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Articles published by Petros Minasi, Jr., Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs
Reflecting on the Kaplan Med School Admissions Officers Survey
by Petros Minasi, Jr., Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs | January 24, 2022

Kaplan annually conducts a survey of medical school admissions officers so we can gain insight to the process beyond what the numbers show, and share that information with students and advisors.
My Recipe for Holiday Break Success
by Petros Minasi, Jr., Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs | December 14, 2021

With the end of the year, we have an opportunity to reflect on the last 365 days while also looking ahead to all the possibilities the new year affords us.
Pre-Med Myths & Tips: Revolutionary and Evolutionary Course Updates
by Petros Minasi, Jr., Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs | September 23, 2021

Throughout the development phase of our MCAT program, we conduct countless interviews and surveys with our students to see what is at the top of their “wants” list, and to find out which types of tools they find most valuable.
Pre-Med Myths & Tips: Preparing for the MCAT Begins on Day 1
by Petros Minasi, Jr., Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs | August 20, 2021

While studying for the MCAT in earnest won’t actually begin until about 6 months before a student is going to take the test, the more they can practice using the information they are learning now, the better they will not only retain the information, but make it second nature.
Pre-Med Myths & Tips: Breaking Down the Realities of a Truly Transparent Score Improvement Claim
by Petros Minasi, Jr., Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs | July 13, 2021

When Kaplan makes a score improvement claim, we will have a representative sample of students, truly comparable test scores that we are comparing, and a transparent process for conducting the analysis and presenting the results.
Pre-Med Myths & Tips: Maximizing Summer By Minimizing Distractions
by Petros Minasi, Jr., Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs | June 10, 2021

Rest is important, and summer naturally provides an opportunity to catch up on it. However, there is something to be said about finding activities that keep you both mentally, physically, and emotionally active.
Pre-Med Myths & Tips: Preparing for Application Season
by Petros Minasi, Jr., Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs | May 13, 2021

With the opening of medical school application season around the corner, for this month’s "Myths and Tips" I reflect on the summer ahead for pre-meds as they put the finishing touches on their medical school applications.
Pre-Med Myths & Tips: Embracing Rest in a Time of Chaos
by Petros Minasi, Jr., Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs | April 8, 2021

For students studying for the MCAT, it is vitally important to plan on taking at least one day (or at least one evening) off per week, where their only goal should be to recharge.