[UCM LIST: Healthprofadvising-l] Kaplan's MCAT Insider for May

Mon May 7 14:33:07 PDT 2012

Announcement from Kaplan
(Note: UC Merced Pre-Health Advising provides this information as a courtesy and is not affiliated with Kaplan)

Dear Pre-Med students,

Now that the calendar has turned to May, finals are underway and you will soon safely be able to shift your focus to the summer ahead.  Many students may be contemplating the decision to apply to medical school.   For your members that have made this decision and are crafting their med school plans, it is a great time to get a jump start on preparing for the MCAT by getting up to $300 back in May.  

Regardless of whether your med school plans are imminent or many years down the road, every one of your members should take 30 seconds to enter Kaplan's #iwill contest <http://www.kaptest.com/promotions/iwill.html>  for a chance to win $2500 and a free Kaplan course.  So as you work to iron out your med school admissions timeline, remember that Kaplan is here to arm you with the resources you need to succeed.  Please help spread the word by forwarding this email to all who may benefit from it.

Thank you,
Kristin Robinson

In this issue:

.         Special savings in May:  Get up to $300 back

.         Upcoming MCAT classes in Merced

.         Don't miss the Medical School Insider:  May 7th

.         Learn all about the med school admissions process

.         Tell us the story of the "future you" for a chance to win

.         Dr. Ricky Grisson's Med School Journey

Special savings this month:

Get an early start on your MCAT prep and receive up to $300 back.

If you want to stay ahead of the competition, you need to start early - and to help, Kaplan is offering up to $300 back on select MCAT courses when you enroll by May 31st! 

Upcoming MCAT classes in Merced

5/22 - 7/26       Tue/Thurs                         6pm/6pm                          MCFR12501M

5/22 - 8/23       Tue/Thurs                         6pm/6pm                          MCFR12501C

9/22- 1/12           Sat/Mon/Wed                  10am/6pm/6pm               MCFR13001

***For Classroom Anywhere and other location options, check www.kaplanMCAT.com

Free MCAT Event

Want the inside scoop on getting into medical school?

Join us on Monday, May 7th, at 8pm ET for Kaplan's Medical School Insider 2012 and learn about the ins and outs of getting accepted to med school. At this special live, online event, you'll have the chance to get your med school admissions questions answered.  You'll learn about:

.  Which factors matter most in med school admissions

.  How to write a personal statement to help you get accepted

.  Exclusive tips and strategies for achieving a great MCAT score

You'll also be able to watch as a panel of admissions experts review med school applications and decide who gets in and who doesn't-and why.

Register Today <http://www.kaptest.com/MCAT/Home/med-insider.html>  >

Free events from Kaplan:

The medical school admissions process has begun.

The 2013 AMCAS cycle opened on May 1st, and the first applications will be submitted in early June. Get the guidance you need to successfully fill out your applications by watching previous Medical School Spotlight events <http://www.kaptest.com/mcatspotlight>  or by attending one of our free upcoming admissions seminars at KaplanMCAT.com

Check it out <http://www.kaptest.com/MCAT/Home/medical-school-spotlight-events.html>  >

Kaplan's #iwill Contest

Tell us the story of the "future you" for a chance to win!

Where will you take you? Even if you can't predict the future, you probably have exciting plans for building yours.  So what's next? Tell us what lies in your future, what your ambitions are, how you're going to leave your mark on this world. In short, tell us what and who you're going to be. We want to hear the story of the "future you"-in 120 characters or less-and give you the chance to win up to $2500 and a free Kaplan course!

Enter Contest <http://www.kaptest.com/promotions/iwill.html>  >  

This month on the Med School Pulse blog:

>From the MCAT to Harvard Medical School: Dr. Ricky Grisson's Journey

By Shaan Sheth, Kaplan Full-time MCAT Instructor

Oftentimes, we are asked about the performance of our past MCAT students; how they did on the test, where they went for medical school <http://www.kaptest.com/MCAT/Get-Into-Med-School/Prep-for-Med-School/med-school-right-for-you.html?cmp=blog:mcat_04172012> , and where they are today. Recently, we had the opportunity to talk with one of our many amazing Kaplan MCAT course <http://www.kaptest.com/MCAT/Home/which-course-is-right-for-you.html?cmp=blog:mcat_04172012>  alumni, Dr. Ricky Grisson, about where his journey in medicine has taken him and the role that Kaplan <http://www.kaptest.com/MCAT/Home/index.html?cmp=blog:mcat_04172012>  played along the way. 

Read More <http://www.medschoolpulse.com/2012/04/17/from-the-mcat-to-harvard-medical-school-dr-ricky-grissons-journey/>  >

MCATR is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges.

MCATR is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges. *$150 rebate applies to MCAT Classroom On Site and MCAT One-On-One On Site tutoring courses from April 26, 2012 to May 31, 2012 only. $300 rebate applies to MCAT Classroom AnywhereR, MCAT On Demand courses and MCAT One-On-One Anywhere tutoring courses from April 26, 2012 to May 31, 2012 only. Higher Score Guarantee: For complete guarantee eligibility requirements, visit kaptest.com/hsg <http://www.kaptest.com/MCAT/Prep-for-the-MCAT/Kaplans-MCAT-Program/guaranteed-results.html?intcmp:mcat-landing-may2012-rebate> .

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