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March 06, 2024

How to Succeed as a Boston University Premed

March 06, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Succeed as a Boston University Premed

Everything you need to know about Boston University premed, including premed requirements, the best extracurriculars, and the Boston University premed acceptance rate.

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March 06, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Medical School, Admissions
premed, premed success, boston university
March 04, 2024

Does Taking Prerequisites Online Look Bad to Medical Schools?

March 04, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Does Taking Prerequisites Online Look Bad to Medical Schools?

Do top-tier US medical schools accept online classes—and does taking medical school prerequisites online affect your odds of getting in?

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March 04, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 7 Comments
Admissions, Applications, Medical School
Medical School Applications, Medical School Admissions
March 01, 2024

How to Succeed as a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Premed

March 01, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Succeed as a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Premed

Everything you need to know to navigate UIUC premed, including UIUC premed requirements, extracurriculars and the UIUC premed acceptance rate

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March 01, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Medical School, Admissions
premed, university of illinois, university of illinois urbana champaign, UIUC
February 29, 2024

How Long is the DAT? What to Expect on Test Day

February 29, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How Long is the DAT? What to Expect on Test Day

A complete section-by-section DAT time breakdown, the total time for the exam, plus answers to frequently asked questions about what’s allowed on test day

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February 29, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
DAT, Dental School
dat, dental school admissions test, dental school, Dental School Admissions
February 27, 2024

The Best Caribbean Medical Schools for Students with Low Stats

February 27, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
The Best Caribbean Medical Schools for Students with Low Stats

The top Caribbean medical schools—including an overview of the Big 4—and which ones to attend if you want to practice medicine in the United States

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February 27, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 21 Comments
Medical School
February 27, 2024

How to Get Into the USC Keck School of Medicine: Requirements and Strategies

February 27, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into the USC Keck School of Medicine: Requirements and Strategies

Learn what it takes to get into the USC Keck School of Medicine, admissions strategies, plus the Keck secondary essay prompts and sample essays

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February 27, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Medical School, Admissions
keck school of medicine, medical schools in california, usc
February 26, 2024

Chemical Kinetics for the DAT

February 26, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Chemical Kinetics for the DAT

Learn key DAT concepts about chemical kinetics, plus practice questions and answers

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February 26, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
DAT, Dental School
dat, dat chemistry, dental school admissions test
February 26, 2024

Endocrine System for the DAT

February 26, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Endocrine System for the DAT

Learn key DAT concepts related to hormones, endocrine glands, and hormonal axes plus practice questions and answers

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February 26, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Dental School, DAT
dat, dat biology, dental school admissions test
February 26, 2024

Digestive and Excretory Systems for the DAT

February 26, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Digestive and Excretory Systems for the DAT

Learn key DAT concepts related to GI anatomy, digestion, absorption, nephrons, and endocrine control, plus practice questions and answers

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February 26, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
DAT, Dental School
dat biology, dental school admissions test, dat
February 26, 2024

Angle Discrimination for the DAT

February 26, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Angle Discrimination for the DAT

Learn key angle discrimination concepts and strategies, plus practice questions and answers

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February 26, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Dental School, DAT
dat perceptual ability, dat, dental admissions test
February 23, 2024

Getting into Medical School as a Nontraditional Applicant: A Comprehensive Guide

February 23, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Getting into Medical School as a Nontraditional Applicant: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn how to become a nontraditional medical student by using your background to your advantage in your application

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February 23, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Medical School
February 18, 2024

How to Get Into Medical School: The Ultimate Guide (2025)

February 18, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Get Into Medical School: The Ultimate Guide (2025)

Everything you need to know to get into medical school, whether you’re a student, recent grad, or non-traditional applicant, including a step-by-step guide to get into your dream program

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February 18, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 47 Comments
Medical School
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February 16, 2024

How to Succeed as a University of Southern California Premed

February 16, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Succeed as a University of Southern California Premed

Everything you need to know about University of Southern California premed, including premed requirements, the best premed extracurriculars, and the USC premed acceptance rate

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February 16, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Medical School, Admissions, College
usc premed, university of southern california
February 10, 2024

How to Succeed as a UT Dallas Premed

February 10, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
How to Succeed as a UT Dallas Premed

Everything you need to know about the premed student experience at UT Dallas, including premed requirements, premed extracurriculars and research, and the UT Dallas premed acceptance rate

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February 10, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Admissions, Medical School
UT Dallas, UT Dallas premed, UT Dallas prehealth
February 09, 2024

Old MCAT to New MCAT: Score Conversion and MCAT Percentiles

February 09, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Old MCAT to New MCAT: Score Conversion and MCAT Percentiles

An old MCAT to new MCAT conversion table, plus MCAT percentiles to see how you compare with other test-takers

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February 09, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ 1 Comment
Medical School, Admissions, MCAT
Medical School Admissions, Medical School Applications, MCAT
February 09, 2024

Chemical and Physical Properties of Molecules

February 09, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Chemical and Physical Properties of Molecules

Learn key DAT concepts about chemical and physical properties, plus practice questions and answers

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February 09, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Dental School, DAT
dat, dental admissions test, chemistry, dat chemistry, dat general chemistry, chemical and physical properties of molecules
February 09, 2024

Graphing and Geometry for the DAT

February 09, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Graphing and Geometry for the DAT

Learn key DAT concepts about graphing and geometry, plus practice questions and answers

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February 09, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
DAT, Dental School
dat, dental school admissions, dental school admissions test, math for the dat, graphing and geometry for the dat
February 09, 2024

Immune and Lymphatic System for the DAT

February 09, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Immune and Lymphatic System for the DAT

Learn key DAT concepts related to innate and adaptive immunity, anatomy of the immune system, antigens, and antibodies, plus practice questions and answers

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February 09, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Dental School, DAT
dat, dental school admissions test, dat biology, dental school admissions
February 09, 2024

Cube Counting for the DAT

February 09, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Cube Counting for the DAT

Learn key cube counting concepts and strategy, plus practice questions and answers

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February 09, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
DAT, Dental School
dat, perceptual ability, cube counting, dental admissions test, dental school admissions
February 09, 2024

Paper Folding for the DAT

February 09, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian
Paper Folding for the DAT

Learn key paper folding concepts and strategy, plus practice questions and answers

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February 09, 2024/ Dr. Shemmassian/ Comment
Dental School, DAT
dat, paper folding, perceptual ability, dental admissions test
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