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July 17, 2025

How to Get Into Tufts University School of Medicine: Requirements and Strategies

July 17, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Tufts University School of Medicine: Requirements and Strategies

Learn the requirements for Tufts University School of Medicine, admissions strategies, plus Tufts secondary essay prompts and sample essays

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Medical School, Admissions
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July 17, 2025

How to Get Into Tulane Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

July 17, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Tulane Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

Learn Tulane Medical School ranking, acceptance rate, and admissions strategies, plus a sample response to the “Why Tulane Medical School” essay prompt

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July 15, 2025

Preparing Your Medical Student CV for Residency (Examples Included)

July 15, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Preparing Your Medical Student CV for Residency (Examples Included)

Master the art of creating an impressive medical residency CV with step-by-step guidance, examples, and strategies to boost your application’s impact.

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July 15, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 1 Comment
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July 12, 2025

How to Get Into UCLA Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

July 12, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into UCLA Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

Learn the UCLA Medical School acceptance rate and admissions strategies, plus sample UCLA secondary essays

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July 11, 2025

How to Get Into Georgetown Medical School: The Ultimate Guide

July 11, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Georgetown Medical School: The Ultimate Guide

Learn the Georgetown Medical School acceptance rate, admissions requirements, and read Georgetown secondary application essay examples

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July 03, 2025

How to Get Into Kaiser Permanente Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

July 03, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Kaiser Permanente Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

How hard is it to get into Kaiser Medical School? Learn requirements, acceptance rate, and strategies for getting into California’s newest medical school

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July 03, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 12 Comments
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July 01, 2025

Letters of Intent for Medical Residency: The Ultimate Guide (Example and Template Included)

July 01, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Letters of Intent for Medical Residency: The Ultimate Guide (Example and Template Included)

Learn how to write a residency letter of intent that maximizes your chances of matching to your top-choice program

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July 01, 2025

How to Get Into Residency Programs as an IMG: The Ultimate Guide

July 01, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Residency Programs as an IMG: The Ultimate Guide

What are the most IMG-friendly residency programs? Learn strategies to maximize your odds of matching into residencies as an international medical graduate

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July 01, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 2 Comments
Medical Residency
June 30, 2025

Ivy League Acceptance Rates 2025: What You're Up Against

June 30, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Ivy League Acceptance Rates 2025: What You're Up Against

Ivy League admissions statistics for the Class of 2028 and strategies to get in despite intense competition

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June 30, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 1 Comment
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June 27, 2025

How to Get Into UCSF Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

June 27, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into UCSF Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

Learn the UCSF acceptance rate, admissions requirements, and strategies, plus UCSF secondary essay examples

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June 26, 2025

How to Get Into Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine: Requirements and Strategies

June 26, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine: Requirements and Strategies

Learn the Mayo Medical School acceptance rate, requirements, and admissions strategies

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June 25, 2025

How to Get Into Johns Hopkins Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

June 25, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Johns Hopkins Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

Learn the Johns Hopkins Medical School acceptance rate, admissions strategies, and read a sample Johns Hopkins secondary essay

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June 25, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 5 Comments
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June 13, 2025

How to Get Into Harvard Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

June 13, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Harvard Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

Learn how to gain admission to one of the most prestigious medical schools in the country, plus a Harvard Medical School personal statement example

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June 13, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 58 Comments
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June 05, 2025

Which Schools Use the Common App? The Rank-Ordered List (2025)

June 05, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian

Discover which schools use the Common App, which don’t, and see them organized by ranking to streamline your college application strategy.

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June 05, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 1 Comment
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June 03, 2025

Test-Optional Colleges and Admissions Strategies for the 2025–2026 Application Cycle

June 03, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Test-Optional Colleges and Admissions Strategies for the 2025–2026 Application Cycle

A comprehensive list of test-optional colleges, plus strategies to help you maximize your admissions odds

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June 03, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 1 Comment
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June 02, 2025

NRMP SOAP Process for Residency: How to Match

June 02, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
NRMP SOAP Process for Residency: How to Match

How does the NRMP SOAP process work? Learn everything you need to know to successfully match into a residency program through SOAP

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June 01, 2025

Couples Match for Residency: The Ultimate Guide

June 01, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Couples Match for Residency: The Ultimate Guide

Discover how the Couples Match works, get expert advice, and explore strategies to maximize your chances of matching with your partner in residency.

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May 28, 2025

How to Ace Medical School Interviews (Questions Included)

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

Master medical school interviews with 120+ questions, sample answers, MMI strategies, and expert tips. Includes virtual interview prep and thank you letter templates.

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May 28, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 26 Comments
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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/ 8 Comments
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May 20, 2025

ERAS Letter of Recommendation: The Definitive Guide (2025)

May 20, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
ERAS Letter of Recommendation: The Definitive Guide (2025)

Learn how to secure strong ERAS letters of recommendation for residency, including request tips, sample scripts, and strategies to impress programs.

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May 20, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 5 Comments
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