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title: Medical School News and MCAT Strategy | Hannah Smith, InGenius Prep
description: Here you will find blog posts with pertinent information on the MCAT test and medical school admissions. Be sure to read some posts today.
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# MEdical School News and MCAT Strategy

Stay current with the latest med school admissions news and proven MCAT strategies.

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## Posts by Hannah Smith, InGenius Prep:

[MCAT studying](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/mcat-and-the-medical-school-admissions-process/topic/mcat-studying) [MCAT](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/mcat-and-the-medical-school-admissions-process/topic/mcat) [MCAT prep](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/mcat-and-the-medical-school-admissions-process/topic/mcat-prep) [MCAT tips](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/mcat-and-the-medical-school-admissions-process/topic/mcat-tips) [medical school applications](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/mcat-and-the-medical-school-admissions-process/topic/medical-school-applications) [Med School Admissions](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/mcat-and-the-medical-school-admissions-process/topic/med-school-admissions)

### ![medschool.png](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/medschool.png?width=283&height=178&name=medschool.png)Why is medical school so hard to get into?

Medical schools suffer from poor retention rates, and it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become a doctor. When schools are reviewing applications, they need to be absolutely sure that an individual has the academic skillset, experiences, and passion needed to make it through med school and to become a doctor. With acceptance rates at some of the most competitive schools in the single digits, most students feel lucky to get into ANY medical school.

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