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February 19, 2021

How Long is the MCAT? A Complete Time Breakdown

February 19, 2021/ 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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February 19, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 4 Comments
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MCAT, Medical School Applications, Medical School Admissions
February 17, 2021

Kinematics Equations for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

February 17, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian
Kinematics Equations for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

Learn key MCAT concepts about kinematics, plus practice questions and answers


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February 17, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 10 Comments
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MCAT Physics
February 12, 2021

Atomic and Nuclear Physics for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

February 12, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian
Atomic and Nuclear Physics for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

Learn key MCAT concepts about atomic and nuclear physics, plus practice questions and answers

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February 12, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 6 Comments
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February 12, 2021

Letters of Recommendation for Graduate School: The Definitive Guide

February 12, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian
Letters of Recommendation for Graduate School: The Definitive Guide

Who, when, and how to ask for a letter of recommendation for graduate school, including word-for-word scripts and a sample letter

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February 11, 2021

Ross University School of Medicine: What You Need to Know

February 11, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian
Ross University School of Medicine: What You Need to Know

Is Ross University a good medical school? Learn the Ross Medical School acceptance rate, admissions requirements, and strategies to get accepted

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February 11, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 4 Comments
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Medical School Applications, Medical School Admissions
February 07, 2021

What to Do When Deferred from Your Dream College

February 07, 2021/ Guest User
What to Do When Deferred from Your Dream College

Learn what a college admissions deferral means for your student, strategies for next steps, plus a sample college deferral letter

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College
February 04, 2021

Should You Go to Law School? A List of Pros vs. Cons

February 04, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian
Should You Go to Law School? A List of Pros vs. Cons

A glimpse into what kinds of students go to law school, and how to determine whether law school is the right choice for you

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February 04, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 3 Comments
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January 30, 2021

Learning and Memory for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

January 30, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian
Learning and Memory for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

Learn key MCAT concepts about learning and memory, plus practice questions and answers

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January 30, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 5 Comments
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January 29, 2021

What to Wear to a College Interview: The Ultimate Guide

January 29, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian
What to Wear to a College Interview: The Ultimate Guide

Should your child wear jeans to a college interview? Learn what’s appropriate and what’s not

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College
January 25, 2021

How to Use MSAR to Build Your Medical School List

January 25, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Use MSAR to Build Your Medical School List

Learn how to apply medical schools strategically using your MSAR subscription

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Medical School
January 24, 2021

MCAT Biochemistry: Everything You Need to Know

January 24, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian
MCAT Biochemistry: Everything You Need to Know

The topics you need to know to ace MCAT Biochemistry questions, plus strategies to help you maximize your score

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January 24, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 6 Comments
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MCAT Biochemistry
January 22, 2021

How to Write Your Own Letter of Recommendation for Medical School (Sample Included)

January 22, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Write Your Own Letter of Recommendation for Medical School (Sample Included)

A step-by-step guide to crafting a strong medical school recommendation letter for yourself, including a full-length sample

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January 22, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 4 Comments
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January 19, 2021

Lipid and Amino Acid Metabolism for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

January 19, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian
Lipid and Amino Acid Metabolism for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

Learn key MCAT concepts about lipid and amino acid metabolism, plus practice questions and answers

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January 19, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 21 Comments
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MCAT Biochemistry
January 18, 2021

Carbohydrate Metabolism for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

January 18, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian
Carbohydrate Metabolism for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

Learn key MCAT concepts about carbohydrate metabolism, plus practice questions and answers

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January 18, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 14 Comments
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MCAT Biochemistry
January 13, 2021

DNA for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

January 13, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian
DNA for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

Learn key MCAT concepts about DNA, plus practice questions and answers

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January 13, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 10 Comments
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MCAT Biochemistry
January 11, 2021

Waves and Sound for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

January 11, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian
Waves and Sound for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

Learn key MCAT concepts about waves and sound, plus practice questions and answers

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January 11, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 30 Comments
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MCAT Physics
January 05, 2021

How to Write an Amazing Law School Diversity Statement (Example Included)

January 05, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Write an Amazing Law School Diversity Statement (Example Included)

Decide whether to write the optional diversity essay and learn how to make it stand out

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January 05, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 2 Comments
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January 04, 2021

Motivation and Identity for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

January 04, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian
Motivation and Identity for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

Learn key MCAT concepts about motivation and identity, plus practice questions and answers

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January 04, 2021/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 6 Comments
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MCAT Psychology
December 30, 2020

NIH Postbac IRTA Program: The Ultimate Guide

December 30, 2020/ Dr. Shemmassian
NIH Postbac IRTA Program: The Ultimate Guide

Learn how to put together a competitive application for the NIH postbac IRTA program

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December 28, 2020

Endocrine System for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

December 28, 2020/ Dr. Shemmassian
Endocrine System for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

Learn key MCAT concepts about the endocrine system, plus practice questions and answers

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December 28, 2020/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 19 Comments
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