Applying to a BS/MD program is a competitive process, and not gaining admission can feel discouraging. However, this setback does not mean the end of your journey to medical school. There are still many pathways to becoming a physician, and…
Being waitlisted can be a frustrating and confusing experience. It means that you haven’t been accepted, but you also haven’t been rejected—you’re in a sort of admissions limbo. Some schools use waitlists more than others, and some rarely admit students…
So, you've made it to the interview stage of the direct dental program admission process. Congratulations! This is a crucial step in your journey to becoming a dentist. To help you prepare, here's a comprehensive guide on what to expect…
MMI is an increasingly popular interview format in medical schools and BS/MD programs. MMI typically consists of different interview stations, with each station posing a different question or scenario. Students are allotted a few minutes to prepare and deliver their answers…
New Jersey Institute of Technology is a popular option for many direct medical students. Partnered with New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), the program offers accepted students a guaranteed spot at medical school, as long as they continue to meet the…
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is on many direct medical students' BS/MD lists. The institute has partnered with SUNY Upstate Medical School for its Upstate Accelerated Scholars (UAS) Program. Once accepted to this program, students have a spot saved for them at…
During a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), you will be participating in various short problem-based stations. Each station will typically last for 10 minutes, and many times there will be a series of six to ten interview stations. Sometimes the medical…
Undergraduate students who want to avoid the lengthy medical school application process should check out Early Assurance Programs. These programs allow undergraduate students to get accepted as early as their sophomore year to medical school. Another bonus is that many…
For medical school students attending in-state medical schools, tuition and fees increased more than 10% last year. With the average debt for the medical class of 2020 already reaching over $200,000, it is no surprise that many students are looking…
It's no secret that med school admissions are competitive. Each year, unfortunately, it seems to get more and more challenging, with the most competitive schools accepting less than 3% of applicants. Due in part to the Covid-19 pandemic, more students…
