Mar 11

616: Inside DO Admissions: What the Osteopathic World Wants You to Know

(00:00) — Welcome and origin story: Kyle’s path into med ed without being a physician(00:46) — Early admissions work and philosophy: get students into—and out of—med school(02:58) — What AACOM’s VP of UME Services does: support across 71 DO locations(04:48) — Admitted-to-M1 is ha ... Show More

48m 11s

Mar 4

615: Why His Application ‘Made Sense’—and Scored 16 Interviews

(00:00) — Late to medicine: Chris didn’t consider being a doctor until college, shaped by early family experiences with inadequate care.(01:20) — Struggling student to UC Davis: He describes a nontraditional path and surprise at earning a single college acceptance.(02:50) — “You ... Show More

35m 20s

Feb 18

614: ADHD, Anxiety, and the MCAT: Getting Help, Getting In

(00:00) — Opening + Early Spark: PBS Nova lights up neuroscience and a reluctant interest in medicine.(01:11) — Family Expectations vs Autonomy: Pressure from a physician dad meets teenage rebellion.(02:38) — Why the Brain: Linking biology to behavior and people.(03:51) — MD vs P ... Show More

47m 36s

Mar 2021

126: How Should I Categorize my Extracurricular Activities?

An important part of the med school application is the extracurricular activities section. How do you know which category your activities falls in? Listen to seeLinks:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @Medic ... Show More

18m 20s

Aug 2021

144: How Do You Show Schools You Don't Have Commitment Issues

Our coaching call today centers around a student who has bounced around several schools, majors and paths. How does she communicate she wants to be a doctor?Links:Full Episode BlogMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelBlueprint MCATApplication ... Show More

27m 22s

Mar 2022

166: What's The Latest You Can Take The MCAT?

This student wants to know when is the latest they can take the MCAT & what med schools think about international mission trips.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaNational Health Service CorpsMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSc ... Show More

19m 1s

Dec 2021

156: Is MCAT Test Anxiety Going to Keep Me From Med School?

This premed has been struggling with testing anxiety, and has done poorly on the MCAT because of it. Can he recover from both testing anxiety and a low score?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalS ... Show More

13m 15s

Jan 2021

117: How to Stand Out When Underrepresented in Medicine

How should someone who is underrepresented in medicine approach the medical school application process? My advice? Don't worry about standing out—be yourself!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaAAMC core competenciesMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube chan ... Show More

21m 4s

Jul 2022

177: Should I Reapply to Med School If I'm On A Waitlist?

This student is debating retaking their MCAT and reapplying or holding out for the waitlist. What should they do?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Preme ... Show More

17m 6s

Feb 2022

260: What is the MCAT Diagnostic For?

Today we talk about what your MCAT diagnostic score means and what you should do moving forward from it.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

16 m

Jan 2022

257: 4-6 Month MCAT Study Plans

On today's episode, we talk about what a 4-6 month study schedule should look like.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

22m 47s

Apr 2021

219: Strategies and Tips to Navigate Your Way Through the MCAT

Today, I'm joined by Blueprint MCAT instructor, Alex. We talk about everything from his fun accent, education abroad, MCAT tips and strategies.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

32m 35s

Aug 2023

323: MCAT and Real Life: When to get Proactive About Changing MCAT Plans

Sometimes your life's timeline can get in the way of your plan for the MCAT. Learn how being proactive can balance that out. Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

24m 4s

519: How to Figure Out if You're a Good ...

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