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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

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

20 06, 2022

Using Your Gap Year to Give You an Extra Edge
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Using Your Gap Year to Give You an Extra Edge

Michael Moore2023-11-07T02:25:28-05:00

Using Your Gap Year to Give You an Extra Edge Traditionally, medical school students matriculate into medical school directly after their final year of undergraduate training. However, more and more, students are deciding to take their time when they apply to medical school. Instead of racing to apply during the summer after earning their Bachelor’s degree, they choose to take a year off – or a “gap year” between undergraduate and medical school. Many students have reservations about taking a gap year. They think that somehow, they’ll be at a disadvantage and be “left behind.” After all, students applying to [...]

Using Your Gap Year to Give You an Extra EdgeMichael Moore2023-11-07T02:25:28-05:00

17 05, 2022

Are You Showing Admissions Committees the Best Version of You?
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Are You Showing Admissions Committees the Best Version of You?

Michael Moore2023-11-07T02:37:04-05:00

At Code Blue Essays, we have watched as medical admissions have become more competitive than ever. We know that as it gets tougher to gain admission to medical school, candidates have to submit an application showing admissions committees their best. We have been helping students do just that since 2014. Keep reading for ways you can transform your application from “good” to great! Choosing Clinical Experiences Good: Getting the required 100 hours of clinical experience in one summer shadowing a family friend who is a physician, and then turning your attention to maintaining your grades and focusing on the MCAT. [...]

Are You Showing Admissions Committees the Best Version of You?Michael Moore2023-11-07T02:37:04-05:00

6 05, 2022

4 Rules for Choosing the Experiences to Highlight on Your Application
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4 Rules for Choosing the Experiences to Highlight on Your Application

Michael Moore2023-11-07T03:08:13-05:00

4 Rules for Choosing the Experiences to Highlight on Your Application Preparing to apply to medical school is rigorous. Every medical school hopeful spends their undergraduate career preparing for the application process. If you are applying to medical school this cycle, here are just a few things you have been working toward: Earning top grades: The average matriculant to medical school last year had a 3.74 GPA (3.67 Science; 3.83 Non-Science). Studying for the MCAT in hopes of scoring in the top percentile of test-takers: AAMC recommends that students spend 300 hours studying for the MCAT. The average MCAT score [...]

4 Rules for Choosing the Experiences to Highlight on Your Application Michael Moore2023-11-07T03:08:13-05:00