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June 02, 2025

Medical School Secondary Essay Prompts (2025-2026)

June 02, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Medical School Secondary Essay Prompts (2025-2026)

A complete list of med school secondary prompts to help you get ahead and stay organized during your admissions process

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June 02, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 19 Comments
Admissions, Medical School
student portal resources
May 28, 2025

How to Ace Medical School Interviews (Questions Included)

May 28, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Ace Medical School Interviews (Questions Included)

100+ common medical school interview questions, plus time-tested approaches to answering questions like “Tell me about yourself” and “What is your biggest weakness?”

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May 28, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 27 Comments
Admissions, Medical School
student portal resources, medical school interviews
May 23, 2025

MMI Interview: The Ultimate Guide (150 Sample Questions Included)

May 23, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
MMI Interview: The Ultimate Guide (150 Sample Questions Included)

Learn the different types of MMI interview questions and how to answer them. Plus, 150 MMI interview questions and the complete list of medical schools that use MMI.

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May 23, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 6 Comments
Admissions, Medical School
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May 03, 2025

The Ideal ERAS Timeline (2025)

May 03, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Ideal ERAS Timeline (2025)

What to do each month of your medical residency application year to match to your dream specialty

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May 03, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 3 Comments
Medical Residency, Residency, Admissions
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April 28, 2025

When Should You Take the DAT? The Ideal Timeline

April 28, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
When Should You Take the DAT? The Ideal Timeline

Learn when to take the DAT, including deadlines, how to plan your test date, and strategies for scheduling it within your predental journey

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April 28, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Dental School, Admissions
dental school admissions, dental school, dat, dental admissions test, timeline
April 18, 2025

How to Succeed as a UC Davis Premed

April 18, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Succeed as a UC Davis Premed

Everything you need to know about being a premed at UC Davis, including UC Davis premed requirements, extracurriculars, the best premed majors, and the UC Davis premed acceptance rate.

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April 18, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Admissions, Medical School
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April 11, 2025

Medical Schools in New Jersey: How to Get In (2025)

April 11, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Medical Schools in New Jersey: How to Get In (2025)

Which are the best medical schools in New Jersey? Learn the New Jersey medical school rankings, plus strategies to get into your top-choice programs

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April 11, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 2 Comments
Medical School, Admissions
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April 08, 2025

Dental School Personal Statement: The Ultimate Guide (Examples Included)

April 08, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Dental School Personal Statement: The Ultimate Guide (Examples Included)

Learn step-by-step how to write a unique dental school personal statement, including full length examples

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April 08, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 3 Comments
Admissions, Applications, Dental School
Dental School Applications, Dental School Admissions
April 04, 2025

How to Succeed as a Rutgers Premed

April 04, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Succeed as a Rutgers Premed

Everything you need to know about Rutgers premed, including premed requirements, the best extracurriculars, and the Rutgers premed acceptance rate

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April 04, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 1 Comment
Admissions, Medical School
March 25, 2025

Medical Schools in Nevada: How to Get In (2025)

March 25, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Medical Schools in Nevada: How to Get In (2025)

Learn everything you need to know about medical schools in Nevada, from admissions statistics and program details to strategies for acceptance

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March 25, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Medical School, Admissions
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March 25, 2025

How to Get Into Eastern Virginia Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

March 25, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Eastern Virginia Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

Learn the Eastern Virginia Medical School ranking and admissions strategies, plus a sample EVMS secondary essay

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March 25, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Admissions, Applications, Medical School
Medical School Applications, Medical School Admissions
March 17, 2025

Medical Schools in Alabama: How to Get In (2025)

March 17, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Medical Schools in Alabama: How to Get In (2025)

Learn all about the medical schools in Alabama, types of programs, statistics and strategies to get accepted

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March 17, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Medical School, Admissions
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March 14, 2025

Medical Schools in Vermont: How to Get In (2025)

March 14, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Medical Schools in Vermont: How to Get In (2025)

All the facts about medical schools in Vermont: the best programs, statistics, and strategies for getting in

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March 14, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Admissions, Applications, Medical School
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March 12, 2025

How to Prepare for the Casper Test to Get Into Medical School (2025)

March 12, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Prepare for the Casper Test to Get Into Medical School (2025)

Learn what’s covered, when to take it, and how to study, including Casper practice questions and answers

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March 12, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 37 Comments
Admissions, Medical School
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February 20, 2025

Medical School Requirements in 2025: The Definitive Guide

February 20, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Medical School Requirements in 2025: The Definitive Guide

Learn what medical school prerequisites to take and what extracurricular activities to pursue to meet your premed requirements and maximize your admission chances

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February 20, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 19 Comments
Admissions, Medical School
student portal resources
February 14, 2025

AMCAS Application: The Ultimate Guide (2025)

February 14, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
AMCAS Application: The Ultimate Guide (2025)

A step-by-step guide to completing the AMCAS application for medical school

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February 14, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 31 Comments
Admissions, Applications, Medical School
student portal resources
February 13, 2025

Does Undergrad Prestige Matter for Med School?

February 13, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Does Undergrad Prestige Matter for Med School?

Learn about the ways in which medical schools consider the prestige of your undergraduate institution when making admissions decisions

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February 13, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 75 Comments
Admissions, Applications, Medical School
Medical School Admissions, Medical School Applications
February 08, 2025

MD vs. DO: The Biggest Differences (And Which is Better)

February 08, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
MD vs. DO: The Biggest Differences (And Which is Better)

What is a DO vs. MD? Learn the truth about how allopathic and osteopathic medical programs can impact your residency, career, and salary

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February 08, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 20 Comments
Admissions, Medical School
student portal resources, MD, DO programs, MD programs, osteopathic medical schools, allopathic medical schools, md vs do
January 29, 2025

The Ideal Dental School Application Timeline (2025-2026)

January 29, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Ideal Dental School Application Timeline (2025-2026)

What to do each month of the 2024-2025 application cycle to ensure timely, high-quality materials and maximize your odds of getting accepted into dental school


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January 29, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Dental School, Admissions, Applications
dental school application timeline, dental school timeline
January 18, 2025

Tuition at Every Medical School in the United States (Updated in 2025)

January 18, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Tuition at Every Medical School in the United States (Updated in 2025)

How much does medical school cost? Learn the medical school tuition and fees for every school in the United States, from the highest to the lowest.

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January 18, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 10 Comments
Admissions, Medical School
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