Insider Updates from BS/MD Program Representatives Read Time: 2.5 minutes BS/MD Summer Intensive Workshop | Registration June 27–30th, 2025 Register Now Good morning students and parents, Our advising team just returned from two major higher-education admissions conferences, where we met one-on-one with representatives from several combined-degree programs. Below is a short briefing on some of the important BS/MD trends and school-specific changes for the 2025–26 cycle. Feel free to share...
13 days ago • 2 min read
How to Request Strong Recommendation Letters for BS/MD Programs Read Time: 4 minutes Good morning parents and future doctors, In the competitive world of BS/MD admissions, a strong letter of recommendation can be a key factor that sets your application apart. However, many students underestimate its impact and miss the opportunity to secure a powerful endorsement—costing students a chance to stand out or compensate for weak points in their application. To help you secure compelling,...
20 days ago • 7 min read
How to Avoid Common Mistakes in Your ‘Why BS/MD Program?’ Essays Read Time: 2 minutes Good morning parents and future doctors, The ‘Why School/Program X?’ essay is one of the most crucial components of your application. It’s your opportunity to demonstrate not only why you’re an ideal fit for the program but also how the program aligns perfectly with your educational and professional aims. However, a common pitfall many students encounter is offering generic praise and empty flattery....
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
When to Start Your BS/MD Applications Read Time: 4 minutes Good morning parents and future doctors, In the competitive world of BS/MD admissions, starting your applications at the right time often makes a huge difference. With BS/MD program acceptance rates lower than traditional colleges, it is critical to ensure each essay and application material is as strong as possible – and that takes both time and proper guidance. While the Common Application opens on the first of August, waiting until...
about 2 months ago • 7 min read
Selecting Letters of Recommendation for BS/MD Programs Read Time: 4 minutes New Tool: BS/MD Applicant Evaluation Calculator Before you continue reading, we recently released a new tool for calculating your BS/MD admissions chances that we encourage you to check out here. Our calculator is built on years of recent BS/MD admissions data to give you an initial applicant evaluation score within minutes. For a more precise evaluation, schedule a free 15-minute session with one of our BS/MD...
2 months ago • 6 min read
AI is Reviewing BS/MD Applications | AAMC Article Read Time: 5 minutes New Tool: BS/MD Applicant Evaluation Calculator Before you continue reading, we recently released a new tool for calculating your BS/MD admissions chances that we encourage you to check out here. Our calculator is built on years of recent BS/MD admissions data to give you an initial applicant evaluation score within minutes. For a more precise evaluation, schedule a free 15-minute session with one of our BS/MD specialists...
3 months ago • 5 min read
Advocacy Focused BS/MD Programs For High School Activists Read Time: 4 minutes Good morning parents and future doctors, In the competitive space of BS/MD admissions, it is imperative to prepare unique applications that resonate with specific programs’ unique values and priorities. Many students and parents hold the misunderstanding that all BS/MD programs seek the same type of student, and this often leads to generic applications and struggling to demonstrate student-program fit. At...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Service and Primary Care Focused BS/MD Programs Read Time: 4 minutes Good morning parents and future doctors, Many students and parents come to us with the assumption that all BS/MD programs seek the same qualities in applicants. This misconception can lead to generic applications that fail to resonate with specific programs. In reality, BS/MD programs vary considerably in their focus and values — with one category being those heavily emphasizing service and primary care. In this newsletter,...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Understanding Different BS/MD Program Categories Read Time: 3.5 minutes Good morning parents and future doctors, Over the years in BS/MD admissions, we have met many applicants and families that approach the process with the harmful misconception that all programs are seeking the same type of applicant. Unfortunately, this misunderstanding can quickly derail a student’s chances for acceptance when a program rejects the student for lack of “program fit.” Each of the approximately 50 BS/MD...
4 months ago • 3 min read