Medical School/MCAT

At IC/US

Essays That Will Get You Into Medical School. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: R838.4. K38
Gives techniques for the preparation and strategy, writing, and revision of medical school admissions essays.

Get Into Medical School: A Guide for the Perplexed. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: R838. 4.I84
A comprehensive handbook for those thinking of going to medical school. Includes an overview of the medical profession, discussion for women and minorities, requirements to be completed during high school and undergraduate studies, MCAT tips, and advice about applying and picking programs.

Get Into Medical School: A Strategic Approach. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: R838.4. L64
Focuses on the preparation and planning for medical school, selecting your medical program, and the requirements for admissions.

Kaplan MCAT Comprehensive Review. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: R838.5 M323
Study guide for the MCAT with practice questions/examinations.

Peterson's MCAT Success. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: R838.5. M338
Study guide for the MCAT with practice questions/examinations.

Medical School Admissions: The Insider's Guide. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: R838.4. Z42
Provides tips for medical school admissions, including MCAT, application, interview, and essay advice. Of particular interest is the chapter regarding techniques for higher grades.

Veterinary Medical School Admission Requirements in the United States and Canada. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: S533. V47
Gives a general overview of the application process, including detailed information on the Veterinary Medical Colleges Application Service and residency requirements. Each of the thirty-one veterinary medical schools in the United States and Canada provides information about campuses, deadlines, specific prerequisites, expenses, and special programs.

Online

Association of American Medical Colleges: The AAMC's Medical Schools section includes information on requirements, curriculum, and comprehensive data about applicants and graduates.
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges: The AAVMC's Students & Admissions section includes listings of schools and colleges, admissions requirements, a career center, and scholarship information.
Cal Tech's Applying to Medical School: Includes a step-by-step guide for applying to medical school. Includes suggestions for further reading and links to informational websites.
Learn-a-Test: Online interactive practice tests for the MCAT. Practice examinations include a description and an outline of topics covered. You can create an account that saves your examinations/courses.
MCAT: Medical School Admissions Test: The "official" MCAT website. Provides registration information, an overview of the test and its sections, and study and test-taking strategies.
MCAT Review Course: IU's Health Professions & Pre-law Center offers a MCAT Review Course. Their website offers some suggested reading as well as the syllabus and problem sets.
National Library of Medicine: FAQ-Medical Education and Career Information: Provides suggested readings and web links that answer the question "How Do I Find Information on Medical Education and Careers?"
Preparing for Medical School: A Guide for Freshman & Sophomores: An in-depth medical school preparation guide developed by IU's Health Professions & Pre-Law Center.

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