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Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Personal Statement, Secondaries, and Work & Activities

Of all the graduate and professional schools, medical school has the most onerous admissions process. Between MCATs, science prerequisites, personal statements, and secondaries, it can certainly feel overwhelming. In the 15 years we’ve been helping...

What to Include AND NOT INCLUDE In Your AMCAS Personal Statement

As the May 2nd AMCAS release date approaches, many applicants have begun planning their applications and personal statements. After nearly 20 years of helping people get into top medical schools, I have seen, over and...