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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 […]

UBE® Passing Scores by State

The NCBE provides free study aids on their website for the MEE, MPT, and the MBE, which include previously administered questions, sample questions, and summaries of recent exams. Many students choose to take a comprehensive bar review course to prep for the UBE. Kaplan has courses to prep students for the UBE in each state, […]

AP Psychology: Social Psychology Notes

Social psychology is a broad field devoted to studying how people relate to others. In these AP Psychology study notes, we’ll review what you’ve learned about Social Psychology and give a brief overview of some key concepts and terms you should know about Social Psychology for the AP exam. Keep reading to learn more.  [ […]

Reach vs. Target vs. Safety Schools: What Are the Differences?

Crafting a balanced college application list with the right amount of reach schools, target schools, and safety schools is a crucial step in your admissions journey. You want to maximize your chances of getting accepted to great schools while also ensuring you have options that suit your academic profile, financial needs, and personal preferences. The […]

AP Psychology: Motivation and Emotion Notes

These AP Psychology notes review what you’ve learned about motivation and emotion in your AP Psychology class. Motivations are feelings or ideas that cause us to act toward a goal. Some motivations are obvious and conscious, but others are subtler. This guide gives a brief overview of some of the key concepts and terms you […]