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

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

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. It’s important to note that any AP credits you have will not reduce the biology or physics coursework you need.

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How to Succeed as a Northwestern Premed

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If you took Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in high school, you may have a jump start on your college career with some introductory course credits earned through the program. In fact, majoring in science isn’t even required to be accepted into medical school.

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

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Please concentrate on how you will use the flexibility afforded by FlexMed, and not on the FlexMed requirements. or higher. In addition, the initiative the student employs towards finding an alternative summer experience demonstrates true dedication to the sciences.

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Is It “Okay” to Talk About Race in Your College Application and Essays—And If So, How Should You Do It?

College Essay Guy

In late June, the Supreme Court banned affirmative action as it relates to college admission (also known as race-conscious admission policies), leaving many students wondering… “Can I talk about race in my personal statement and college application?” I’ll be the only student at my school taking AP Psychology. And should I?”