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Posts by Emily Schmidt:

The Perfect MCAT Study Schedule – 2023 Edition

Posted on: 11 May 2023

If you’ve ever taken a standardized test like the SAT or GRE, you may be dreading the tedious task of making a study plan as you prep for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Preparing for this exam is a large part of the medical school application timeline and procrastination is not recommended. In fact, […]

Medical School Letter of Recommendation – 2023 Guide

Posted on: 03 May 2023

When you hear the term “letter of recommendation,” your mind may turn to the nerve-wracking experience of asking your favorite high school teacher to write you a recommendation for your college application. The process for requesting a medical school letter of recommendation truly isn’t much different. In fact, the goals are the same. As a […]

Med School Application Timeline 2023-24

Posted on: 25 Apr 2023

It’s that time again – application season! Only this go-around, you’re not applying to the best colleges for pre-med students, the top feeders for medical school, or BS/MD programs. You’re aiming for the big leagues: getting accepted into actual medical school. Just thinking about the length of your to-do list between now and December may […]

MCAT Score Range & Percentiles – 2023

Posted on: 21 Apr 2023

With the end of spring semester (and finals) quickly approaching, you may already be thinking about your next hurdle: studying for the Medical College Admission Test, more commonly known as the MCAT. This standardized, multiple-choice assessment is required by nearly all U.S. medical schools in order to apply. Specifically, it includes four sections that test […]

Average MCAT Score + GPA for Medical School

Posted on: 04 Apr 2023

Whether you’re researching the best pre-med programs or the top medical schools for your dream specialty, chances are you’ve come across the dreaded Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Just like other standardized tests such as the LSAT or GMAT, it tends to get a bad rap because of its perceived difficulty and the weight it […]