Leland+ for Medical School

How to Write About Your Activities in Med School Applications

A guide to the AMCAS and AACOMAS activities sections. Learn how to highlight the competencies that get you accepted.

Where to Apply to Med School

Learn how to find the schools that are the best fit for you and build a smart school list that maximizes your chances of admission.

Why You are Not Getting 350+ on OET Speaking

Learn the test-day tactics and study tips that help healthcare professionals ace the OET the first time.

Secondary Essays Decoded: Your Blueprint for Writing Success

Master the secondary application! This blueprint guides you through crafting compelling, strategic essays that showcase your unique story and get you into your top-choice programs.

How to Brainstorm for the Personal Statement

Overcome writer's block and brainstorm your way to a powerful personal statement that gets you noticed by admissions committees.

Medical School Application Prep

Basics preparation for medical school applications.

Medical School Reapplicant Strategy Guide

Tips for reapplicants to medical school.

Do vs MD - What is the Difference?

A look at osteopathic medicine vs allopathic medicine

How to Nail Your Virtual Medical School Interviews

You’ve completed steps 1 and 2 of the medical school application process by submitting your primary and many secondary essays. Now, you are in the long-awaited stage of preparing for interviews (and perhaps you’ve already received an interview invite). Interviews are opportunities to showcase who you are much beyond your application materials. They are a chance to become familiarized with a program, get to know the faculty and students, and envision yourself at the medical school. During this event, you will learn how to prepare for interviews, what to expect on interview day, how to answer the most commonly asked questions, the difference between traditional and MMI interviews, tips for a smooth-running virtual Zoom experience, and more.

Tackling Medical School Secondaries

A guide to the medical school secondary application process, including strategies for writing effective essays and managing the timeline.

Medical School Funding Guide

Professional school costs can be daunting. Review options including federal loans, scholarships and loan forgiveness programs.

PA Program Admissions Guide

A comprehensive guide to the Physician Assistant (PA) program admissions process, including an overview of prerequisites, the application timeline, and crafting a compelling personal statement.