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How to Succeed as a Vanderbilt Premed

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Students of the College of Arts and Science are limited to a total of 18 credit hours earned by AP, IB, or other advanced courses prior to enrollment and they cannot use these credits to fulfill Vanderbilt’s AXLE courses, which make up a third of their graduation requirements, focusing on writing and liberal arts education.

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How to Get Into the FlexMed Program at Icahn School of Medicine

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I enrolled in a molecular biology class at the local community college, which was far less expensive than the summer program yet still a challenge for my high school brain. Please concentrate on how you will use the flexibility afforded by FlexMed, and not on the FlexMed requirements.

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How to Get Into Tufts University School of Medicine: Requirements and Strategies

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In addition to the MD program’s courses, you’ll also have to take the MPH program's core courses, 42 semester hours of electives, and concentration courses unique to the MD-MPH track. Keep in mind that fees can vary depending on which program you are enrolled in and what year of study you’re pursuing.