In-depth, honest walkthroughs of the parts of the pre-med journey that students ask about most. Each guide is written from experience and updated as the process changes. Start anywhere — no two paths are the same.
Every required course explained — what each covers, how hard it is, and how to earn the grades that build a strong science GPA.
The four sections, how scoring works, when to test, how long to study, a sample study plan, and the best free and paid resources.
What counts as clinical hours, the best roles (scribe, CNA, EMT, volunteer), how many you need, and how to find them.
A month-by-month plan for AMCAS and AACOMAS: when to take the MCAT, request letters, submit primaries, and prepare secondaries.
What committees want, how to structure the essay, common mistakes, and an editing process that turns a rough draft into a compelling one.
Who to ask, how many you need, when to ask, and how to set your writers up to advocate for you with a strong letter.
The real differences between the two degrees, and an honest look at whether a gap year before medical school is right for you.
More guides are added over time. Have a topic you'd like covered? Let me know.