Notes from a first-year med student

The road to med school, mapped out.

Hi, I'm Dylan, a first-year med student! I'm mapping out the road I just traveled for you: real deadlines, real costs, and free printables to keep it all in one place. Welcome, make yourself at home!

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Applying · personal statement

How to Brainstorm Your Med School Personal Statement (+ a Free Worksheet)

Applying · MCAT prep

A 3-Month MCAT Study Schedule (Free 12-Week Printable Plan)

Med school life · first year

First-Year Med Student Must-Haves (and What to Skip) + a Free Checklist

Applying · interview season

How to Prep for Med School Interviews (Traditional and MMI) + a Free Checklist

Applying · non-traditional path

My Non-Traditional Path to Med School (and How to Map Your Own Story)

Applying · secondary essays

How to Pre-Write Med School Secondary Essays (Free Prompt-by-Prompt Plan)

Med school life · study schedule

A Weekly Study Schedule for Med School (Free Printable Planner)

Applying · costs and fees

How Much Does It Cost to Apply to Med School? The Real Numbers

Applying · med school timeline

The Med School Application Timeline, Month by Month (Free Checklist)

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