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    Ivy League and BS/MD Admissions Playbook

    Uncover what it takes to earn admission to Ivy League colleges and competitive BS/MD programs. Learn how to build your academic and extracurricular profile, craft standout applications, and create a clear path to becoming a physician.

    MD Admissions Guidebook

    What's In the Guidebook?

    • Understanding Ivy League & BS/MD Admissions – Learn how top schools evaluate candidates and what makes applicants stand out.

    • Building a Standout Academic Profile – Explore what courses, grades, and test scores matter most—and how to plan ahead.

    • Choosing the Right Activities – Understand how to strategically select extracurriculars, leadership roles, and service opportunities.

    • Gaining Clinical and Research Experience – Discover how to find meaningful shadowing, volunteering, and research roles that align with your goals.

    • Crafting a Compelling Application – Get expert tips on writing standout essays, building a cohesive story, and securing strong recommendation letters.

    • Applying to BS/MD Programs – Understand the structure, competitiveness, and unique admissions process of combined medical programs.

    • Planning Your Path to Medical School – See the full timeline from high school to med school, including what to focus on at every step.

     

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    MedSchoolCoach has guided thousands of students into top colleges and BS/MD programs with a personalized, strategic approach.

     

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    Gain a competitive edge with expert insights on academics, extracurriculars, and storytelling that set your application apart.

     

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    Invest in your future. Our team of physician advisors and college admissions experts help you navigate every step with confidence.

    Kachiu Lee MD, MedSchoolCoach
    Kachiu Lee MD Director of Direct Med (BS/MD) Advising

    Dr. Lee is a board-certified dermatologist and an assistant professor of dermatology at Brown University. Dr. Lee has a passion for medical education and does research in developing new treatments for skin cancer. She specializes in BS/MD admissions, with more than 95% of her clients getting interviews for BS/MD programs each cycle.

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    Laura Baldasare, MedSchoolCoach
    Laura Baldasare College Advisor

    Equipped with a trusting intuition and grounded by decades of experience working with young adults with unique learning styles, Laura’s individualized approach gets the results clients want: acceptance into the best possible colleges, universities, and programs.

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