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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

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

1 07, 2023

8 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Medical School Primary Application
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8 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Medical School Primary Application

Michael Moore2023-11-03T01:22:39-04:00

8 common medical school primary application errors

8 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Medical School Primary ApplicationMichael Moore2023-11-03T01:22:39-04:00

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

2 05, 2023

Why is your Personal Statement so important?
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Why is your Personal Statement so important?

Michael Moore2023-11-01T02:45:57-04:00

Your medical school application essay, known as the personal statement, is one of the most important sections of your medical school application. It’s the key factor that determines whether or not you will be invited to interview! Some people may also argue that the personal statement is even more important than the interview. With thousands of applications that come into a medical school, only roughly 16% of students get offered an interview. And one of the biggest obstacles a prospective student needs to stand out is with their personal statement. It’s a pivotal factor in the medical school admissions process, [...]

Why is your Personal Statement so important?Michael Moore2023-11-01T02:45:57-04:00

18 04, 2023

Introducing the new medical school application tool: Med School Mogul…
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Introducing the new medical school application tool: Med School Mogul…

Michael Moore2023-11-02T05:10:15-04:00

Med School Mogul: The Newest Medical School Application Tool Our team at Code Blue Essays is always working hard to provide services and tools for applicants in medical professions worldwide. We provide guidance and training to help students apply and get accepted to medical school, residency and fellowship programs, graduate programs, nursing programs and dental programs. Our editors and coaches are all physicians and are not only qualified to help you, but remain current on what it takes to apply, get accepted and excel in your field of interest. And we are always working to come up with new [...]

Introducing the new medical school application tool: Med School Mogul…Michael Moore2023-11-02T05:10:15-04:00

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

21 02, 2023

7 Things you can do now to begin strengthening your medical school application
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7 Things you can do now to begin strengthening your medical school application

Michael Moore2023-11-02T04:26:19-04:00

7 Things you can do now to begin strengthening your medical school application [fsn_row][fsn_column width="12"][fsn_text] If you’re considering applying to medical school, it’s never too early to start preparing and strengthening your application before you even apply! What do we mean exactly? Well, if you wait to start research, or volunteer until the semester you submit your medical school application… you likely won’t be a qualified candidate. And you may have to wait a year before applying. So, for any undergrad student who is aiming to get accepted into medical school, here are a few things you can [...]

7 Things you can do now to begin strengthening your medical school applicationMichael Moore2023-11-02T04:26:19-04:00

4 03, 2018

Essential Tips for Conquering the MCAT CARS
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Essential Tips for Conquering the MCAT CARS

Code Blue Essays2023-11-15T01:32:33-05:00

What is MCAT CARS? Many future medical students have difficulty with the Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) portion of the MCAT. This is because it requires a different set of skills than the rest of the test. The MCAT CARS consists of short passages followed by questions. It is designed to measure your reading comprehension and ability to draw conclusions from written material. Begin Preparing Early Although none of the MCAT sections are conducive to cramming, it is especially important to allot adequate time for MCAT CARS review. This is because CARS requires you to learn and develop new [...]

Essential Tips for Conquering the MCAT CARSCode Blue Essays2023-11-15T01:32:33-05:00