Into the Nuance: Compassionate, Evidence-Based Pre-Med Advising

We discuss the evolving nature of medical school admissions, including the FAFSA, interviews, and the MCAT. We also discuss strategies for students uncertain about retaking the MCAT, the challenges o…

We discuss the challenges and strategies related to MCAT registration, medical school interview season, and MCAT preparation. We also discuss the financial implications of rescheduling tests, the imp…

We discuss the need for moderation of student expectations, improvements to course and verification process for medical school applicants, and issues surrounding recent MCAT tests. We also explored t…

We start by discussing the complications during the last application cycle (2023-2024) due to the FAFSA problems and how finances are an important consideration while preparing for, applying to, and …

We discuss the potential benefits and pitfalls of using online forums as a marketplace and a platform for social support, advising students to focus on supporting each other rather than engaging with…

We discuss the CASPer and PREview tests as well as the general concept of situational judgment tests (SJTs). We also explore the limitations of the scoring system used in these tests, the potential o…

Have you already taken your MCAT and are not sure whether you should retake it? Are you studying for your MCAT and don’t know the best way to prepare for test day? Do you want to apply and don’t know…

You’ve already applied, and it should be done by now, right? But medical schools are waiting ever longer to let you know if you get an interview, if you get accepted, or if you get rejected. There’s …

You need to apply, but there are so many steps in the process and it’s hard to know what to do and in what order. It doesn’t help that there is a lot of confusing and conflicting information out ther…

Welcome to the debut episode of “Into the Nuance: Compassionate, Evidence-Based Pre-Med Advising.” Join us each episode as we unravel the complexities, debunk myths, and explore the many paths to med…