Your transcript doesn't show colleges the after-school clubs you've joined or hours spent tutoring your neighbors. Admissions officers genuinely want to see who they'd be welcoming onto campus. At SOS Admissions, our college admissions consulting experts always remind applicants: clearly showcase if you’re a volunteer superstar or the coding whiz who built an app from [...]
UCAS applications can feel confusing—tons of courses, lots of deadlines, and different entry rules to track. But managing your time carefully makes all the difference. If you’re thinking of applying to universities in the UK (including med schools), understanding the UCAS application timeline clearly is essential. Let’s simplify this process so you know exactly what’s [...]
Finding your way through college admissions consulting can feel overwhelming: essays, interviews, recommendation letters, test prep, and more. At SOS Admissions, our goal is to shoulder that burden, so you can focus on being the strongest applicant you can be. We’ll help you navigate each step, from choosing which schools fit you best to finalizing [...]
If you’d like to step around the MCAT, you’re not alone. Plenty of hopeful med students find that test’s length and intensity pretty intimidating. Fortunately, certain U.S. and Canadian programs let you attend medical school without MCAT scores. Let’s look at how this works and whether it might be right for you. Feel free to [...]
Once medical students reach the point of applying for residency programs, a common question arises: “What exactly are residency program directors looking for?” If your residency application—be it ERAS or CaRMS—doesn’t focus on the right qualities, you risk weakening your chances of matching. Understanding the criteria most valued by residency program directors can give you [...]
One question that nearly always comes up in a residency interview is: “Why should we choose you?” Maybe they word it differently, but the essence remains: Why are you such a good fit for this specialty and this particular program? Let’s clarify what the committee is actually asking, look at a few example answers, and [...]
Recharging and Reflecting A friend once told me she felt like she'd been sprinting nonstop since high school: advanced classes, extracurriculars, MCAT prep, and then, right on the horizon, four more grinding years of med school. She was so worn out by senior year that she took a step back and realized she wasn’t giving [...]
A general surgery residency—whether you pursue it at a top-ranked institution or a community-focused program—demands intense dedication, both mentally and physically. Balancing work and life can feel impossible, at least for a few years, but completing your five-year training as a general surgery resident sets you on the road to advanced surgical careers. From thoracic [...]
Alright, so you’ve done all the hard work—sent in your primary application, tackled those secondary essays, and now you’re just… waiting. Waiting to hear back from medical schools for interviews. That’s the final hurdle before you can really get excited about getting into med school. But when exactly will you get that email? The one [...]
When you're aiming for medical school, securing a solid letter of recommendation is crucial. These letters aren't just formalities; they offer insight into who you are and why you’re fit for the rigorous path ahead. Here's what you need to know to get the best letters possible. Who Should You Ask for a Letter? Choosing [...]
