The most common questions we receive are “where are you in the process,” “how many years are left” and “what’s next.” I remember when we first started this journey, we thought that the most difficult part was getting in,…
Words of Advice to the Class of 2017
Congratulations Class of 2017! You stuck through it all and you made it across the stage! You have done it! You made it through four years of classes that seemed way too long, countless papers that were either too short…
Tips for Medical School Interviews
It’s officially interview season and while we have heard and read about the proper ways to interview for jobs, medical school interviews are a little bit different. During my husbands’ preparation for medical school interviewing he worked with an admissions…
What I Learned Last Semester & How You Can Be Successful
Winter break is over, the new year has started and your spring semester is about to start or has already. Last semester was the first semester of my Masters program that I was allowed to take a full semester worth…
Never Miss an Assignment: The Best Way to Organize for Class
As school begins you’ll realize quick how many assignments you have and it can become overwhelming quick. During my time in undergrad, I figured out a fantastic way to keep track of all my assignments and organize for my classes….
How to Transition Back to School: After Working 9-5
New transitions are always exciting and then when you’re in them sometimes you feel that you’re in totally over your head. After having to leave my job on shortish notice, I scrambled to try and find something to fill my…
Moving Along: Steps Towards Medschool
The days and weeks following the holidays have honestly put us into a slump. Conor has been impatiently awaiting news concerning his applications and I’ve been slowly getting back into the motions of work. At this point its been a…
Becoming a DO
Today Conor decided to pick me up from work. I knew that this could only mean that something fantastic happened or something disappointing. Today was the day we would find out how well he did on the MCAT. For many…
This or That? What You Really Need for College
This or That? What You Really Need for College from a College Grad As August burns on, college freshman are quickly finishing last minute packing for their first semester away from home. While for some this may not be the…