Being asked to write a diversity essay as a secondary in med school is something a lot of pre-meds struggle with. But one of the best places to go for inspiration, especially as it’s nameless and faceless, are communities like Reddit. There, people seem to feel freer to express their essay ideas. As well as …
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Communities like r/mcat and r/premed have some of the best recommendations when it comes to med school prep. Although I have my own preferred strategies, it can be great to review and curate some of their best answers when it comes to improving on the CARS section of the MCAT. So that’s what I’ve done …
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The CARS section of the MCAT can be a nightmare. For students who’ve been focusing hard on STEM-based prereqs, there’s very little exposure to the type of verbal reasoning CARS questions present. So… What is the best way to study for CARS MCAT? The best way to study CARS for MCAT is to start early …
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There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to calling medical school admissions teams. For nervous applicants awaiting confirmation or rejection, that’s understandable. But… Should applicants be calling the medical school admissions office to ask about their status? No, not really. There is little point in calling to see about your status, beyond wasting your …
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Shadowing is essential when deciding on a career in healthcare. Without it, it’s hard to get any application to further education taken seriously. But finding programs near to you can sometimes prove difficult! If you’re based in Atlanta, these physician shadowing programs could be worth exploring. Before we dive into the list of physician shadowing …
Medical school personal statement hooks, although they need to be used very carefully, can certainly help bring some personality and originality to an application. Making up the introductory paragraph of your essay that leads the reader in, they’re also very important. But it can be hard knowing where to start when it comes to putting …
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Most medical school diversity essay prompts give little away when it comes to helping you with ideas on what to write. Without seeing examples? It’s incredibly difficult to know where to get started! As a medical student with an undergrad in English, I thought I’d run my eye over some of the web’s popular medical …
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Putting together an incredible diversity essay for a college or med school application can be tough. Knowing where to start, or exactly what it is a school wants to see or read, only adds to the challenge. A good way to prepare and get a better understanding of what diversity essays are all about is …
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Shadowing is critical in helping you decide on a career in healthcare. But finding programs near to you can sometimes prove difficult. If you’re based in Houston, these physician shadowing programs could be a great fit for you. Before we dive into the list of physician shadowing programs in Houston, check out our list of …
Shadowing is critical in helping you decide on a career in healthcare. But finding programs near to you can sometimes prove difficult. If you’re based in Chicago, these physician shadowing programs could be a great fit for you. Before we dive into the list of physician shadowing programs in Chicago, why don’t you check out …
