Why the MCAT Still Matters in Holistic Medical School Admissions
October 23, 2025As an increasing number of US medical schools adopt a more holistic approach to their admissions practices, traditional metrics like GPA and the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores are no longer the only determinants of an applicant’s potential, according to Insight Into Academia. Admissions committees are gradually instituting a more holistic approach, emphasizing emotional
Choose a Medical School Where You Will Become a Master Adaptive Learner
September 3, 2021No matter which medical school you choose to go to, you want to make sure you graduate with four very specific skills/traits: Excellent teamwork skills Excellent clinical skills The ability to apply technology to your own learning and patient care Integrity, honesty, and compassion Teamwork: Healthcare is delivered in teams. Many students arrive at medical
CATEGORIES
RECENT POSTS
- Leaving Home, Finding Community: One WAUSM Student’s Journey to Medicine January 7, 2026
- Med School Checklist: Why Career Advising and Support Should Drive Your Decision January 5, 2026
- Rewriting Her Story: Nicole Parish’s Journey to WAUSM December 10, 2025
- Why U.S.-Based Clinical Rotations Give Medical Students an Edge December 1, 2025