Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Tips & Advice

Preparing for Medical School Jun 24, 2020

Thrive on the MCAT by following this advice

An MCAT score is a key factor in your medical school application portfolio. Experts offer insight on how prospective medical students can excel on the exam.

Preparing for Medical School Jun 16, 2020

College freshman to M1: A timeline to medical school admission

Learn with the AMA about the steps you can take during each year of college to strengthen your medical school application.

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Preparing for Medical School May 15, 2020

COVID-19 means a shorter MCAT: What aspiring med students must know

Due to the pandemic, the MCAT has been shortened and is being offered at additional times. Learn with the AMA how that should change your study approach.

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Preparing for Medical School Apr 9, 2020

How COVID-19 is affecting medical school admissions

The pandemic has upended American life, and the medical school admissions process is no exception. Look for these changes in the short term and over a longer time horizon.

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Medical education COVID-19 resource guide

AMA provides guidance and resources for medical residents and fellows, medical students and medical faculty during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Preparing for Medical School Feb 27, 2020

Designing your MCAT prep program? Follow these 6 steps

You should begin preparing for the MCAT several months out. A Kaplan MCAT prep expert details how to make the most of that time.

Preparing for Medical School Dec 3, 2019

Top tips for premeds on getting into medical school

You have burning questions about the medical school admissions process, and the AMA has answers. Find some great advice to help kick-start your career in medicine.

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Preparing for Medical School Sep 9, 2019

Why a low GPA may not sink your medical school application

From pursuing a post-baccalaureate program to getting a master's, applicants have options to improve their odds. Learn how to get into the school of your choice despite a low GPA.

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