The UWorld Grad School Blog
What Is a Medical School Personal Statement?
Your medical school personal statement is an essay that is a critical piece of your admissions profile. In addition to your GPA, MCAT score, experience, and the mandatory prerequisites, admissions committees want to hear your story and discover what makes you stand out from the crowded field of applicants.
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A Guide to the Medical School Application Timeline
A helpful timeline for pre-med students who are preparing for the rigors of completing a medical school application.
High-Yield Strategies for Each MCAT® Section
Want to know how to approach each section of the MCAT? Here are the best test taking strategies to help you maximize practice time and get the score you’re hoping for.
Choosing Your Pre-Med Extracurricular Activities
Learn about top 5 Pre-Med Extracurricular Activities that could strengthen your application to medical school.
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Innovative New Flashcard Features for MCAT® Prep
A new “Flashcards” upgrade for your MCAT® QBank just made exam preparation easier than ever. Take a look at the recent innovation from UWorld Grad School.
How To Make Your Medical School Application Stand Out
If you’re nearing the end of your pre-med journey and beginning to seriously consider which medical schools you’d like to apply to, you’re probably wondering how to make your medical
Five Common MCAT® Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The MCAT® is a grueling and highly-competitive step in the journey to becoming a doctor. Improve your chances for success by knowing the common mistakes students make and how to
Things to Know When Applying to Medical School
An important step in the journey to becoming a medical doctor is the application to medical school. As you wrap up your pre-med education, the med school application is the
How Long Doctors Go to School: Becoming a Doctor
After learning how long the road to medical practice is, we’d have to agree that it takes a calling. Now let’s explore just how long doctors go to school.
What a Doctor Does: Roles and Responsibilities
Doctors are specially trained and licensed medical professionals who provide health care to patients. Let’s explore their diverse roles and responsibilities.