect grades. Check out her…
To maximize your chances of being admitted to medical school through the rolling admissions process, aim to submit your AMCAS, AACOMAS, or TMDSAS application as soon as that primary application service opens for submission in May. Below is our recommended timeline designed to help you submit early, ensuring high quality…
Missed our admissions event? No worries! Catch some of the highlights below and make sure to grab your spot for a free 30-minute advisory session! FREE ADVISING SESSION We kicked things off with an FAQ session featuring Alyssa Cole Mixon, DO, MBA, a Kaplan Medical School admissions consultant with nearly nine years of…
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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