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Preparing for Medical School

Going directly from college to medical school: What it takes

If you plan to follow a path directly from undergrad to medical school with no time in between, planning is key. Here's what you need to do, starting junior year.

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Preparing for Medical School

4 tips to help you master the MCAT’s CARS section

Your MCAT CARS score is critical to getting into the medical school of your choice. Perfect your MCAT CARS strategy with these tips from the AMA.

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Preparing for Medical School

The MCAT is not just another standardized exam. Here’s why.

Learn more about how the Medical College Admissions Test is a different animal than any exam you have ever taken.

Medical School Life

Medical student leadership opportunities

Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or national levels to represent medical students and address their concerns.

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Preparing for Medical School

4 ways medical school will challenge you more than undergrad

The flow of information is fast and the volume is vast. Those are just two of the reasons medical school is so challenging.

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Preparing for Medical School

Is there a right time to apply to medical school?

Ideally, you apply to medical school when your life plan dictates. But when is that? Get advice from the people who work in medical school admissions.

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Preparing for Medical School

Beyond the MCAT: Here's what else med schools are looking for

Your medical school application is more than a test score. Here’s a look at the other significant factors in med school admissions.

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Medical School Life

Effective med student-entrepreneurs have these 5 traits

For some students, a desire to innovate begins in medical school. What do students need to succeed? One entrepreneurship expert weighs in

Med School Prep Checklist

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