Olivia Brumfield
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Applying to Medical School
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make as a Premed
The single biggest mistake you can make as a pre-med is falling victim to the “perfect pre-med checklist.” Instead, tune out the noise and choose experiences that speak to you. While there are plenty of possible mistakes you can…
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Tips & Lessons Learned from Every Pre-Med Class
Looking for some pre-med class tips? I’ve gone through my entire college career and condensed all of my course-specific advice into this article. Looking for some pre-med class tips? Nervous about taking organic chemistry? Wondering how to prepare for statistics?…
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3 Steps to Starting the Fall Semester of Pre-Med School Off Right!
Ready to start the fall semester of pre-med school? Start the countdown and get prepared, make adjustments one at a time, and refresh your memory for a successful transition from the summer! Fall is coming. Starting any semester strong is…
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The Truth About Getting into Medical School
Applying to medical school was an eye-opening experience. There’s so much more to consider beyond your stats on paper. Here’s a little insight into my experience in hopes that it will help you set your expectations for the process. Having…
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How to Set SMART Goals for Success!
Learn how to set SMART goals in pre-med school to make larger goals – like getting into med school – more attainable. Every pre-med student is working toward the same major goal: getting into medical school and becoming a…
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5 Tips for Planning the Pre-Med Years
Here are 5 tips for helping upperclassmen or graduating seniors plan their pre-med years to balance school, work, and med school applications. When you start college, everything comes at you very quickly. The pre-med years include orientation, the overjoyed…
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My MCAT Experience: Five Tips for Success
Have you started studying for the MCAT yet? Are you early in the journey and trying to find the best time to take it? Wondering whether or not you should take a course? Curious about free resources? Nervous about filtering…
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What to Do the Summer Before Medical School
Curious what to do the summer before medical school starts? Here’s what a day in the life of an incoming MS1 looks like! I can barely believe it, but I am finally navigating through my last summer before starting medical…
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Tips From a Medical Student: How I Studied to Ace My Pre-Med Classes
I’ve been using the same study method since my very first college-level exam (and for a few of my AP exams in high school) and it has worked like a charm! With this simple technique, I have managed to maintain…
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Reflections from a Pre-Med Student: 3 Tips for Surviving and Thriving Along the Pre-Med Path
Four years can fly by faster than you think! After graduating college and successfully applying to medical school, I can look back fondly on my pre-med years and identify some of the best things I did to ensure my success.…
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