Applying to medical school is one of the most demanding and competitive admissions processes. Applicants are balancing clinical experience, research, service, MCAT preparation, personal statements, secondary essays, and interviews - all while trying to communicate who they are beyond their metrics.

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Another Degree offers personalized medical school admissions consulting through mentors who understand how admissions committees evaluate readiness, resilience, and long‑term fit for a career in medicine.

We use the term ‘mentor’ because Another Degree offers more than traditional admissions consulting. Our mentors are medical school graduates who have built careers in the kinds of roles you’re aspiring to as physicians, researchers, public health professionals. They provide holistic guidance focused on your success, wellbeing, and mutual fit with the programs you’re considering. 

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Sessions are tailored to your goals and focus on the strategic and narrative elements that matter most in medical school admissions:

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Evaluating programs and pathways

Mentors help you compare:

• MD vs. DO programs

• Curricular models

• Clinical training environments

• Match outcomes

• Long‑term career fit

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Developing a compelling medical school personal statement

Another Degree mentors help you articulate your motivation for medicine, integrate your clinical and research experiences, and write with clarity, depth, and purpose.

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Plan Your Application Timeline

• Map out a multi‑year plan for coursework, clinical experience, research, and service

• MCAT strategy, preparation, and timing

• Cycle planning for AMCAS, AACOMAS, and TMDSAS

• Guidance for early‑career applicants, career‑switchers, and non‑traditional candidates

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Strengthening your applications, including AMCAS, AACOMAS, and TMDSAS 

• Activity descriptions

• Most Meaningful Experiences

• School list development

• Strategic positioning across MD or DO programs

• Refining your resume or CV

• Responding to school‑specific prompts (secondary essays) with authenticity and in ways that go beyond your personal statement 

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Preparing for interviews (traditional + MMI)

Mentors help you practice:

• Structured responses

• Ethical reasoning

• Situational judgment

• Reflective storytelling

For both traditional interviews and Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs).

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Support for Residency Applications

Another Degree mentors also support applicants preparing for residency through ERAS, the Match, and specialty‑specific processes. 

• Refine your residency personal statement

• Prepare your ERAS application and experiences section

• Develop a strong CV tailored to your specialty

• Select programs aligned with your goals and training interests

• Prepare for residency interviews, including behavioral, clinical, and scenario‑based questions

• Reflect on clinical experiences, rotations, and sub‑internships

• Communicate your professional identity, values, and long‑term direction

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Early‑Stage Medical School Preparation for Undergraduates

Many students begin thinking about medical school long before they are ready to apply. Another Degree mentors support pre-med undergraduates who want to explore medicine, build meaningful experiences, and make informed decisions about their academic and professional paths.​

• Understand what medical schools look for

• Explore clinical, research, and service opportunities available to undergraduates

• Consider majors, minors, and experiential learning 

• Reflect on early experiences, interests, and motivation

• Plan coursework and timelines

• Build relationships with mentors and potential letter writers

• Evaluate which medical pathways align with your long‑term goals

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​How it works and what to expect

• Medical school admissions consulting sessions are held online and tailored to your goals and stage in the preparation and application process

• You can view our mentor list and request a direct booking for an initial session at a time that works with your schedule - or complete the form on this page to request a mentor match

• You may receive a notification if your mentor requests more information before your first meeting. This allows them to review your materials or learn more about your interests, experience, and goals.

• Unlike other admissions consulting companies that rely on upselling and commissions, there is no obligation to commit to multiple sessions. We recommend starting with one session. Afterward, you will be offered discounted package options if you would like continued support. You can also use session packages across multiple mentors to build a team with complementary strengths.

• Users who purchase multiple session packages will receive access to a private online learning community moderated by Another Degree mentors. This space offers peer support, Q&A threads, writing accountability, and guidance between your one-on-one meetings

• Have other questions? Pull up the "let's chat" tool on this page, reach out via our contact form, or consult our frequently asked questions page. Learn more about what makes us different on our blog post: Why Choose Another Degree. 

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Not sure if medical school is the right path?

That is completely okay. Another Degree mentors provide graduate school admissions support across a wide range of academic and professional pathways. You may be comparing master’s and doctoral programs, exploring professional degrees such as the Ed.D., JD, MSW, MPH, or MBA, or trying to understand which option best aligns with your long‑term goals. Our mentors meet you exactly where you are and help you move forward with clarity. Explore our full range of graduate and professional school admissions consulting services or contact us to let us know how we can best support you. 

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Ready for the next step in your educational journey? Complete the form on this page to request a mentor match!