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2 03, 2026
  • Best Extracurricular Activities for Medical School Applications
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Best Extracurricular Activities for Medical School Applications

By Pattie Kim|2026-03-02T18:28:27-05:00March 2nd, 2026|

Here's something that nobody tells you early enough. Your GPA and MCAT are what get you past the initial screening but your extracurricular activities are what actually get you accepted. Admissions committees want to see that [...]

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26 02, 2026
  • AMCAS application timeline for medical school
    AMCAS Application Timeline 2026 When to Submit and What to Expect
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AMCAS Application Timeline 2026 When to Submit and What to Expect

By Pattie Kim|2026-03-02T18:22:10-05:00February 26th, 2026|

If you're applying to medical school this cycle then you need to understand the AMCAS application timeline inside and out. Because timing is everything in this process and the difference between submitting in June versus August [...]

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29 05, 2025
  • Applicant preparing for a medical school interview
    No Medical School Interview Invites? What You Should Do Next (2025)
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No Medical School Interview Invites? What You Should Do Next (2025)

By Pattie Kim|2026-03-02T18:22:10-05:00May 29th, 2025|

Waiting on medical school interview notifications can be nerve-racking, especially when they don’t show up in the expected timeframe—or at all. The truth is, plenty of applicants find themselves in this position every admissions cycle, asking [...]

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27 05, 2025
  • 2025 Good MCAT Score Guide by SOS Admissions
    2025 MCAT Score Insights: What You Should Know
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2025 MCAT Score Insights: What You Should Know

By Pattie Kim|2026-03-02T18:22:11-05:00May 27th, 2025|

If you’re heading toward medical school, you’ve probably asked at least once: What MCAT score will actually open the right doors? The honest answer is that it depends on your list of schools. However, a 510 [...]

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27 05, 2025
  • Clinical Experience for Medical School Applications
    Required Clinical Hours for Medical School (2025 Update)
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Required Clinical Hours for Medical School (2025 Update)

By Pattie Kim|2026-03-02T18:22:12-05:00May 27th, 2025|

If you plan to enter medical school, you’ve probably wondered how many clinical hours are expected. In general, most programs recommend somewhere between 100 and 150 hours of hands-on patient interaction. Not every institution states a [...]

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22 05, 2025
  • Medical Student Shadowing a Physician in a Clinical Setting
    Medical School Shadowing Hours: How Many Do You Really Need?
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Medical School Shadowing Hours: How Many Do You Really Need?

By Pattie Kim|2026-03-02T18:22:12-05:00May 22nd, 2025|

Practical Advice from SOS Admissions One of the most common questions from students applying to medical school is: “Exactly how many shadowing hours are required?” Unlike concrete admissions factors such as GPA or MCAT scores, shadowing [...]

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20 05, 2025
  • Matching Into Anesthesiology Residency Tips from SOS Admissions
    Matching Into Anesthesiology Residency Tips from SOS Admissions
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Matching Into Anesthesiology Residency Tips from SOS Admissions

By Pattie Kim|2026-03-02T18:22:13-05:00May 20th, 2025|

I remember when I first considered anesthesiology. The idea of supporting patients through surgery, making sure they stayed comfortable, and preventing complications really spoke to me. Compared to some other specialties (like dermatology or neurosurgery), the [...]

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20 05, 2025
  • Happy medical school students celebrating acceptances with help from SOS Admissions advising.
    Real Stories: How an SOS Admissions Advisor Helped Me Get into Medical School
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Real Stories: How an SOS Admissions Advisor Helped Me Get into Medical School

By Pattie Kim|2026-03-02T18:22:14-05:00May 20th, 2025|

Gaining admission to medical school is no small task. At SOS Admissions, we have worked with many students who began this process feeling anxious and later ended up celebrating acceptances, thanks to supportive and knowledgeable advisors. [...]

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15 05, 2025
  • Medical residency applicants discussing questions to ask residency programs
    Best Residency Program Questions to Ask
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Best Residency Program Questions to Ask

By Pattie Kim|2026-03-02T18:22:14-05:00May 15th, 2025|

Choosing the right residency program is a big decision—possibly one of the biggest in your medical career—and making sure you’re in the place that supports your goals starts with knowing the best things to ask. Asking [...]

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14 05, 2025
  • Crafting the Perfect Medical School Letter of Intent: A Guide
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Crafting the Perfect Medical School Letter of Intent: A Guide

By Pattie Kim|2026-03-02T18:29:05-05:00May 14th, 2025|

Crafting the Perfect Medical School Letter of Intent: A Guide Alright, so you’ve jumped through all the hoops, aced your exams, and now you’re eyeing that top-choice med school. But how do you make sure they [...]

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