Medical School Applications

Preparing for Medical School Dec 26, 2019

Medical school secondary applications: Make yours stand out

A medical school will likely ask you to fill out a more specific secondary application. Admissions officers offer advice on how to make yours standout.

Preparing for Medical School Dec 19, 2019

Wait-listed by your top-choice medical school? What you should know

Some things are worth waiting for. Is your first-choice medical school one of them?

Preparing for Medical School Dec 03, 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.

Preparing for Medical School Nov 28, 2019

Earned bachelor’s abroad? Key facts on U.S. med school admissions

International students who finish university abroad face a bit of an uphill climb, but landing a U.S. medical school spot is far from an impossibility.

Preparing for Medical School Oct 08, 2019

How to line up great medical school letters of recommendation

Having good letters of recommendation is key for getting into the medical school of your choice. Follow this advice from the AMA.

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Preparing for Medical School Sep 09, 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.

Preparing for Medical School Aug 29, 2019

Second time’s a charm: Your guide to reapplying to medical school

Not everyone gets into the medical school in their initial application cycle. How can you tilt the odds in your favor the second time around?

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