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Best Pre-Med Colleges in the US

Ivy College Essay

Best Pre-Med Colleges in the US Choosing the best pre-med college in the US can be a difficult choice, especially if you don’t have the right information. To start with though, let’s make sure we all truly understand exactly what a pre-med program is.

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William & Mary

Ivy Central

Student Cohort Size William & Mary has a diverse student body of around 8,600 undergraduate and graduate students, who come from all 50 states and over 70 countries. 44% of students are male and 56% of students are female. 60% of students are Virginia residents and 40% are out-of-state.

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When Should You Take the MCAT? The Ideal Timeline

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

When is the best time to take the MCAT? There is no universal “best month” to take the MCAT. You’ll have completed most of your medical school prerequisites by then, thus minimizing the amount of content review you’ll have to take on, regardless of which MCAT prep books or course you purchase.

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How to Build Out Your Extracurriculars for Biology

The Koppelman Group

Thankfully, there are lots of books, including both the classics and more modern, approachable literature, that can help you explore what topics you might like. We love books like The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers , but also check out books by Richard Dawkins and Charles Darwin.

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9th Grade Summer Plans: Biology Major Edition

The Koppelman Group

It’s great news that biology covers a broad range of research fields, but it also means that hordes of students with diverse interests will be applying for the same biology major spots during college application season. If a book or paper really captivated you, look into academic offerings in that subdiscipline. No worries.

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How to Succeed as a University of Southern California Premed

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

As a USC premed, you’ll have your hands full managing med school prerequisites, and extracurricular activities, finding shadowing and volunteering opportunities, as well as carving out time to study for the MCAT. We’ll also cover how to find the best extracurricular, shadowing, and research opportunities at your disposal at USC.

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How to Succeed as a UChicago Premed

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Though roughly 125 UChicago students apply to med school each year, those applicants have an acceptance rate of 75.2%, which is nearly double the national average. Clearly, UChicago knows what it’s doing with premed students. The majority (34%) of UChicago’s students major in Social Sciences.