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Archive for July 2008

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the MCAT

Posted by: Tim on: July 31, 2008

Alright, I don’t actually love the MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test), but I’m not a student who hates the MCAT either. But around this time each summer, thousands of students are stressed the hell out about the MCAT. For most, they have never written a test that will be weighted so heavily. This CAN be [...]

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There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it. – Oscar Wilde
Everyone reacts to medical school acceptances differently. My parents were overjoyed, smiling and dancing when they first heard I was accepted. My siblings reacted loudly too. My sister was at the library [...]

What are my chances of getting into Medical School?

Posted by: Tim on: July 29, 2008

I have moved to www.medaholic.com

What are my chances for medical school? To help answer all these future questions concerning competitiveness and chances, I have created a flow chart that will help you solve this problem. I present you the official guide to determining and assuring your chances for medical school. Enjoy! Click to on [...]

The Beginning

Posted by: Tim on: July 29, 2008

May 15, 2008
Every year, thousands of applicants are accepted into Medical schools in North America on this day. Thousands more will be rejected or waitlisted. I was one of the lucky ones this year. I am starting this blog not only to chronicle my journey through medical school, but also as a reminder of who [...]