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Requirements for Medical School
Is Volunteer Work Required for Medical School?
Technically, no. Most medical schools do not have volunteer service as a requirement to apply to medical school. However, all medical schools highly recommend getting experience doing medical related work before you apply to medical school. In fact, you…
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About Majors
Will a Double Major Help for Medical School?
It really depends. Remember that the two most important factors for getting into medical school are GPA and MCAT score. Having a double major will not increase either of these factors. What can help is if your double…
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About Majors
Do You Have to Major in a Science Discipline?
No, you do not have to major in a science to go to medical school. This is one of the biggest misconceptions among pre-meds. Majoring in a science does not increase or decrease your chances at obtaining admissions into medical…
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About Majors
What is the Best Major for Medical School?
There is none. A huge misconception is that a student must major in a science discipline to get into medical school; this is as far from the truth as you can get. Medical schools do not give any preference…
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Grades
Can I Use AP Credit for Medical School?
Generally no, you may not use AP credit to fulfill requirements for medical school. Even if your undergraduate institution allows it, most medical schools will not accept it. Some medical schools might accept it if it shows up on…
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What is More Important: Science or Overall GPA?
Science GPA is more important because it is a better indicator of how well a student will be able to handle the science classes at medical school. However, the overall GPA is still important and should not be taken lightly.…
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Applying to Medical School
From a C Student to an A Student
I am currently a second year medical student at NYU’s School of Medicine and I must say that getting into medical school was not a simple task. There were times I struggled immensely in undergrad and at times I just…
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Applying to Medical School
Fact or Myth About the W
There comes a time in almost every student’s life, where the student must decide between a bad grade, and a withdrawal, also known as a “W.” The student must weigh the pros against the cons to make an informed and…
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Articles
My List of 5 Things I Wish I Knew
College was a great time for me. I made friends I’ll keep for a lifetime, learned things I will never forget, and made memories I could have only dreamed of. However, like most college graduates, I do have some regrets,…
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Articles
What Does DO Mean?
A lot of those who want to go into medicine believe that you need to chase after the coveted M.D. degree. After all, it is the degree of doctors on House, Grey’s Anatomy, and every other doctor drama. However, did…
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