In this special episode of GradMissions Office Hours, we welcome a new voice to the pod—Logan Lockhart, longtime medical education insider and residency strategist with a talent for seeing the long game.

Together with Autumn and Lizanne, we dig into one of the most common questions we hear from parents and students alike:
“How early is too early to start planning for med or law school?”

Spoiler: Seventh grade isn’t too early—but it’s also not about building a résumé from birth.

From anatomy lab tips (hello, thrift store scrubs) to choosing the right undergrad major, building curiosity and resilience, and knowing when to let your teen lead—we explore what families and future applicants can do now to make the journey smoother later.

Whether you're a parent of a high-achiever or a first-gen student feeling behind, this episode is full of real talk, warm advice, and long-range strategy you won’t find on Reddit.

Featuring:

• How curiosity shapes stronger med and law apps

• Why GPA matters more than where you go to college

• The truth about gap years—and why Autumn’s daughter is taking one

• How parents can help (without helicoptering)

• Logan’s insider take on what match committees really want to see

📲 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!