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October 26, 2025

How to Ask to Shadow a Doctor (Example Scripts Included)

October 26, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Ask to Shadow a Doctor (Example Scripts Included)

Learn word-for-word how to set up your dream shadowing gig including how to find a doctor to shadow, how to make contact, and example email and phone scripts

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October 26, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 6 Comments
Medical School
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October 23, 2025

How Long is the MCAT? A Complete Time Breakdown

October 23, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How Long is the MCAT? A Complete Time Breakdown

A complete section-by-section MCAT time breakdown, plus answers to frequently asked test day questions

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October 23, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 4 Comments
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October 22, 2025

How to Get a Perfect MCAT Score: Strategies From a 528 Scorer

October 22, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get a Perfect MCAT Score: Strategies From a 528 Scorer

How hard is it to get a perfect MCAT score? Learn study strategies to achieve the elusive 528, plus a breakdown of perfect scores and how hard it is to achieve

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October 22, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 9 Comments
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October 15, 2025

Medical School Acceptance Rates by Race (2025): Does Ethnicity Play a Role?

October 15, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Medical School Acceptance Rates by Race (2025): Does Ethnicity Play a Role?

Learn how much race matters when applying to medical schools and how diversity is achieved through admissions

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October 15, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 50 Comments
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October 15, 2025

How Hard Is It to Get into Medical School? (2025)

October 15, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How Hard Is It to Get into Medical School? (2025)

Admissions statistics, application mistakes, and strategies to get into medical school despite increasing competition

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October 14, 2025

The Best Computer Science Colleges and How to Get Accepted

October 14, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Best Computer Science Colleges and How to Get Accepted

Explore the top-ranked computer science colleges, including average GPAs and strategies to boost your admissions odds

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October 14, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 4 Comments
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September 30, 2025

How to Get Into Ivy League Schools: The Definitive Guide

September 30, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Ivy League Schools: The Definitive Guide

How hard is it to get into Ivy League schools? Discover strategic ways to boost your Ivy League admissions odds

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September 30, 2025

The Best Undergraduate Business Schools: A Complete List (2025)

September 30, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Best Undergraduate Business Schools: A Complete List (2025)

Learn the top-ranked undergraduate business programs and admissions strategies to get your child accepted

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September 30, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 5 Comments
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September 30, 2025

The Best UC Schools: UC Rankings 2025

September 30, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Best UC Schools: UC Rankings 2025

Discover the most highly-ranked UC campuses and learn how to determine the best UC schools for your child

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September 30, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 10 Comments
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September 28, 2025

How to Choose the Right Extracurricular Activities for Medical School

September 28, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Choose the Right Extracurricular Activities for Medical School

Learn what looks good on medical school applications, what counts as various extracurricular activities, and how many hours you need

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September 28, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 61 Comments
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September 26, 2025

Ivy League Rankings 2026: The Definitive Guide

September 26, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Ivy League Rankings 2026: The Definitive Guide

Which is the best Ivy League school? Learn how Ivy League rankings are developed, which ones matter, and what they mean for you

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September 26, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 11 Comments
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September 24, 2025

Committee Letter for Medical School: Do You Need One?

September 24, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Committee Letter for Medical School: Do You Need One?

What is a committee letter for medical school? Learn how to get the best committee letter of recommendation, plus answers to frequently asked questions

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September 24, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 19 Comments
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September 23, 2025

Early Assurance Programs for Medical School

September 23, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Early Assurance Programs for Medical School

What are early assurance programs for med school and how competitive are they? Learn how to decide whether an EAP is right for you, plus a complete list of schools that offer early assurance programs

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September 19, 2025

What is a Public Ivy? (2025)

September 19, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
What is a Public Ivy? (2025)

A guide to the top public colleges, what makes a Public Ivy—and why one of them might be the right choice for your child

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September 19, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 6 Comments
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September 19, 2025

When Should You Take the MCAT? The Ideal Timeline

September 19, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
When Should You Take the MCAT? The Ideal Timeline

Learn when to take the MCAT, including the earliest date and the absolute latest date you should take the exam

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September 19, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 81 Comments
Medical School, MCAT
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September 19, 2025

USC vs. UCLA: Which College Is Better?

September 19, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
USC vs. UCLA: Which College Is Better?

Learn key differences between the two most famous universities in Southern California when it comes to academics, student life, and admissions

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September 19, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 13 Comments
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September 16, 2025

What MCAT Score Do You Need to Get Into Medical School? (2025)

September 16, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
What MCAT Score Do You Need to Get Into Medical School? (2025)

What is a good MCAT score? Discover the exact GPA and MCAT score to aim for to become a competitive applicant

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September 16, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 165 Comments
Medical School, MCAT
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September 16, 2025

How to Get Into UCI: Requirements and Strategies

September 16, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into UCI: Requirements and Strategies

Learn the UC Irvine acceptance rate, average GPA, and application requirements to improve your UCI admissions odds

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September 11, 2025

How to Get Into West Point: Strategies and Essays That Worked

September 11, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into West Point: Strategies and Essays That Worked

Learn the West Point requirements, plus strategies for writing West Point application essays

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September 11, 2025

How to Get Into Yale: Essays and Strategies That Worked

September 11, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Yale: Essays and Strategies That Worked

Learn how hard it is to get into Yale, admissions requirements, and successful essay examples

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September 11, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 1 Comment
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