--- title: Medical School News and MCAT Strategy | medical school applications description: medical school applications | Here you will find blog posts with pertinent information on the MCAT test and medical school admissions. Be sure to read some posts today. --- # MEdical School News and MCAT Strategy Stay current with the latest med school admissions news and proven MCAT strategies. Browse by All MCAT prep MCAT studying MCAT tips MCAT MCAT study tips MCAT prep strategies medical school applications Med School Admissions medical school MCAT cardiology chemistry mcat chemistry MCAT behavior section MCAT equations MCAT hematology Medical School Letters of Recommendations Uncategorized mcat physiology med school application timing retaking the MCAT This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ## Posts about medical school applications: [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) ![prepare for MCAT.jpg](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/prepare%20for%20MCAT.jpg?width=320&name=prepare%20for%20MCAT.jpg)College in and of itself is a daunting process for most students. Studying constantly for twelve to eighteen hours of course work, juggling extracurricular activities, and trying to maintain an active social life can be challenging. Add in aspirations to attend medical school and suddenly you are overwhelmed. Needless to say, this entire process requires a significant amount of planning. Hopefully by the end of this article you’ll have at least resolved one concern on your list and answered the question of when to take your medical college admission test (MCAT). [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) ![studyingformcat.jpg](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/studyingformcat.jpg?width=285&height=177&name=studyingformcat.jpg)It has been close to a hundred days, or at least it feels that way. You’re a week away from something you have been anxiously planning and studying for, your Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Students in this last week of studying often reach one of two emotional states: anxiety or exhaustion. In this article we will discuss how to best combat these two common stages in the study process and how to utilize that final week prior to taking your admissions test. [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. [medical school applications](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/mcat-and-the-medical-school-admissions-process/topic/medical-school-applications) [Medical School Letters of Recommendations](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/mcat-and-the-medical-school-admissions-process/topic/medical-school-letters-of-recommendations) --- **![recommendation_letter-1.jpg](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/recommendation_letter-1.jpg?width=429&name=recommendation_letter-1.jpg)** **Preparing Your Letters of Recommendation for Medical School Admissions** High quality letters of recommendation can make all the difference when you are applying to medical school. The best letters are the ones that can provide great details on your strengths and all of the reasons that you should be considered as a student. When you are getting ready to include these in your application, remember all of the following: [medical school applications](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/mcat-and-the-medical-school-admissions-process/topic/medical-school-applications) [MCAT prep strategies](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/mcat-and-the-medical-school-admissions-process/topic/mcat-prep-strategies) [med school application timing](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/mcat-and-the-medical-school-admissions-process/topic/med-school-application-timing) This is a guest blog post from our friends at [InGenius Prep](http://www.ingeniusprep.com/). ![medical school discussion group](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/file-452672441-jpg/images/shutterstock_55184455.jpg?width=264&height=176&name=shutterstock_55184455.jpg) ### Follow this blog