If you are applying to medical school, your AMCAS personal statement is not just another essay. It is the most important narrative component of your application. At AdmitMD, we teach applicants that the personal statement is not an autobiography. It is not a résumé rewritten in paragraph form. It is not a place to list accomplishments. It is a narrative. And when done correctly, it becomes the most powerful part of your medical school application. The Reality of Who Is Readin

As a former medical school admissions committee member who now works closely with students interviewing for BS/MD programs, I have sat on both sides of the table more times than I can count. Once you land the interview, everyone is academically qualified. This is the stage where most decisions are actually made. Here is how to approach BS/MD interviews, including both traditional interviews and MMIs. The Interview Is a Fit Test, Not an IQ Test Interviewers are not trying to a

As a former medical school admissions committee member who now works with high schoolers applying to BS/MD programs, I have seen both sides of the process. Here are three essential tips to help you stand out in one of the most competitive college admissions lanes out there: 1. Stats Matter (But Only to a Point) Most BS/MD programs have a threshold for academic metrics, typically around a 1500+ SAT and 3.8+ unweighted GPA. While exact numbers vary by school, once you’ve crosse