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MCAT Score Averaging for Repeat Test-Takers: The Case for a Better Admissions Standard

Abstract: This review evaluates three approaches to using MCAT scores in medical school admissions for repeat test-takers (averaging, best attempt, and most recent score) and finds that score averaging is the strongest predictor of preclinical academic performance. Our literature review identified five studies that examined repeated MCAT attempt...


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Serving Pets and Country: A Conversation with Army Veterinarian Captain Haley Davis, DVM

When most people picture veterinarians, they imagine small-animal clinics, family pets, and routine check-ups. But veterinarians like Captain Haley Davis, DVM, wear a military uniform, care for working dogs and horses, inspect food for entire installations, and teach public health and combat casualty care to soldiers.

A graduate of the


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How to Make a (More) Transparent Holistic Admissions Process
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Background: Applicants to health professions programs often face a significant communication gap during the application cycle, which can lead to heightened anxiety and confusion about selection criteria. While holistic review is the industry standard, the often-opaque nature of admissions decisions can inadvertently disadvantage applicants from u...


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Understanding Different Medical School Interview Styles 

Abstract: Medical school admissions interviews come in several formats, each requiring a slightly different preparation strategy. In the U.S., most schools still use the traditional one-on-one interview format, but the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) has grown in popularity in recent years, and many institutions have adopted hybrid approaches that blend both s...


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