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Tips For Transitioning Into College: Starting Your First Year Strong
June 13, 2025 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting White Coat Club Podcast
Tips For Transitioning Into College: Starting Your First Year Strong

Starting college is an exciting milestone—but it can also feel overwhelming. From logistics to personal growth, there's a lot to consider as you make the leap into this new chapter. Whether you're a student gearing up for your first semester…

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Kickstarting Your Summer As A 2026 Applicant
May 30, 2025 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting College Application College Search Early Admission Scholarships and Financial Aid Standardized Tests Summer Plans White Coat Club Podcast
Kickstarting Your Summer As A 2026 Applicant

The summer before your senior year is an exciting yet pivotal time in your college application journey. As a 2026 applicant, you have the opportunity to take charge of your application preparation while still enjoying a break from the usual…

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Inside the 2024/25 BS/MD Admissions Cycle: What Changed and What It Means for Future Applicants
May 16, 2025 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting College Application College Search Covid-19 Standardized Tests White Coat Club Podcast
Inside the 2024/25 BS/MD Admissions Cycle: What Changed and What It Means for Future Applicants

Now that the 2024/25 college admissions season has officially wrapped up, students across the country have finalized their decisions and committed to the next chapter of their academic journeys. But for younger students—especially those aspiring to enter direct medical programs…

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SAT vs ACT: How To Create The Best Testing Plan For You
May 2, 2025 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting Standardized Tests White Coat Club Podcast
SAT vs ACT: How To Create The Best Testing Plan For You

Standardized testing can feel like one of the most overwhelming parts of the college process—but with the right strategy and timing, it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re deciding between the SAT and ACT or wondering when to start prepping,…

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After A BS/MD Rejection, Consider These Alternative Paths To Medicine
April 23, 2025 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting College Search Press
After A BS/MD Rejection, Consider These Alternative Paths To Medicine

College admissions decisions have likely all been released now. While many students may have secured admission into their dream schools or top programs, others might be feeling disappointed with their results. Perhaps they received an acceptance to traditional pre-med schools,…

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Multiple BS/MD Program Acceptances: How To Choose?
April 21, 2025 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting College Search Press
Multiple BS/MD Program Acceptances: How To Choose?

For months, students who applied to BS/MD programs have been anxiously awaiting their application results. Highly competitive, these programs often accept just 1% or 2% of their applicants. Students might feel lucky to be accepted to just one program, let alone…

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How Much Do AP’s Matter for BS/MD Programs?
April 18, 2025 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting White Coat Club Podcast
How Much Do AP's Matter for BS/MD Programs?

BS/MD programs seek academically strong students who can handle the intensity of medical school. One way to demonstrate this readiness is by taking a rigorous high school course load, including Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and dual enrollment courses.…

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Seven Essential Activities To Strength Your Direct Dental Application
April 14, 2025 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting College Search Press
Seven Essential Activities To Strength Your Direct Dental Application

High school students interested in a career in dentistry might be considering BS/DMD or BS/DDS programs to gain a head start into the profession. Because these combined programs offer conditional acceptance into a partnered dental school, they are highly competitive…

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What to Do If You Didn’t Get Into a BS/MD Program
April 4, 2025 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting College Application Gap Year Medical School Admissions Consulting White Coat Club Podcast
What to Do If You Didn’t Get Into a BS/MD Program

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…

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Next Steps After Getting Waitlisted
March 21, 2025 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting Waitlist White Coat Club Podcast
Next Steps After Getting Waitlisted

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…

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