In this episode, we tackle the top five questions we get from candidates in the secondary slump. We address questions like:

• 1. When are Secondaries due?
  2. What are Secondaries used for by ADCOMS?
  3. What essays can you draft ahead of time?

  They cover the most common "generic" prompts like

  1. Working as a team member
  2. Your greatest challenge
  3. Diversity statement
  4. Gap year plans
  5. Anything else?

  They end by discussing how to prioritize your secondaries to boost your acceptance chances.

In this episode, medical school advisor Michael Rubsamen and Julien Comardelle use the University of Michigan's five year aggregated 2020-2024 admissions snapshot data to answer the question: When should I submit my secondary application? They take a deep dive into the infographic and extract key insights that follow the data trends at a top US medical school.

In this inaugural episode, medical school admissions advisors Michael Rubsamen and Julien Comardelle break down 2024–2025 AMCAS matriculation trends using AMCAS’s 2024 Facts: Applicants and Matriculants Data.

They discuss the most common questions:

1. What are the chances for the average applicant?
2. Where should they apply?
3. When should they hit submit?

This breakdown debunks some myths and bad advice surrounding the application process and provides real strategies for applicants applying to U.S. medical schools through AMCAS.

With a national rejection rate of 55%, this episode is your early roadmap to beating the odds.