How to Build a Winning Application Timeline & Stay on Track

How to Build a Winning Application Timeline & Stay on Track

Lizanne Carlson
Published on: 17/06/2025

Applying to medical or law school isn’t just about checking boxes, it’s about timing them right. A clear, well-paced timeline can make the difference between a calm, confident application cycle and a rushed, stressful one. Here’s how to map out your ideal timeline and keep things moving forward with intention.

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Crafting a Standout Residency Application: Personal Statements, Personal Branding, and the Power of Authenticity

Crafting a Standout Residency Application: Personal Statements, Personal Branding, and the Power of Authenticity

Lizanne Carlson
Published on: 14/06/2025

In Part One of our residency application series, we covered the nuts and bolts of the ERAS application, the evolving scoring landscape, and how students can begin planning strategically for the 2026 residency cycle. But once the numbers and core components are in place, another critical (and often underestimated) piece of the application comes into play...

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Planning Ahead: What Medical Students Need to Know About the 2026 Residency Application Cycle

Planning Ahead: What Medical Students Need to Know About the 2026 Residency Application Cycle

Lizanne Carlson
Published on: 11/06/2025

For rising fourth-year medical students, the residency application process is one of the most critical (and potentially overwhelming) phases of medical education. While the ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) system might not roll off the tongue the same way everywhere (regional variations abound!), one thing is universally true: early preparation is key.

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Planning to Use Accommodations for the August LSAT? Here’s What You Need to Know — And Why You Should Act Now

Planning to Use Accommodations for the August LSAT? Here’s What You Need to Know — And Why You Should Act Now

Lizanne Carlson
Published on: 09/06/2025

If you’re planning to take the August LSAT with testing accommodations, now is the time to take action. The deadline to request accommodations for the August LSAT is June 26, 2025 — and that date is coming up quickly.

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