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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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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5 Steps to Find and Keep a Great Mentor as a Medical School Candidate
A great mentor can be the difference between a struggling college student and a successful medical school applicant. That sounds pretty intense, but it’s true. If you consider the many different types of mentors you can have, and the knowledge…
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