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HPA Question of the Week: When and how should I start shadowing?
Sept. 22, 2023

Getting started on shadowing feels intimidating, especially since I’m not sure I want to be a doctor.

Question of the Week: Are you sure I don't need more math?
Sept. 15, 2023

I’ve read that medical schools won’t accept AP science courses, but another student told me my AP Calc credit is enough math. Is this true?

Question of the Week: Skipping Prerequisites
Sept. 8, 2023

What happens if I don't take the prerequisites?

Question of the Week: Summer Clinical Opportunities
May 12, 2023

Now that I know where I’ll be for my summer internship, I want to start looking for clinical opportunities. Where should I look?

Question of the Week: Preparing for Sophomore Early Assurance Applications
May 5, 2023

I hope to apply to FlexMed and ACES next year. What should I do this summer to prepare?

Question of the Week: Planning for Secondary Applications
April 28, 2023

I’ve heard that I’ll be expected to write 100 essays in two weeks when I apply to medical school. How is that possible? How do people do that?

Question of the Week: Journaling as a Prehealth Student
April 21, 2023

I’ve been told by a lot of people that reflecting on my premed activities and experiences as I have them may be helpful when I apply to medical school, but I’ve never really been good at writing in a journal or being reflective. Do you have any advice?

Question of the Week: Changes to Med School Application
April 14, 2023

What's new in this year's medical school primary application?

Question of the Week: Balance of Activities
March 31, 2023

Is there an ideal ratio of clinical, research, service, leadership, and other activities that I should aim for on my medical school application?

Question of the Week: Creating My MCAT Plan
March 24, 2023

I missed the info session about creating an MCAT study plan! What should I know? I plan to take it this summer!