Being a nontraditional premed in grad school means my weeks don’t always look like everyone else’s. My days are long, structured, and definitely exhausting at times—but they’re also rewarding because every routine I’ve built brings me one step closer to…
It wasn’t a lecture filled with complex theories or a chapter from a textbook packed with intricate diagrams that reignited my passion for science. It was the experience of being in the lab. My journey began with Advanced Cell Biology…
I’ve done all this talk about everything under the sun, but I haven’t told you guys about why I am on this path in the first place. People always ask for that “aha!” moment, the single, cinematic second where everything…
When I first started this premed journey, I thought it would just be about classes, test scores, and checking boxes. I imagined it would be a straight road: study hard, get the grades, take the MCAT, apply, and eventually become…
I still remember the day I scheduled my first MCAT. I sat there on my bed looking up the testing centers, seeing which one was closest to me. My hands were shaking as I clicked through the AAMC registration site,…
When I first started volunteering, I thought it would be about checking a box. I knew medical schools wanted to see service and community involvement, so I figured this would just be one of those things you do because you…
When I first shared my decision to pursue a career in medicine, the reaction from my family was overwhelmingly positive and supportive. My sister, always my biggest cheerleader, immediately expressed her pride in my ambition and reminded me of the…
If I’m being completely honest, my gap years weren’t part of some carefully crafted master plan. They weren’t a trendy “self-discovery” break or a cute resume booster. I took gap years because, at the time, I didn’t really have a…
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve looked at someone else’s journey and wondered if I was already too late. I see classmates who went straight from undergrad into med school. People my age are already in their second…
Let me put you on to one of the best-kept secrets that’s really not a secret, but doesn’t get talked about enough: the AAMC Fee Assistance Program. If you’re prepping for the MCAT and applying to med schools while juggling…