Premed Student Resources

What It Takes to Get into Medical School

How to get into medical school As an ambitious pre-med reader, you’re probably excited to find out more about getting into medical school. Summer is an especially great time to start thinking about what you’ll need to accomplish to increase your chances of acceptance. On the other hand, researching medical school application information, incoming class statistics, and admissions...

Admissions Part 4: AMCAS Takeaways

By Ari Morgenstern 1. Revise before submitting the AMCAS There is only one chance to submit the AMCAS per application cycle. Any errors or revisions will be difficult, if not impossible, to correct. Therefore, it is imperative to review the AMCAS a few days prior to submitting. Additionally, you should have family, friends, or mentors review...

Reapplying to Medical School: Changing Your Approach

By Emily Hause Are you reapplying to medical school? Maybe you were declined from the schools you applied to, or you are coming back after some time off. Regardless of your situation, gearing up for a second (or third) application cycle requires some forethought and strategy. How to improve your candidacy when reapplying Getting back...

How To Choose a Pre-Med Major

Choosing your field of study is important—but not as important as your MCAT score! Choosing a pre-med major can be one of the most important decisions you make, even before you step foot on a college campus. Some students will have already long ago decided which field of study they want to pursue; others may...