application chances

In this interview, Rob Humbracht, an admissions expert, and Janet Snoyer, a former admissions committee member and Principal Consultant at The Mentoring Alliance, share their insights and tips on how to apply to medical school only once and only when you are ready. They explain why applying multiple times can be detrimental, both emotionally and financially, and how being prepared and early can increase your chances of getting accepted. They also discuss some common mistakes and best practices for making your application stand out.

Do you want to get into your dream school? Then you need to avoid the biggest mistake that most applicants make: failing to see themselves clearly. In this article, you’ll learn why self-perception is so important and how to improve it with some simple strategies. You’ll also hear from an expert consultant who has helped hundreds of applicants get into their best schools. Don’t miss this chance to boost your self-awareness and your chances of getting in. Read more now!

Are you applying to graduate school and feeling overwhelmed by the process? Do you want to avoid the common pitfalls that can ruin your chances of getting accepted? If so, you need to read this article by a former admissions officer who reveals the biggest mistakes students make in their applications. From temporal discounting to procrastination, from avoiding weaknesses to over-focusing on them, from bungling the writing process to failing to plan for the gap year, this article covers it all. You will learn how to identify your own weaknesses, make a realistic plan, and stand out from the crowd. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the expert and get closer to your dream school. Read the article now and make your application count!

You’ve probably heard some unwritten rules about what college students should or shouldn’t do to be successful. But what if I told you that following these rules could actually hurt your chances of getting into your dream job or graduate school? In this blog post, I’ll reveal 5 rules that every college student should break, based on my 11+ years of experience helping people get into college and graduate school. These rules will help you create your own path, showcase your strengths, and have more fun along the way.

Are you looking for a summer internship that will boost your resume and impress your future employers or admissions committees? Think again. In this blog post, you will learn why mowing lawns is better than your summer internship. You will discover how “crappy jobs” can give you real competencies, stories, and character that will make you stand out from the crowd. You will also see examples of how former students used their “crappy jobs” to showcase their skills and achievements. Don’t miss this opportunity to rethink your summer plans and find out why getting a “crappy job” is better for your soul and your future.

Last month, we posted a quiz to help you figure out whether you're ready to apply to medical school. We've gotten dozens and dozens of responses, so we wanted to post the quiz results and share some key advice for those whose results indicated "Not Ready." You might be wondering how to improve your readiness or what your next steps should be. Fear not! We've got you covered!

Community college is a practical and affordable way to receive your education, but what about the stigma that surrounds it? Is it really true or just a myth? The following FAQs will break down every major concern you may have about community college to help ease your journey to medical school. 

Selecting medical schools that fit your goals and credentials is one of the most significant decisions during the admissions process. After all, having a well thought out list of medical schools will make a difference between being denied acceptance or becoming a first year at your dream school. So what tools are out there to help you create your list of medical schools? Well, we can tell you this right off the bat: it’s NOT just the MSAR!

We’re facing a shortage of doctors in the United States, anywhere between 40 and 100,000 by the year 2030. And yet, getting into medical school is harder than ever. What gives?