Sahil Mehta

Sahil Mehta M.D. is an attending physician in the Department of Radiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Founder of MedSchoolCoach. Dr Mehta is one of the world’s experts on medical school admissions having founded MedSchoolCoach in 2007. MedSchoolCoach provides admissions consulting to premedical students in the form of interview preparation, essay editing and general advising. In the past 10 years, he has had a hand in over a thousand acceptances to medical school.

The ProspectiveDoctor Podcast

Sahil Mehta
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Podcast Episode 7: A Step-by-Step Guide to the AMCAS Application

The AMCAS application is the most important first step to applying to medical school. Join Dr. Marinelli as she guides you through each section of the application and answers common questions from applicants. The full AMCAS instruction manual can be…
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The ProspectiveDoctor Podcast

Sahil Mehta
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Podcast Episode 6: Extra-Curricular Activities

How many hours of extra-curricular activities do I need to be a competitive medical school applicant? This is a common question amongst applicants. This podcast will discuss the average number of extra-curricular hours a medical school applicant has, which activities…
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The ProspectiveDoctor Podcast

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Podcast Episode 5: Applying to Top-Tier Medical Schools

Join Drs. Marinelli and Rao as they discuss applying to top-tiered medical schools and how to be successful as an applicant! Podcast Excerpts: Dr. Marinelli: Hi everyone, my name is Dr. Renee Marinelli, and today I have on the line…
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Uncategorized

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Podcast Episode 4: Tips for Applying as a Non-Traditional Applicant

Join Drs. Marinelli and Robison as they discuss the path to medical school as a non-traditional applicant. They will discuss tips for applying and how to utilize your strengths to gain admission to medical school!
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Applying to Medical School

Sahil Mehta
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How to Get into Medical School with a Low GPA

How do I get into med school with a low GPA? A question we get all the time; how do I get into med school if my G.P.A. isn’t as high as the schools want it to be or if…
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MCAT

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MCAT Tutoring: Is It Worth It?

It’s not news to anyone how important the MCAT score is in the admissions process to medical school. It makes up 50% of your tangible statistics that any medical school sees (along with your GPA, total and BCPM). A few…
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Secondary Database

Sahil Mehta
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New York Institute of Technology (NYITCOM)

2025-2026 NYITCOM-NY Secondary Essay Prompts: 1. Which NYITCOM campus/site are you interested in attending? (The NYITCOM Admissions Committee reserves the right to recommend the best campus fit for you based upon your complete application.) 2. Would you consider attending either…
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Applying to Medical School

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How to Approach Ethical Questions in Medical School Interviews

If you are a pre-medical student, one of your biggest fears may be an interview question that relates to ethics. Questions relating to ethics come up in interviews all the time, but it’s not necessarily something to be scared about if…
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Secondary Database

Sahil Mehta
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Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Here are Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s secondary questions 2023-2024 What unique characteristics, abilities, or skills will you bring to help ensure MCOM achieves new heights in medical education? (no character/word limit) 2022-2023 If previously applied, What have…
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Secondary Database

Sahil Mehta
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Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine

2025-2026: Each essay should not exceed 500 words. Please upload files as a PDF or Word document 1. Reflecting on your past experiences, how have you successfully navigated challenging academic or personal situations, and how will those strategies help you maintain…
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