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Resident & medical student COVID-19 resource guide

AMA provides guidance and resources for medical residents and students 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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Preparing for Medical School Aug 8, 2019

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.

Preparing for Medical School Jul 31, 2019

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.

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Preparing for Medical School Jul 22, 2019

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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Preparing for Medical School May 24, 2019

MCAT scores and medical school success: Do they correlate?

The MCAT is key to earning admission to medical school. How well the test score predicts your med school career is a bit more complicated. Find out why.

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