Get Accepted to Medical School
Get help with pre-med preparation for medical school, taking the MCAT, completing the AMCAS application, secondary applications, interviewing, and facing rejection.
AMCAS Application for Medical School
Get information about the AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service) application for medical school. Tips are included to help you make your application the best it can be!
Get information about the AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service) application for medical school. Tips are included to help you make your application the best it can be!
How to Prepare for the MCAT
The Medical College Admission Test is a required part of the application to US medical schools and certain other professional schools. The exam covers general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, physics, verbal reasoning, and writing. Here are tips to help you prepare for the big test day!
The Medical College Admission Test is a required part of the application to US medical schools and certain other professional schools. The exam covers general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, physics, verbal reasoning, and writing. Here are tips to help you prepare for the big test day!
Top MCAT Study Guides
Many medical schools require applicants to submit MCAT scores. The MCAT, or Medical College Admission Test, consists of sections on Verbal Reasoning, Physical Sciences, Writing Sample, and Biological Sciences. The MCAT can be intimidating, so you might consider purchasing a study guide or review text.
Many medical schools require applicants to submit MCAT scores. The MCAT, or Medical College Admission Test, consists of sections on Verbal Reasoning, Physical Sciences, Writing Sample, and Biological Sciences. The MCAT can be intimidating, so you might consider purchasing a study guide or review text.
Getting into Medical School - Clinical Experience
This article explains what clinical experience is, why you need it before applying to medical school, as well as when and how to get it. Links to further information and opportunities are also provided.
This article explains what clinical experience is, why you need it before applying to medical school, as well as when and how to get it. Links to further information and opportunities are also provided.
Medical School Interviews
From your About Guide. Knowing what to expect in a medical school interview is a key to success. This article focuses on dressing for success and provides valuable tips for after the interview. Links to interview databases and common interview questions/answers are included.
From your About Guide. Knowing what to expect in a medical school interview is a key to success. This article focuses on dressing for success and provides valuable tips for after the interview. Links to interview databases and common interview questions/answers are included.
Applying to Medical School - What to Do if You're Rejected
Most applicants to medical school don't get accepted! Make plans for this possibility. Here is advice on what to do if your application is rejected, with concrete steps to improve your application for the next year.
Most applicants to medical school don't get accepted! Make plans for this possibility. Here is advice on what to do if your application is rejected, with concrete steps to improve your application for the next year.
AMCAS
This is the home page for the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). You can download the application (required by most American medical colleges) from this site and get helpful information about the application process.
This is the home page for the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). You can download the application (required by most American medical colleges) from this site and get helpful information about the application process.
MCAT
This is the home page for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Nearly all U.S. medical schools require applicants to submit MCAT scores. You can register for the test, take practice tests, submit scores, and more!
This is the home page for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Nearly all U.S. medical schools require applicants to submit MCAT scores. You can register for the test, take practice tests, submit scores, and more!
Admissions Advice for Canadan Pre-Meds
Applying to a Canadian medical college is a bit different from applying to a US school. Go to this site to get specific advice.
Applying to a Canadian medical college is a bit different from applying to a US school. Go to this site to get specific advice.
Becoming a Pediatrician
Becoming a Pediatrician is a resource for high school, college, and medical school students with an interest in pediatrics, including a timeline, interviews, and information about medical schools and pediatric residency programs.
Becoming a Pediatrician is a resource for high school, college, and medical school students with an interest in pediatrics, including a timeline, interviews, and information about medical schools and pediatric residency programs.
Biology
This is About's comprehensive Biology website. There's lots of biology on the MCAT!
This is About's comprehensive Biology website. There's lots of biology on the MCAT!
Physics
This is About's comprehensive Physics website. There's probably more physics on the MCAT than most students would like to see!
This is About's comprehensive Physics website. There's probably more physics on the MCAT than most students would like to see!