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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

27 12, 2022

A tool every medical school student needs…
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A tool every medical school student needs…

Michael Moore2023-11-03T01:37:38-04:00

As a medical school student there is always so much to learn– some say it’s like getting fed information from a firehose! Fast, furious and so much information at one time! No college course can prepare you for the intense studying and learning you’ll have to do, and it’s common for many students to feel overwhelmed, anxious or even frustrated during the first year. Have you ever felt you are missing crucial information? Or that you might not be remembering everything you need to be? Luckily, there are many resources and books that can help you! And one of them [...]

A tool every medical school student needs…Michael Moore2023-11-03T01:37:38-04:00

12 08, 2022

How to Juggle Application Season with a Full Course Load
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How to Juggle Application Season with a Full Course Load

Michael Moore2023-11-07T02:18:30-05:00

How to Juggle Application Season with a Full Course Load As a pre-med student going into a school year after submitting medical school applications, your schedule should be smooth-sailing, right? You have beaten the MCAT; you conquered your personal statement; you hit “submit” on your official application to medical school. You have accomplished so much! Most of your work is complete, but you are not finished. At Code Blue Essays, we’ve got the advice you need to seal the deal on the application to the medical school of your dreams and end your senior year seamlessly. Keep reading for tips [...]

How to Juggle Application Season with a Full Course LoadMichael Moore2023-11-07T02:18:30-05:00

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

15 03, 2022

AAMC’s Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students
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AAMC’s Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

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

AAMC’s Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students Are you wondering if you have what it takes to “make it” in medical school? Great news! AAMC has outlined the fifteen core competencies for students entering medical school, and we’ll describe them below. Knowledge and appreciation for these competencies can give you valuable perspective for completing your medical school applications! If you know what a model medical school student looks like, you can shine in your application as that model medical student! These competencies are officially endorsed by the AAMC Group on Student Affairs (GSA) Committee on Admissions (COA). AAMC divides the [...]

AAMC’s Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students Michael Moore2023-11-07T03:13:05-05:00

18 01, 2022

Making the Most Out of Your Clinical Experience
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Making the Most Out of Your Clinical Experience

Michael Moore2023-11-07T03:28:58-05:00

Making the Most Out of Your Clinical Experience: Clinical experience is one of the most scrutinized components of your medical school application. It can be easy to think of the clinical experience part of your pre-med career as a “box to check" or a stepping-stone to your medical school career. However, at Code Blue Essays, we see the bigger picture. Clinical experience – whether you will be shadowing a local family medicine doctor, working at a phlebotomy clinic, or volunteering at a hospital – is an opportunity, and not simply an obligation. Below, find some tips on how to make [...]

Making the Most Out of Your Clinical ExperienceMichael Moore2023-11-07T03:28:58-05:00

19 10, 2021

Waiting for Interview Invites? We’ve got you covered.
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Waiting for Interview Invites? We’ve got you covered.

Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:45:35-05:00

Waiting for Interview Invites? We’ve got you covered. It’s late October, and many medical school hopefuls are on pins and needles waiting for the coveted invitation to interview. If you submitted secondary applications at the earliest possible opportunity, it is likely that you have been waiting months at this point for an interview invitation. The uncertainty can be nerve-wracking! After sending out secondary applications, waiting on an interview invite leaves applicants feeling anxious, but more importantly - powerless. There is nothing left to do but wait. Or is there? Here are three things you should have on your to-do list [...]

Waiting for Interview Invites? We’ve got you covered. Michael Moore2023-11-08T01:45:35-05:00

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

19 05, 2017

Application Tips for Medical School
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Application Tips for Medical School

Code Blue Essays2023-11-17T00:21:57-05:00

Application Tips for Medical School The season for medical school applications is about to start. In order to have a successful application cycle, it is necessary to have a good plan of action. This article will discuss some of the most important application tips for medical school. Tip #1: Apply Early Perhaps the most important of the application tips for medical school is to apply early. The vast majority of medical schools have rolling admissions. This means that they accept candidates as soon as they determine that they are a good fit, rather than waiting until they have [...]

Application Tips for Medical SchoolCode Blue Essays2023-11-17T00:21:57-05:00

18 01, 2016

Do Personal Statements Matter?

Code Blue Essays2023-11-21T00:34:27-05:00

The personal statement is an often neglected portion of the medical school application package. Many people falsely believe that it is a formality and is unimportant. This is a dangerous idea that can have negative effects on the outcome of your medical school application. In reality, the admissions essay is a vital part of your application. Although an excellent personal statement will not excuse failing grades, neither will good grades negate a badly written personal statement. However, if it is executed properly, a personal statement can improve your chances of being granted admission. […]

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Do Personal Statements Matter?Code Blue Essays2023-11-21T00:34:27-05:00