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

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Podcast Episode 10: Tips and Tricks for Secondary Applications

After submitting your primary application to medical school, get ready to start completing your secondary applications! In this podcast, we will discuss how to go about tackling the secondary applications that you will receive and give you ideas on how…
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Podcast Episode 9: Common Mistakes on the AMCAS Application

Getting ready to submit your AMCAS application? Listen to this podcast to learn about common mistakes that applicants make when submitting their AMCAS application and how to avoid them!
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Podcast Episode 8: Scribing as an Extracurricular Activity

Have you ever considered scribing as an extra-curricular activity for medical school? Join Drs. Marinelli and Mehta as they discuss the benefits of being a scribe, and how this activity can contribute to you medical school application!
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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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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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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

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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

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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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