Getting Into Medical School (Kaplan Test Prep)

Written in partnership with the American Medical Student Association, Kaplan's Getting Into Medical School provides insider advice on planning for med school. Admissions advisers and medical students offer expert tips on everything from researching schools to financing your degree. Getting Into Medical School is your practical guide to navigating the entire med school application process.

Expert Guidance

• Planning for medical school during college—what courses to take and extracurricular activities to get involved in
• Advice on researching the best medical school for your individual needs and goals
• How to prepare an outstanding application and excel in the interview
• Personalized information for all applicants, including minorities, women, people with disabilities, and international students
• Detailed advice on how you can finance your M.D. without going too far into debt after graduation
• Interviews with successful medical students and admissions advisers
• Roundtable discussion with medical school students on the admissions process
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