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September 2, 2025
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD After graduating from a four-year dental program with your degree and obtaining licensure, you will be […]
September 1, 2025
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Dental school is hard work. It requires academic rigors similar to applying to medical school. The […]
June 25, 2025
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Just like an undergraduate degree, postgraduate degrees come at a cost. Here, I’ll talk about some […]
June 25, 2025
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD If you are at the stage where you are considering an MFA, I’ll bet you’re pretty […]
May 13, 2025
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD ‘Medical admission committees want applicants who have demonstrated intelligence, maturity, integrity, a dedication to service, […]
April 10, 2025
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Prerequisites for Medical School: GENERALLY REQUIRED COURSES Biology – 2 semesters with lab Chemistry – 2 semesters […]
October 9, 2024
By Elizabeth LaScala, MD, PhD The Doctor of Osteopathy Personal Statement comprises 5300 characters convincing DO programs that you are […]
October 9, 2024
By Elizabeth LaScala, MD, PhD One of the most common questions for medical schools to ask in their secondaries is, […]
July 1, 2024
By Elizabeth LaScala, MD, PhD Whether you are applying to residency, medical school, veterinary school, or even some undergraduate programs, […]
June 27, 2024
By Elizabeth LaScala, MD, PhD Always read secondary prompts carefully. Whether they mean to or not, some medical schools provide […]
April 9, 2024
By Elizabeth LaScala, MD, PhD Whether you are completing the Activities Section of the AMCAS, AACOMAS, or TMDSAS application, this […]
April 8, 2024
By Elizabeth LaScala, MD, PhD Many individuals who send me inquiries about medical school ask how I can help them […]
September 1, 2023
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD One of the most critical decisions you can make as a high school student is selecting […]
August 23, 2023
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD and Stuart Nachbar Many graduate fellowships are provided by universities and are restricted to the pursuit […]
August 23, 2023
By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD and Stuart Nachbar Furthering education typically requires more student loan debt. This is especially true for […]