Post By Ryan Brownlee – Founder of AspiringMD See medical schools with the highest interview rates in 2026, using current school data plus AAMC, Reddit, SDN, residency, and applicant context from a current medical student. Some medical schools interview a surprisingly large percentage of their… Read More »Medical Schools With the Highest Interview Rates (2026-2027)
Post By Ryan Brownlee – Founder of AspiringMD Medical schools with the most applicants ranked using 2025–2026 AAMC data. See the top 25, why they get so many applications, and whether you should apply. If you are looking for the medical schools with the most… Read More »Medical Schools With the Most Applicants
Post By Ryan Brownlee – Founder of AspiringMD Got a 510 MCAT? A current medical student uses AAMC data and current school profiles to find realistic MD and DO schools, acceptance rates, and retake advice. A 510 MCAT is absolutely high enough to build a… Read More »Medical Schools for a 510 MCAT
Post By Ryan Brownlee – Founder of AspiringMD Do you need primary care shadowing for med school? See current school policies, AAMC guidance, adcom advice, and what actually counts as primary care. Last updated: September 2026 No, you do not universally need primary care shadowing… Read More »Do You Need Primary Care Shadowing for Medical School?
Post By Ryan Brownlee – Founder of AspiringMD Is virtual shadowing accepted for medical school? See 2026 school policies, AAMC guidance, admissions commentary, and when you still need in-person experience. Last updated: September 2026 Yes, virtual shadowing can be included on a medical school application,… Read More »Is Virtual Shadowing Accepted for Medical School Applications?
Post By Ryan Brownlee – Founder of AspiringMD How does MCAT Notify Me work? A current medical student explains the 5-request limit, waitlists, email alerts, full lists, timing, and how to get a seat. The MCAT Notify Me feature allows you to request an email… Read More »MCAT Notify Me Explained: How It Works & How Many Alerts You Can Have
Post By Ryan Brownlee – Founder of AspiringMD Which 2027 MCAT registration group is your state in? A current medical student explains Group A/B/C dates, state lists, waiting room, and opening-day strategy. If you are registering for the MCAT in 2027, your registration opening day… Read More »2027 MCAT Registration Groups: Which Day Does Your State Register?
Post By Ryan Brownlee – Founder of AspiringMD MCAT test date full? A current medical student explains AAMC Notify Me, when seats reopen, backup dates, Reddit/SDN trends, and application timing. If your MCAT test date is full, you still have several options, and seeing “None… Read More »What If My MCAT Test Date Is Full?
Post By Ryan Brownlee – Founder of AspiringMD Should you apply to out-of-state public medical schools? A current med student explains OOS odds, the 20% rule, state ties, costs, and how to choose. Yes, you should consider applying to out-of-state public medical schools, but you… Read More »Should You Apply to Out-of-State Public Medical Schools?
Post By Ryan Brownlee – Founder of AspiringMD When should you ask for medical school letters? A medical student explains the best month to ask, how much notice to give, AMCAS timing, gap years, and late letters. If you are applying to medical school this… Read More »When Should You Ask for Medical School Letters?