The Duet is a screening tool that claims to help professional programs determine whether applicants’ values and goals match those of their own. As part of the Altus Suite, together with the CASPer test and the Snapshot interview, the Duet alleges to evaluate your personal and professional fit for the programs of your choice. In this podcast, we will review how the Duet works, when and how you should complete this assessment, and how you can prepare for it.  

Disclaimer: BeMo does not recommend, endorse nor affiliate with Altus or Duet and vice versa. To take Duet, contact Altus directly. The following including our opinion about Duet and its preparation. 

If you are trying to figure out the differences between DO vs MD – you've come to the right place! DO school rankings demonstrate that some osteopathic medical programs are just as competitive and demanding as MD programs. In this podcast, you will learn the main differences between osteopathic and allopathic medicine, including what does DO stand for, DO vs MD curriculum, their application process, admission requirements, salary, career opportunities, and so much more. Finally, this podcast will answer any other questions you may have about the distinctions between these two degrees.

With the growing popularity of osteopathic medicine, you might be wondering about DO school rankings and how to find the best osteopathic medical schools. If you are still deciding between DO vs MD, this blog will help you determine whether DO programs are right for you, provide you with the most up-to-date list of DO school rankings, and give you tips on how to stand out in your DO school application. This is the same list we share with our students enrolled in our application review programs to help them decide and we're sure it's going to help you too.

Disclaimer: although we have made every effort to provide the most accurate information, admissions information changes frequently. Therefore, we encourage you to verify these details with the official university admissions office. You are responsible for your own results. BeMo does not endorse nor affiliate with any official universities, colleges, or test administrators and vice versa. If you see an error here, please notify us with the updated information, and we’ll send you a FREE copy of a BeMo ebook of your choosing! You can receive our Ultimate Guide to Med School Admissions, our Ultimate Guide to MMI Prep, our Ultimate Guide to Medical School Personal Statements & Secondary Essays or our Ultimate Guide to CASPer Prep! Please email us at content [at] bemoacademicconsulting.com with any corrections, and we’ll arrange to send you your free ebook upon confirming the information.

Diversity in medical education has been a hot topic for decades. Higher education institutions across US and Canada are increasingly focused on adding diversity initiatives to their on-campus life and medical schools are no exception. You’ll find that almost every medical school in Canada and the US now focuses on diversity in education as part of their long-term and short-term goals. That’s why there are so many diversity initiatives in med schools aimed at ensuring the medical school population reflects the diverse and multi-cultural nature of the patient population.

On this podcast, we list ten of the best diversity initiatives in medical schools across the US and Canada, and explain how they work and what makes them great.

Diversity secondary essays are increasingly common in medical school (and other disciplines). Many medical school secondary essay prompts ask students to discuss what they can bring to the incoming class. "Diversity" doesn't refer only to marginalized or underrepresented groups; we all have qualities that differentiate us from others. Asking students to write about their experiences with diversity isn't meant to exclude those who are traditionally well-represented in higher education, and thinking about diversity "broadly defined" offers opportunities to reflect on your own unique traits, experiences, and identity. 

The Dell Medical School was founded as the graduate medical school of The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas. It is one of the schools that participate in the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS). The Dell Medical School is a cutting-edge institution built from the ground up at a top-tier academic university in a thriving, entrepreneurial, socially responsible, and attentive community. The Dell Medical School’s mission is to create a critical, holistic health environment that transforms how people get and stay healthy. In this guide, we will go through some of the information that can help you increase the chances of getting into medical school in Texas, including admission requirements and application processes.

Disclaimer: BeMo does not endorse or affiliate with any universities, colleges, or official test administrators. The content has been developed based on the most recent publicly available data provided from the official university website. However, you should always check the statistics/requirements with the official school website for the most up to date information. You are responsible for your own results. 

College admissions counseling for international students can be an invaluable help in navigating the challenging admissions process. Thousands of students all over the world seek a new adventure by applying to colleges abroad, but most struggle to figure out all the nitty-gritty details of college requirements, such as college essays or prerequisite courses. This is why getting professional help is so important for your success as an international student. On this podcast, we discuss the benefits of admissions counseling for international students and go over the ways consultants can help you navigate the difficult admissions processes.

If you are worried about your next college interview and are looking for college admissions interview questions and answers to practice with, you’ve come to the right place. College admissions interviews are an obstacle that you will have to overcome to start a new chapter in your academic life, with or without the help of a college admissions consulting service. Even though college interviews are extremely common, not all schools include interviews in their admissions process. If you get invited to an interview, you better bring your A-game, which is why it's so important to learn how to prepare for a college interview. Being prepared for whatever question the admissions committee might throw at you will help you feel more relaxed and confident, thus boosting your chances of acceptance. 

The CASPer test is one of the most confusing medical school application components to prepare for, and students often turn to CASPer test Reddit forums in the hopes of figuring out how to prepare for CASPer. More often than not, they end up even more confused than before! The fact is, getting all your information about CASPer test from Reddit and other such online forums is a huge risk. On this podcast, we’ll explain why using Reddit to prepare for the CASPer test is a mistake and what free resources you should be using instead. If you are looking for more CASPer advice, feel free to reach out to us via BeMo's CASPer Test Reddit page to speak with our experts!

Although you often hear that CASPer and MMI are not coachable, we are here to dispel this myth! We conducted pilot studies looking at whether students’ practice scores on CASPer and MMI improved with realistic simulations and expert feedback and found a simple fact: BeMo’s coaching works! Our latest follow-up studies included even more students and other interview formats to find the same general result: applicants significantly improve their MMI, CASPer, and overall interview practice scores with BeMo®. We have helped thousands of students with their MMI and CASPer test prep. On this podcast, you will learn how!

Disclaimer: CASPer stands for computer-based assessment for sampling personal characteristics and is claimed to be a trademark of McMaster & Altus. BeMo does not recommend, endorse nor affiliate with CASPer, Altus or McMaster and vice versa. BeMo only provides preparation services and practice tests. To take CASPer, contact Altus directly.