Premed Student Resources

Join this team AND get a higher MCAT score!

We love the creative opportunities that spring to life when we team up with our partner organizations. Like here, with Kaplan. They’re offering AMSA members, like you, a cool opportunity to flex your inner influencer, get a higher MCAT score and make some extra spending money on the side. Ready? Here’s the gist, from Kaplan....

Legislative Advocacy: What It Takes to Make Change

AMSA recently hosted a virtual Town Hall where we learned from insiders about how to influence policymaking at every step of the legislative process.  Read the summary and watch the video below!  Combine passion, planning, and persistence Effective advocacy combines passion, planning and persistence. That was the main takeaway offered by Justin Hatmaker, chief operating...

Your Brand is One of the Keys to Getting into Medical School

As a member of AMSA, you already have a competitive advantage when it comes to applying to medical school. However, your brand, which applicants almost never even think about despite its importance, is the first thing you should figure out to differentiate yourself from all the other highly qualified applicants. Your brand must be supported...

All About the AAMC’S Shortened MCAT

Since COVID-19 has disrupted MCAT testing for many prospective medical students, the AAMC has increased the number of MCAT administrations between May 29 and September 28, 2020 to 21 administrations. In order to accommodate this increased testing, the AAMC has made adjustments to the MCAT structure and administration processes.  Shortened MCAT Exam Format and Scoring...