Author Archives: Liza
Posted on September 28, 2017 by Liza
An increasing number of students are opting to take a “gap year” (or two) before enrolling in medical school. There are tremendous benefits to taking a year after graduating from college to engage with the world and learn more about … Continue reading →
Posted on September 5, 2017 by Liza
A list has been published by US News, ranking schools according to those which receive the most applications. Ironically, many premed students perceive some of these schools to be “safeties” and thus more students apply to them, making the competition … Continue reading →
Posted on August 23, 2017 by Liza
Post-baccalaureate premedical programs require one central essay as a primary component of the application process. (Some programs also require one or two short essays on more targeted topics than the “big” essay.) The central application essay usually gives some broad … Continue reading →
Posted on August 1, 2017 by Liza
The traditional medical school interview is a two-way street: it gives medical schools the chance to ask applicants questions about their past experiences/future goals but it also gives applicants the opportunity to ask questions about the school. The interview … Continue reading →
Posted on July 20, 2017 by Liza
US News recently came out with a list of the most affordable medical schools. As one would expect, many schools on the list are public institutions—and whether or not it is affordable depends on whether or not you’re an in-state … Continue reading →
Posted on July 19, 2017 by Liza
Medical school interview season is fast approaching: the season generally spans from late August to March, although some schools do not start interviewing earlier and some go later. Applicants who submit their applications early (June) and then complete secondary applications … Continue reading →
Posted on May 10, 2017 by Liza
One of the components of the AMCAS application is the “Work and Activities” section, in which applicants help medical school admission committees understand how they have chosen to spend their time outside the classroom. There are 15 spaces for activities; … Continue reading →
Posted on April 20, 2017 by Liza
The American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) requires applicants to include descriptions of their activities. You are given space to include 15 experiences. All of the entries require contact and other pertinent information to be included. You must classify the experiences … Continue reading →
Posted on February 17, 2017 by Liza
All premed students know that the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a big component of the medical school admission process. It looms large in the mind of every premedical student. I have spent almost 25 years advising premed students and … Continue reading →
Posted on February 8, 2017 by Liza
When I first began advising medical school applicants nearly 25 years ago, I hardly ever encountered anyone who was interested in pursuing a joint MD-MBA degree. But things have changed dramatically since then. Over the last several years I have … Continue reading →