Studying for the MCAT? Brush up on your organic chemistry with this free MCAT Aromatics video lesson, and then check out our list of MCAT study resources.
MCAT Review Topic: Intermolecular Forces
Reviewing for the MCAT? Take advantage of our free MCAT Intermolecular Forces lesson video — plus a list of resources for all your MCAT study needs!
How to Shadow a Doctor
When looking for activities to include on your AMCAS application, shadowing is a powerful way to demonstrate your interest in and realistic knowledge of the field of medicine. Shadowing as many different kinds of doctors as you can is helpful; the only way to know whether you will enjoy a career in a particular area […]
What Do Medical School Admissions Committees Want?
Every year, many med school applicants ask similar questions: “Is my MCAT too low? How many schools should I apply to? Do I have enough clinical experience/research experience/etc.? There are so many people applying – how can I make my personal statement stand out?” The core question underlying most of these is: What are medical […]
MCAT Review Topic: Molecular Genetics
Check out our free video lesson on MCAT molecular genetics, and get a quick review on the building blocks of DNA to prepare you for the MCAT!
MCAT Review Topic: Endocrine System
Brush up on the your knowledge of hormones with our free MCAT Endocrine System lesson video (plus a list of other MCAT study resources!)
The Long Wait for Medical School Applicants
After all the hectic measures you’ve taken to get your primary application and secondary applications submitted, there may be a long period of time before you hear back from medical schools. It’s partly due to the time of year—all the fall and winter holidays—and the thousands of applications that they have to process. You may […]
What You Need to Know Before Applying to Med School
Let’s face it: it’s hard to get into med school. That means that in addition to all your hard work over the past few years – both in and out of class – you need a strong, strategic understanding of the med school application process. What does each part of your application need to accomplish, […]
5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Medical School Profile Early On
Are you planning to apply to med school this cycle? At Accepted, we always advise medical school applicants to apply as early as possible, and have a significant head start on their competition by beginning the application process now. Below are a few easy tips that you can do now to help ensure acceptance. Easy […]
How to Get Into Medical School With a Low GPA
This post is a contribution from our friends at IngeniusPrep. Your grades and MCAT score are important pieces of the med school application. But they’re not everything. Medical schools evaluate you as a whole person in addition to your grades and test scores, and you should think about your candidacy that way. Even if a […]