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3 Things I Wish I’d Known as a Pre-Med
What should you know before starting medical school? I’ve finally made it! I officially achieved my dream of becoming a doctor as of May 26, 2017. If you’ve been with me since my medical school...
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How to Plan Your Medical School Application Timeline
Know when and how to submit all the parts of your medical school application. You might think that applying to medical school is pretty much the same as applying to college. Sure, the basic idea is the...
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How Many Medical Schools Should I Apply To?
There are many factors you should consider in selecting prospective med schools. You’re applying to medical school. You’ve taken the MCAT, started your AMCAS application, and planned enough time to...
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What Goes into a Medical School Application?
Prepare for the AMCAS by knowing what to expect. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not the December holidays—it’s medical school application season! Piecing together your medical school...
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Dual Degree Programs in Medical School: FAQs
Combining degrees can expand your career options after medical school. While some students choose to focus on earning a doctorate in medicine—whether it’s an MD or a DO—others choose to broaden their...
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4 Strategies for Successful Secondary Applications
Secondaries are an important step in securing an interview invitation. You’ve heard of the four seasons, right? What about the lesser-known fifth season—secondary application season? It’s one of the...
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First Year of Residency: What It’s Like Being an Intern
Graduating from medical school doesn’t mean you stop learning. Kaplan MCAT expert Emily Hause has been a long-time contributor to the Med School Pulse blog, sharing with you every step of her...
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The Essential Pre-Med Back to School Shopping List
Every pre-med should equip themselves with these six essentials. Back to school shopping season is upon us. You—the hardworking pre-medical student—deserve to treat yourself to the classroom essentials...
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4 Back to School Resolutions for Pre-Meds
This is the year you break those bad pre-med study habits. Summer is winding down, and for many of you pre-med sophomores, juniors, and seniors, that means it’s time to head back to school. Sure, the...
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Building an MCAT Study Schedule: Beyond Basics
Make the most of your limited pre-med prep time. One of the biggest questions we often get asked here at Kaplan by pre-med students is how to build an MCAT study schedule. It’s an especially important...
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