Applying to Medical School
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Sahil Mehta6,854
How to Become a Doctor (And Whether or Not You Should)
Thinking you want to practice medicine? It’s a pretty noble career path — I should know; I’m a practicing medical…
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The Least Expensive Medical Schools (2024)
It is no secret that medical schools are extremely expensive. In 2024, medical school tuition, on average, cost $235,827 over…
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5 Truly Tuition-Free Medical Schools
If you run a quick Google search for tuition-free medical schools, you’ll quickly be overwhelmed with all kinds of search…
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How To Store Letters of Recommendation for Medical School
Most schools provide a letter storage service via their career center or similar resources. There are also online letter-holding services…
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Do All MD Schools Use the AMCAS Letter Service?
Most MD schools use the AMCAS application service, which means they also use the AMCAS letter service for letters of…
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Can a Teaching Assistant Write My Letter?
Generally, medical schools do not accept letters of recommendation written by teaching assistants (TAs). You want professors to write your…
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How and When Can I Submit Letters to AMCAS?
You can begin submitting letters of recommendation to AMCAS as soon as the application opens in May. For each letter,…
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How Much Does It Cost to Become a Doctor? Paying for Medical School
The cost of a 4-year medical school education costs $235,827 on average. Whether you attend a private vs. public institution…
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How Much Does Applying to Medical School Cost?
The AMCAS processing fee for the primary application is $175, which includes one medical school designation. Each additional school designations…
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Casper Exam for Medical School: What It Is & How to Prepare
What is the Casper exam? The Casper test is a situational judgment test (SJT) that assesses people skills. This computerized…
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