5 Bold Coronavirus Predictions: What Will Happen to Med School Admissions in 2020 ..read more

New 2020 MCAT Changes and What They Mean for You ..read more

13 Changes Medical School Admissions and the AAMC Should Make for 2020-2021 ..read more

You’ll need to meet all the prerequisites to be considered for admission, but you’ll need to go above and beyond to stand out and ensure your chances of getting in. Since you’ll have to go above and beyond, we want this post to do the same thing. We’ll give you all the requirements, BUT we’ll also provide tips and tricks for separating you from the countless other eligible applicants ..read more

With recent changes to the MCAT start times to 6:30am, 12:15pm, and 6:00pm each day, some people may find that adjusting their biological clock has been added to the test-day preparation list. Good news - we have some tricks that will make adjusting your sleep much easier ..read more

The MCAT has undoubtedly been the most controversial COVID-related topic in medical school admissions. Rather than moving the test online or making it optional, the AAMC maintained its normal in-person procedures for 2020. And guess what? In-person MCAT testing will continue into 2021, despite projections of not getting a COVID-19 vaccine until mid-2021. Find out everything you need to know here ..read more

Canceled MCATs; online coursework; in-person shadowing restrictions; virtual interviewing - COVID-19 undoubtedly shifted the medical school admissions process in 2020 and created unprecedented challenges for pre-meds. But how will it impact medical school admissions moving forward? What will COVID-19’s legacy be in the 2021-2022 cycle ..read more

There is a vast abundance of resources, and it tends to get overwhelming, but deciding which resources to use and sticking with them throughout the journey will help you in reaching your target score and reducing test anxiety. These resources have been tested and used by us, and thousands of pre-meds like you, and we assure you they will have your back ..read more

Whether you’re taking the MCAT for the first time as a pre-med student or are retaking the exam for a better score, having a well-planned MCAT study plan is crucial to your success on the MCAT. However, students either make damaging mistakes or poorly made plans leading up to the exam. We at Savvy Pre-Med hope to guide you through creating an effective and doable MCAT study plan for such an important landmark in your pre-med journey ..read more

Although the admission process is not solely dependent on MCAT scores, it's essential to understand what medical schools are looking for in their applicants. This map will be helpful for you to understand how each medical school has been selecting its students, along with their school mission statements and unique strengths, which can be found in our other blog posts. We hope this new map can provide a better resolution of the big picture of each medical school and help you understand your schools a little more. We are always here to support you in the long journey to become a physician ..read more