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22 08, 2023

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Medical School: A Guide for Pre-Med and Med Students
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Medical School: A Guide for Pre-Med and Med Students

Michael Moore2023-10-31T03:00:36-04:00

Medical school can be an incredibly challenging experience for pre-med and medical students, and imposter syndrome can make the journey even more difficult. Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where individuals doubt their abilities and accomplishments, and feel like they are frauds in their field of study. In this blog post we want to provide tips for pre-med and medical students on how to overcome imposter syndrome in order to succeed in medical school… Understanding Imposter Syndrome According to research, up to 25% of male medical students and nearly half of female medical students experience imposter syndrome. This feeling of [...]

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Medical School: A Guide for Pre-Med and Med StudentsMichael Moore2023-10-31T03:00:36-04:00

8 08, 2023

How to Get Accepted As A Non-Traditional Medical Student
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How to Get Accepted As A Non-Traditional Medical Student

Michael Moore2023-11-01T02:09:12-04:00

Are you a prospective non-traditional medical student looking to get accepted into medical school? You may be wondering how to stand out from the competition in medical school admissions. Luckily, there are creative ways to make yourself shine in the application process. With the help of Code Blue Essays, you can learn how to utilize your unique story to your advantage and increase your chances of getting accepted into the medical school of your dreams. Here’s what you need to know about how to get accepted into medical school the non-traditional way… The Traditional Path to Medical School The traditional [...]

How to Get Accepted As A Non-Traditional Medical StudentMichael Moore2023-11-01T02:09:12-04:00

1 07, 2023

How to prepare for your Medical School Secondary Application
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How to prepare for your Medical School Secondary Application

Michael Moore2023-11-01T02:11:52-04:00

Secondary Applications are happening NOW! Here’s how to prepare… With AMCAS application open, it’s time to start thinking about your secondary applications. Your secondary applications will start arriving fast and furious–and they’re just as important as your primary applications! It is important to submit your secondary applications quickly so that you can secure your best chance at getting an interview. We recommend doing this between 7-14 days from the time you receive them.(Your secondary applications will typically arrive within two to four weeks after submitting your primary application). It’s important to begin thinking about and preparing your answers now to [...]

How to prepare for your Medical School Secondary ApplicationMichael Moore2023-11-01T02:11:52-04:00

16 05, 2023

FAQ: Medical School Letters of Recommendation
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FAQ: Medical School Letters of Recommendation

Michael Moore2023-11-01T02:36:01-04:00

Letters of recommendation are an effective and important part of the medical school application. They are usually submitted with your AMCAS application and come from a professor at an academic institution or someone who works with you in extracurriculars. Letters of recommendation provide a professional’s opinion of you, aside from your own claims or opinion of yourself that a friend or relative might have of you. They give a summary of your unique skills and can have a big impact on admissions committees. A great letter gives the admissions committee insight into the person and student you are and the [...]

FAQ: Medical School Letters of RecommendationMichael Moore2023-11-01T02:36:01-04:00

4 04, 2023

4 Questions to ask yourself to see if you’re ready to apply to Medical School
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4 Questions to ask yourself to see if you’re ready to apply to Medical School

Michael Moore2023-11-02T05:01:27-04:00

Are you ready to apply to medical school this summer? Are you ready to apply to medical school this summer? As springtime approaches, the application process commences, while the time to complete all of your prerequisite classes concludes. Applying before you’re ready can be a costly mistake, especially if you’re not prepared, don’t have all of your prerequisite classes completed, or do not have any clinical experience or research completed. The last thing you want to do is miss out on scholarship opportunities, settle for lower-tier schools or fail to get accepted at all. There’s more to being ready than [...]

4 Questions to ask yourself to see if you’re ready to apply to Medical SchoolMichael Moore2023-11-02T05:01:27-04:00

28 02, 2023

5 things to do if you were rejected from medical school (and want to try again)…
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5 things to do if you were rejected from medical school (and want to try again)…

Michael Moore2023-11-02T04:28:04-04:00

[fsn_row][fsn_column width="12" style="" column_style="light"][fsn_text] 5 Steps to take before you re-apply for medical school Did you know that when you apply to medical school, the odds are actually against you? According to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges, fewer than half of applicants to U.S. medical schools receive acceptance letters. And within the 50-60% that aren’t accepted, many don’t even get extended an interview invitation. If you are worried or find yourself with no medical school interviews this spring, it’s wise to think about your next steps and to evaluate what you can do to strengthen your application. [...]

5 things to do if you were rejected from medical school (and want to try again)…Michael Moore2023-11-02T04:28:04-04:00

26 07, 2022

Secondary Essays for the 2022-2023 Season: What To Expect
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Secondary Essays for the 2022-2023 Season: What To Expect

Michael Moore2023-11-07T02:20:38-05:00

Secondary Essays for the 2022-2023 Season: What To Expect At Code Blue Essays, it's our job to prepare you for everything the application season sends your way. Now that it’s July, we turn our focus squarely to the secondary essays you must complete for your medical school applications in the coming weeks. In terms of relative importance, secondaries are no more or less “important” than your primary applications, but getting a secondary application shows that a school wants to get to know you a little bit better and decide whether you are a good fit for their programs. Secondaries [...]

Secondary Essays for the 2022-2023 Season: What To ExpectMichael Moore2023-11-07T02:20:38-05:00

13 07, 2022

Staying Organized During Application Season
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Staying Organized During Application Season

Michael Moore2023-11-07T02:22:45-05:00

Staying Organized During Application Season When you are a pre-med student, you likely understand how difficult it is to juggle many different aspects of your life all at the same time. You’ve been pursuing academic excellence, clinical experience, and a way to retain your sanity by the time you reach the summer of medical school applications. It takes impeccable organization to make the pieces of your life “fit,” and this organization is even more important once you reach the moment when it’s time to apply to medical school. Well, for many of you, application season has arrived, and you are [...]

Staying Organized During Application SeasonMichael Moore2023-11-07T02:22:45-05:00

16 11, 2021

The Dental School Supplemental Application: What You Need to Know
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The Dental School Supplemental Application: What You Need to Know

Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:31:30-05:00

Dental School Supplemental Appliaction Overview A great dental school supplemental application is often a key step on the path to dentistry. If you’re applying to dental school right now, you may be one of the many pre-dental students tasked with writing secondary essays (secondaries) for a dental school supplemental application. Dental schools vary in how they administer the supplemental application (if they do at all). A little over half of all dental schools require students to complete supplemental applications, so you may not be completing secondaries for all of the schools where you apply. Additionally, dental school supplemental applications may [...]

The Dental School Supplemental Application: What You Need to Know Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:31:30-05:00