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November 25, 2025

Medical Schools in Arizona: How to Get In (2025)

November 25, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Medical Schools in Arizona: How to Get In (2025)

Learn how hard it is to get into Arizona medical schools and the strategies you can use to increase your admissions odds

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November 25, 2025

Tuition at Every Medical School in the United States (Updated in 2025)

November 25, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Tuition at Every Medical School in the United States (Updated in 2025)

How much does medical school cost? Learn the medical school tuition and fees for every school in the United States, from the highest to the lowest.

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November 25, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 10 Comments
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November 19, 2025

Medical Schools in Arkansas: How to Get In (2025)

November 19, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Medical Schools in Arkansas: How to Get In (2025)

Everything you need to know about Medical Schools in Arkansas: degree and course offerings, statistics and strategies to be a competitive candidate

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November 18, 2025

Medical Schools in Alabama: How to Get In (2025)

November 18, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Medical Schools in Alabama: How to Get In (2025)

Learn all about the medical schools in Alabama, types of programs, statistics and strategies to get accepted

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November 13, 2025

How to Get Into UCSD Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

November 13, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into UCSD Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

Learn the UCSD Medical School acceptance rate, admissions requirements, and read a UCSD secondary application essay example

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November 13, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 2 Comments
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November 13, 2025

How to Get Into UConn Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

November 13, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into UConn Medical School: Requirements and Strategies

Learn the UConn Medical School acceptance rate, admissions requirements, and strategies to tackle UConn Medical School secondary application essays

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November 13, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 2 Comments
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November 13, 2025

How to Get Into RUSH Medical College: Requirements and Strategies

November 13, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into RUSH Medical College: Requirements and Strategies

Learn RUSH Medical College’s requirements, acceptance rate, and admissions strategies, plus RMC secondary essay examples

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November 07, 2025

Complete Guide to Extracurricular Activities for Premeds in New York City

November 07, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Complete Guide to Extracurricular Activities for Premeds in New York City

How to find clinical volunteer opportunities “near me” in the Big Apple

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November 06, 2025

The Best Premed Schools in California (2025)

November 06, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Best Premed Schools in California (2025)

Learn how California’s top colleges prepare their students for medical school plus unique aspects of each school, and admissions strategies to help you get in.

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November 06, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 6 Comments
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November 06, 2025

What is a Good SAT Score? The Definitive Guide

November 06, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
What is a Good SAT Score? The Definitive Guide

Find out what SAT score you need to be a competitive college applicant and what to aim for based on your dream schools.

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November 04, 2025

Post baccalaureate Programs: How to Get In (Essay Examples Included)

November 04, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Post baccalaureate Programs: How to Get In (Essay Examples Included)

Everything you need to know about post bacc programs, including a post bacc personal statement example

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November 04, 2025

Early Action vs. Early Decision: Pros and Cons and What Your Child Should Do

November 04, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Early Action vs. Early Decision: Pros and Cons and What Your Child Should Do

Learn the key differences between Early Action and Early Decision to help you and your child choose the best college application strategy.

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November 02, 2025

MD vs. DO: The Biggest Differences (And Which is Better)

November 02, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
MD vs. DO: The Biggest Differences (And Which is Better)

What is a DO vs. MD? Learn the truth about how allopathic and osteopathic medical programs can impact your residency, career, and salary

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November 02, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 20 Comments
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October 29, 2025

Residency Away Rotations: The VSLO Platform

October 29, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Residency Away Rotations: The VSLO Platform

Learn about the AAMC’s VSLO platform as you apply for away rotations.

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October 26, 2025

How to Ask to Shadow a Doctor (Example Scripts Included)

October 26, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Ask to Shadow a Doctor (Example Scripts Included)

Learn word-for-word how to set up your dream shadowing gig including how to find a doctor to shadow, how to make contact, and example email and phone scripts

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October 26, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 6 Comments
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October 23, 2025

How Long is the MCAT? A Complete Time Breakdown

October 23, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How Long is the MCAT? A Complete Time Breakdown

A complete section-by-section MCAT time breakdown, plus answers to frequently asked test day questions

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October 23, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 4 Comments
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October 22, 2025

How to Get a Perfect MCAT Score: Strategies From a 528 Scorer

October 22, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get a Perfect MCAT Score: Strategies From a 528 Scorer

How hard is it to get a perfect MCAT score? Learn study strategies to achieve the elusive 528, plus a breakdown of perfect scores and how hard it is to achieve

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October 22, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 9 Comments
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October 15, 2025

Medical School Acceptance Rates by Race (2025): Does Ethnicity Play a Role?

October 15, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
Medical School Acceptance Rates by Race (2025): Does Ethnicity Play a Role?

Learn how much race matters when applying to medical schools and how diversity is achieved through admissions

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October 15, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 50 Comments
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October 15, 2025

How Hard Is It to Get into Medical School? (2025)

October 15, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
How Hard Is It to Get into Medical School? (2025)

Admissions statistics, application mistakes, and strategies to get into medical school despite increasing competition

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October 14, 2025

The Best Computer Science Colleges and How to Get Accepted

October 14, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Best Computer Science Colleges and How to Get Accepted

Explore the top-ranked computer science colleges, including average GPAs and strategies to boost your admissions odds

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October 14, 2025/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 4 Comments
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