So here's the thing about recommendation letters for med school. Most people absolutely bomb this part without even realizing it. They get stressed about their MCAT score, they're worried about their personal statement, and then they [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
