There's a possibility that even with a low GPA and not so impressive academics that you could still get into medical school

ejection activates parts of the brain that are also involved in processing emotional distress and social connection. Neuroimaging research shows that when people experience social rejection or exclusion their brains respond in regions such as the anterior cingulate cortex and anterior insula. These regions are associated with the affective components of social pain similar to physical pain, which is why rejection feels emotionally powerful and distressing. These neural respo

A 501 on the MCAT can feel discouraging when you compare yourself to averages or expectations. It is normal to feel disappointed or frustrated. The brain’s natural stress response activates when outcomes fall short of goals. Research shows that how you interpret stressful events influences your motivation, persistence, and future performance. This means your mindset about the score matters as much as the score itself. Mindset science reveals that people who view setbacks as o

When I was preparing to apply to medical school I discovered that artificial intelligence could be a powerful tool for clarity and confidence. I started using AI early in my journey not because I wanted a shortcut but because I needed better ways to organize information, practice communication, and sharpen my thinking. At first I worried that relying on technology would make my application feel less authentic. Over time I learned that AI became most useful when I used it to e