The Medical School Journey with Kaplan Learn about

The Medical School Journey with Kaplan Learn about admissions, the MCAT, and how Kaplan can support you in your future plans. Eileen Tang Student Brand Ambassador University of Texas at Austin Eileen. tang@kaplan. com @eileenxtang

Who Am I and What Do I Do? As a Kaplan Student Brand Ambassador, I can… ● Help you tap into the Kaplan network ● Connect you with resources + exclusive tools for prep ● Be a resource for your academic journey ●. . . and more!

Why is the MCAT so important? • Among the top 2 admissions factors • No. 1 application killer • Can help offset a lower GPA Admission is extremely competitive: • More than 50% of students are not accepted anywhere • Fewer than 10% of students are accepted to top schools

MCAT By the Numbers 305 7. 5 4 3. 55 vs. 3. 70 350 39. 3%

Medical School Admissions Timeline Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Take MCAT & Get Scores File Primary Applications File Secondary Applications Interviews Acceptance Ideal time to prep - Most students will prep between October and April of their junior year. Ideal time to test - Most students will test between January and May of their junior year. Mar

MCAT Basics When is the MCAT offered? 20 dates – Jan, Apr, May, June, July, Aug & Sept Test format Computer-based Retaking the MCAT? 3 x per year / 7 x lifetime limit – 1 time is ideal! Score Validity 3 years When do you get your exam 30 days after you take your exam score? Application Deadlines Accepted on rolling basis, starting in June Info/Registration www. aamc. org

What’s Next for Your Future?

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AMSA Member Discount Details 10% discount on these Kaplan MCAT prep programs: ü MCAT Prep – In Person or In Person Plus ü MCAT Prep – Live Online or Live Online Plus ü MCAT Private Tutoring – In Person or Live Online $500 discount on Kaplan MCAT Summer Intensive Programs 10% discount is stackable with national promotions present at the time of enrollment As a national AMSA member you are entitled to register for a free online Foundations of Biochemistry Self-Paced Program ($499 retail value) at any time during your membership. Visit www. kaptest. com or call 1. 800. Kap. Test to enroll!

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