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College Planning Guide for Pre-Meds: Freshman Year

Written by Renee Marinelli MD | Mar 6, 2026 7:38:45 PM

What's in the Guidebook?

Beginning college is an exciting time in any student's life. It is also a time to begin planning your future. Many start college knowing exactly what they want their career to be, and others have no idea.

For those of you who have decided or are thinking about becoming a doctor, this book will allow you to begin planning your journey to medicine. Being a physician is a rewarding career, but it also requires dedication, perseverance and diligence. Planning to apply to medical school should begin early in college and appropriate preparation must be taken to ensure a successful application.

With only about 40% of applicants actually getting admitted to medical school, the need to plan ahead and put together an awesome application begins now. Let us show you how.