Applicants no shoo-in Nov 20, 2009
While at UCD, applicants need to show some sign of professional achievement you still need to maintain a certain grade point average and test well on the MCAT, said Howard. Howard said that the number of UCD applicants accepted into Anschutz is a misleading statistic when taken out context. (UCD Advocate, CO)
Delayed gratification Oct 4, 2009
She worked hard; she studied hard; she prepared well; she took the preparation course for the specialized medical school entrance exam (MCAT) ... Her grandmother passed away the day before she was scheduled to take the MCAT. Her family attempted to protect her from the news until after the exam was over, but by a fluke of communication, she found out 30 minutes before the exam began ... She gained valuable experience and prepared to take the MCAT again as she purposed to reapply. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Students prepare for grad exams Sep 25, 2009
Standardized tests that are taken by students are the GRE for graduate school, MCAT for medical school, PCAT for pharmacy school, GMAT for business schooland the LSAT for law school. Emily Davis, assistant director of USC Student Orientation and Testing Services, said students interested in graduate school should look at what programs require. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Living longer and happier Aug 20, 2009
Earlier studies have found that mice would live longer when their genome was altered to carry a gene known as mitochondria-targeted catalase gene, or MCAT. However, such approaches would not be applicable to human. Duan and Dejia Li, a post-doctoral researcher working with Duan, took a different approach and placed the MCAT gene inside a benign virus and injected the virus into the mice ... Duan attributes this performance enhancement to the MCAT and believes the gene is responsible for removing... (EurekAlert!)
Three courses that should be offered at UM-St. Louis Aug 11, 2009
I am faced with a new challenge: the MCAT. ... Once you have decided to go on to professional school or earn a graduate degree, it is up to the you to ensure you have the skills to master the GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, and every other test of that nature ... A little birdie told me that there are schools that have been prepping their students hardcore for competitive tests like the MCAT and the LSAT for years. (The Current Online, MO)
Families: 3 killed in Iraq were Minnesotans Jul 18, 2009
"I had just sent him books to study for the MCAT (entrance exam) so he could apply for medical school.". Dan Drevnick's father, Ken, remembered his son as a hard worker who was friendly and outgoing. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Al West: A's Offseason Additions Have Been Busts Jul 18, 2009
And $66 million-dollar man Eric Chavez has seen enough doctors over the years that he could probably pass an MCAT exam. That leaves Beane -- the very same GM whose mastery has netted a book deal and a Hollywood film -- to shoulder the blame. (ABC 7 News, DC)
SGA wants to connect to students this semester Jul 6, 2009
In addition, SGA hopes to increase aid to the student body this semester by helping to pay for the fees associated with graduate tests, such as the MCAT, LSAT and GRE.. Another continuing goal is the beautification of the campus that commenced last semester with new benches and the installation of the fountain outside of the Danna Center. (The Maroon, LA)
Three MWC Student-Athletes Named to Academic All-America Track & Field and Cross Country Teams Jun 25, 2009
Three MWC Student-Athletes Named to Academic All-America Track and Cross Country Teams - MWC OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. 54m) effort was still good enough for third-place all-time in the MWC record book. (Themwc.com)
Special Master's Program for Premed... Jun 24, 2009
Depending on the previous MCAT score, it may be necessary to study for the test and retake it again during the spring of the senior year to improve the chances of getting into a good SMP. ... In either case, the grades in the SMP have to be high, along with a high MCAT score, in order to be competitive for admission to medical school ... If the student gets low grades or another low MCAT score, it may be time to concede defeat and admit that not everyone is meant to practice medicine. (Suite101.com)
About Caribbean Medical Schools Jun 18, 2009
60 while the average MCAT is a 31. For those who want to become doctors but didn't make the cut in US medical school admissions, it's possible to become a US doctor someday by taking a detour at a Caribbean medical school. (Suite101.com)
Informal Postbac Premed Programs in... Jun 17, 2009
Meanwhile, some formal postbac programs have acceptance rates to medical school that exceed 90% with full support and free MCAT preparation ... Because some medical schools do not trust the rigor of community college courses, a high MCAT score along with upper division work at a four year university is often needed to counteract this. (Suite101.com)
Obama: Save $1T By Cutting Fed Med Costs Jun 16, 2009
"If you like going to the DMV and you think they do a great job, or if you like going to the post office and think it?s the most efficient thing you?ve run into, then you?ll love the government-run health care system, because that?s basically what you?re going to have.? That is hte best quote I have read for any one of you begging for goverment health. Can you say you just love going to the DMV or Better yet SS is backrupt how long will it take for the politicians to bankrupt goverment health... (CBS News)
Four Utes Named to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Teams Jun 5, 2009
4 percentile on MCAT with a 39 on her first attempt. Endersen finished as the runner-up in the 5,000-meter run (18:28. (Utahutes.com)
Post-baccalaureate Premed Programs May 27, 2009
Along with MCAT scores and health related volunteer work, premed courses are used to determine who gets into medical school ... They also provide extensive medical school application advising as well as MCAT preparation courses ... However, suspect community college coursework can often be validated with a high MCAT score and high grades in upper division biology courses. (Suite101.com)
Is the Obama effect real? May 15, 2009
For this study, Aronson and his colleagues had 119 undergrads take the 24-question verbal section of the Medical College Admissions Test, or MCAT (the students were in a summer program for med-school aspirants). They took the test early last summer, when Obama had clinched the Democratic nomination. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Lesson in Life May 10, 2009
In the meantime: Emergency medical technician training at Daytona State College, with the goal of improving his MCAT scores and reapplying to medical schools ... "I don't know if it's fair to put the kind of pressure on students," she said, "But the competitiveness leaves admission boards looking at GPA and MCATs and drawing the line." ... That's perhaps what Aly -- the UCF senior -- faced when he took the standardized entrance exam known as the MCAT. He didn't do as well as he would have liked,... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Schedules vary for students May 4, 2009
With her upcoming Medical College Admissions Tests (MCAT), Farhi said she feels she has no choice but to leave State College. "I feel like I wouldn't do any work," she said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Falcons' draft pick from Marist has future in medicine Apr 28, 2009
Middleton graduated from Furman with a degree in biology last May and took the MCAT, the medical college admission test, in June. He returned to Furman last fall to take graduate classes and finish out his eligibility in football. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Craigslist: Classified For Murder? Apr 28, 2009
Med schools admissions have been reduced to nothing more that a cursory look at GPAs and MCAT Scores, there is no real consideration of character anymore. BU mistook a sociopath for a caring future physician and probably tuned down someone who really wanted to help. (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
Diana Kugel: Give us some credit(s) Apr 9, 2009
Let's face it - there are two types of students in the Columbian College: the ones that need to know the material they are covering (try taking the MCAT without paying attention in chemistry class), and the ones that are biding their time until graduate school, law school or a job with a health care plan comes along. With the former group, there is little danger that they will opt out of the classes they need to take, and the 24 credits of remaining GCRs will still expose them to the other side... (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
UTSA grad develops energy drink Apr 9, 2009
"I was working 40-50 hours a week, taking 17 credit hours and studying for the MCAT," Montes said, "and I needed a drink that could provide me with energy but also help my focus, not just make me bounce off the walls with energy.". Because he couldn't find a drink to fit that description, Montes decided to create one of his own and began to research medical journals for ingredients that helped with energy, focus and memory retention. (The Battalion, TX)
