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2025 ACT Updates: Latest Changes to the Exam

Significant changes are coming to the ACT in 2025 as a response to feedback from test-takers and educators. The latest ACT test changes deliver a more flexible test that’s less stressful and empowers students with more control over their testing experience. In this guide, we’ll review what is changing on the ACT and what’s staying […]

How to Pay for College: Steps, Tips, and Student Loan Options

It’s never too early to think about how you’re going to pay for college. Creating a financial plan for your college education will free you up to enjoy the college experience and focus on schoolwork. There are several different ways to pay for college, including taking out student loans. While college financial planning ideally begins […]

Applying to Medical School: Using AMCAS

The American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS) is a centralized application processing service operated by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). It is important to note that AMCAS does not make any admissions decisions for medical schools; those decisions are made solely by the individual institutions. The service verifies your academic history and transmits […]

Researching and Evaluating Medical Schools

Deciding where to apply for medical school is a deeply personal journey, much as it was when selecting your undergraduate college or university. Factors likely influencing your decision include state residency restrictions, the school’s mission, curriculum, GPA, MCAT scores, costs, admission options, and location. The schools you apply to, and ultimately the one you choose […]

What’s the Real Cost of Medical School?

You’ll invest a lot of money attending medical school for four years, from tuition and fees to textbooks and housing. The real cost of medical school adds up quickly. So, just how much does medical school cost? We’ll explain what you need to know about paying for medical school and show you ways to save […]

Medical School Personal Statement FAQs

Here’s a seemingly simple question to consider when applying to medical school: Who are you? This is one of the most challenging and essential questions pre-medical students face on their path to medical school. Understanding who you are, why you want to be a physician, and how you have tested your motivation to determine your […]

Medical School Requirements: Who Should Write Your Letters of Recommendation?

Securing letters of recommendation for medical school is a key part of assembling your AMCAS® application. These reference letters are important because they have the potential to impress admissions committees by showing them your diverse attributes from an external perspective. To ensure you’re being presented in the best light, you’ll want to submit medical school […]

AAMC Med School Application Fee Assistance

Applying to medical school is an expensive process, which is why the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) offers a Fee Assistance Program (FAP) to cover some of the costs. Learn about the benefits of the AAMC Fee Assistance Program, including how much money you can save if you meet the program requirements. We’ll show […]

AP Psychology: Treatment of Psychological Disorders Notes

Use our free AP Psychology notes to review what you’ve learned about treating psychological disorders in your AP class. Just as there are many different views about the cause of mental disorders, many different beliefs exist about the appropriate way to treat psychological illness. All the methods of treatment, however, share a common purpose: to […]

AP Psychology: Psychological Disorders Notes

These AP Psychology study notes give a high-level overview of what you’ve learned about psychological disorders. Psychological disorders may manifest in a person’s behavior and/or thoughts. The field of psychological disorders (or abnormal psychology) encompasses the study of relatively common problems such as depression, substance abuse, and learning difficulties as well as the study of […]