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January 08, 2024

Should I Retake the DAT?

January 08, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Should I Retake the DAT?

Learn the pros and cons of retaking the DAT to maximize your score and give yourself the best odds of getting into a top dental school

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January 08, 2024

Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems for the DAT

January 08, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems for the DAT

Learn key DAT concepts related to structure of respiratory and cardiovascular systems, breathing mechanisms, gas exchange, blood composition, plus practice questions and answers

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Dental School, DAT
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January 08, 2024

Biomolecules for the DAT

January 08, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Biomolecules for the DAT

Learn key DAT concepts related to proteins, protein function, carbohydrates, lipids, and membranes, plus practice questions and answers

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Dental School, DAT
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January 05, 2024

Molecules and Stoichiometry for the DAT

January 05, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Molecules and Stoichiometry for the DAT

Learn key DAT concepts related to moles, molecules, and stoichiometry, plus practice questions and answers

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DAT, Dental School
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January 05, 2024

Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry for the DAT

January 05, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry for the DAT

Learn key DAT concepts about the fundamentals of organic chemistry, plus practice questions and answers

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DAT, Dental School
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January 05, 2024

How to Ask to Shadow a Dentist (With Example Scripts)

January 05, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Ask to Shadow a Dentist (With Example Scripts)

Learn word-for-word how to get your dream dental shadowing opportunity

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January 05, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 1 Comment
Dental School
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January 03, 2024

How to Get Into Yale Law School: The Ultimate Guide

January 03, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Yale Law School: The Ultimate Guide

How hard is it to get into Yale Law School? Learn the Yale Law School acceptance rate and admissions requirements, plus essays examples that work

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January 03, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 3 Comments
Law School, Admissions, Applications
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January 02, 2024

How to Get Into NYU Law School: The Ultimate Guide

January 02, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into NYU Law School: The Ultimate Guide

How hard is it to get into NYU Law School? Learn the NYU Law School acceptance rate and admissions requirements, plus essays examples that work

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January 02, 2024

How to Get Into Harvard Law: The Ultimate Guide

January 02, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Harvard Law: The Ultimate Guide

How hard is it to get into Harvard Law? Everything you need to know: acceptance rates, admissions requirements, and essays (including examples)

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January 02, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 4 Comments
Law School
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January 02, 2024

How to Get Into Stanford Law School: The Ultimate Guide

January 02, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Stanford Law School: The Ultimate Guide

How hard is it to get into Stanford Law? Learn the acceptance rate, admissions requirements, and read example Stanford Law essays

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Law School
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December 27, 2023

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

December 27, 2023/ 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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December 27, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 48 Comments
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December 27, 2023

How Hard is the LSAT? The Honest Truth

December 27, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian
How Hard is the LSAT? The Honest Truth

Is the LSAT really that hard? Learn why the LSAT is so challenging and what strategies you can use to earn a top score

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December 24, 2023

Ivy League Rankings 2024: The Definitive Guide

December 24, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian
Ivy League Rankings 2024: The Definitive Guide

Which is the best Ivy League school? Learn how Ivy League rankings are developed, which ones matter, and what they mean for you

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December 24, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 12 Comments
College
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December 18, 2023

Special Masters Programs (SMPs): Are They Worth It?

December 18, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian
Special Masters Programs (SMPs): Are They Worth It?

Who should enroll in a Special Masters Program? Learn how SMPs can make you a competitive applicant for medical school

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December 15, 2023

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

December 15, 2023/ 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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December 14, 2023

Ivy League Dental Schools: How to Get In

December 14, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian
Ivy League Dental Schools: How to Get In

A complete list of Ivy League dental schools, plus admissions strategies to get accepted

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December 14, 2023

How to Succeed as a UC Santa Barbara Premed

December 14, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Succeed as a UC Santa Barbara Premed

Everything you need to know about UC Santa Barbara premed, including premed requirements, the best extracurriculars, and the UC Santa Barbara premed acceptance rate

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December 14, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
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December 06, 2023

Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions: The Ultimate Guide (Examples Included)

December 06, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian
Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions: The Ultimate Guide (Examples Included)

Proven approaches and examples of extracurricular activities to help your child stand out on college applications and get into their dream schools

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December 06, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 7 Comments
College
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December 05, 2023

How to Succeed as a UC Irvine Premed

December 05, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Succeed as a UC Irvine Premed

Everything you need to know about being a UC Irvine premed, including detailed premed requirements, the best extracurriculars, and the UC Irvine premed acceptance rate

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November 30, 2023

Dental School Letters of Recommendation: The Ultimate Guide

November 30, 2023/ Dr. Shemmassian
Dental School Letters of Recommendation: The Ultimate Guide

When to ask for your dental school recommendation letter, whom to ask, and everything else you need to know

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