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From 2.6 GPA to Med School Acceptance (My Low GPA Med School Success Story)

January 24, 2023 by Paul Zganiacz

There are lots of premed students out there who suffer from low GPAs. The premed curriculum is very rigorous and for someone unprepared, it’s not out of the ordinary to … Read more

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Medicine Vs Dentistry: Which Career Is Best For You?

January 18, 2023 by Paul Zganiacz

Before picking a career to pursue, you must do a lot of research. Especially if you are looking into healthcare professions like becoming a doctor or dentist.  There are a … Read more

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Are Medical School Reapplicants At A Disadvantage?

October 14, 2022 by Paul Zganiacz

If you got rejected from med school the first time around (Which is fairly common since less than half of applicants get in), your probably wondering if reapplying puts you … Read more

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Do Med Schools Look At Your High School Grades?

October 12, 2022 by Paul Zganiacz

Often a passion for medicine can come about in high school. If this is the case, you might be worried if med schools pay attention to your high school grades. … Read more

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What Is More Important For Med School: GPA Or MCAT?

October 6, 2022 by Paul Zganiacz

When evaluating your academic performance, medical schools look at your GPA and your MCAT. But which one is more important?  The quick answer is that it depends on the med … Read more

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The Medical School 32-Hour Rule: What Is This?

September 23, 2022 by Paul Zganiacz

Perhaps someone told you that med schools weigh your final semesters of undergrad more heavily and then you stumbled upon the “32-hour rule.” But what is the 32-hour rule? The … Read more

What Is A Good GPA For Getting Into Med School

What Is A Good GPA For Getting Into Med School in 2022?

September 20, 2022September 17, 2022 by Paul Zganiacz

Medical schools are becoming more and more competitive to get into as people become increasingly interested in this profession. It is, after all, an excellent investment into your future.  Because … Read more

How Much Do Medical Schools Care About W’s?

How Much Do Medical Schools Care About W’s?

September 5, 2022 by Paul Zganiacz

Back in the day, withdrawals from courses were really meant to only be used in extreme circumstances. Nowadays, premed students are encouraged to drop out of classes if they feel … Read more

Do med schools recalculate GPA?

How Do Med Schools Calculate Your Undergrad GPA? (AMCAS, AACOMAS, And TMDSAS)

September 1, 2022 by Paul Zganiacz

When it comes time to apply to medical school one thing that lots of premeds don’t think about is how the med school application services calculate their GPAs. You are … Read more

How do you answer why do you want to do medicine?

“Why Do You Want To Be a Doctor?” The Infamous Interview Question (Example Included)

July 21, 2022 by Paul Zganiacz

The question “Why do you want to be a doctor?” is possibly the most important question you will answer during your medical school interview.  Seems like a straightforward question but … Read more

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