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Trends in Medical School Curricula

Over the years, several alternative models have been introduced for the first one to two years of medical school instruction. Recently, medical schools have continued to develop and implement a variety of more patient-centered and collaborative approaches. Since 2020, urgent political issues including the COVID pandemic, Black Lives Matter, and the ongoing climate crisis have ushered in more changes still. In this post, we’ll walk through some of the latest trends in med school curricula.

Maureen Meyer2023-10-30T13:15:43-04:00October 30th, 2023|Categories: 3 Year Medical School Programs, AACOMAS, AAMC, AAMCAS, BA/BS/MD Programs, Baccalaureate/MD Programs, Clinical Experience, Collegiate Gateway, DO Program, Julie Gross, MD-MBA, MD-MPH, MD-PhD, Med School Clinical Years, Medical Residency, Medical School, Medical School Admissions, medical school planning, Trends in Med School Curricula|Tags: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, collegiate gateway, Duke Medical School, Feinberg School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, julie gross, Longitudinal Clinical Experience Program, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, three year medical school programs, Trends in Med School Curricula, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College|

The Impact of State Residency on Med School Admissions

Do medical schools—especially public institutions—give preference to in-state applicants? Do private institutions consider state residency in their med school admissions process? If you are applying as an out-of-state applicant, do you need a higher GPA and MCAT? In this post, we’ll walk you through what we’ve gleaned about whether in-state preference plays a role in med school admissions, and how much.

Maureen Meyer2023-10-16T12:54:45-04:00October 16th, 2023|Categories: Admissions trends, Collegiate Gateway, Julie Gross, Medical School, Medical School Admissions, Medical School Candidacy|Tags: collegiate gateway, East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine, Florida State University College of Medicine, In-State Med School Applicant, julie gross, medical school admissions, Oregon Health and Science University, Out-of-State Med School Applicant, University of Washington School of Medicine|

Understanding National Merit Scholarships

National Merit Scholarships are awarded based on PSAT scores. Learn more about qualifying scores, and how you might be awarded college and corporate-sponsored scholarships through this program. Are you eligible?

Merit Scholarships from Colleges

Many colleges award merit aid to entice high-performing students to attend their schools. Find out which factors determine merit scholarships and how these funds are typically awarded.

Seeking Out Local Scholarships

Local scholarships can be a wonderful way to offset the high cost of a college education, and they offer unique advantages over national scholarships. Read on to find out how to apply for this type of merit aid.

How to Write a Compelling College Match Essay

Read our tips for writing an effective college match essay for your college applications. The ideal match essay will paint a picture of a two-way street in which the college is a great fit for you, and you are a great fit for it. In order to do this successfully, you’ll need to thoroughly research each college you’re applying to, then compose a compelling piece of writing articulating the specific “match” areas you’ve identified.

Maureen Meyer2023-07-20T17:31:30-04:00July 20th, 2023|Categories: college, college admissions, college applications, College Essays, Collegiate Gateway, Common Application, Julie Gross|Tags: College Match Essay, College Professors, college tours, collegiate gateway, julie gross, Research Colleges|

The Value of a DO Degree in Osteopathic Medicine

Find out more about the DO (Doctor of Osteopathic) degree offered by osteopathic medical schools and if this path could be right for you. Examine the differences and similarities between the MD (Doctor of Medicine) program offered by traditional allopathic medical schools and DO programs.

Is the LSAT Becoming Optional?

Will law schools continue to require the LSAT, and sometimes the GRE, as part of their admissions process? We walk you through where things stand now, what you can expect, and why law schools might be considering a test-optional policy similar to undergraduate programs.

Maureen Meyer2023-06-23T11:07:21-04:00June 23rd, 2023|Categories: Admissions trends, Collegiate Gateway, GRE, Julie Gross, law school, Law School Admissions, LSAT, test-optional, Testing|Tags: collegiate gateway, GRE, julie gross, law school, Law School Admission Council, law school admissions, Law School Admissions Test, lsac, lsat, LSAT Requirement, Optional LSAT|

When Is the Best Time to Take the MCAT?

Explore the various factors to consider in planning when to take the MCAT, and how this decision affects when you’ll be able to start med school. We discuss the impact that your MCAT score has on determining your med school list and application timetable. Also, if you retake the MCAT, how do med schools view multiple scores?

Maureen Meyer2023-06-20T08:24:37-04:00June 19th, 2023|Categories: AACOMAS, AAMC, AAMCAS, AMCAS Application, Collegiate Gateway, DO Program, Gap year, Julie Gross, MCAT, Medical School, Medical School Admissions, Medical School Application Plans, Medical School Candidacy, medical school planning, pre-med, Secondary Med School Applications|Tags: Applying to Medical School, collegiate gateway, julie gross, MCAT, MCAT Score, MCAT Test Prep, medical school admissions, Medical School List, medical school planning, retaking MCAT, When to take the MCAT|

The ABCs of Secondary School Curricula: International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

Read our overview of the IB program, which can help navigate its complexities and explore its potential benefits. Find out how you can use IB exam scores to distinguish yourself from other applicants, for advanced placement (skipping over entry-level courses), or for college credit. Also, how does an IB program compare to AP courses?