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Many premed students focus on clinical hours, research, and volunteering.

But one of the most overlooked sections of the AMCAS application is leadership.

Accepted consultant Dr. Valerie Wherley explains why admissions committees pay close attention to leadership experiences and how to showcase them effectively in your Work & Activities section.

Whether you've led a team, mentored others, started an initiative, or taken on greater responsibility at work, make sure you're highlighting the impact you've made.

Only about 50 students receive this scholarship each year.

Accepted consultant Steven Tagle explains the Marshall Scholarship — one of the most prestigious fellowships for US students pursuing graduate study in the UK.

🎓 Master’s or PhD funding
✈️ Tuition, travel, and living expenses covered
🇬🇧 Study at nearly any UK university
💼 Leadership and ambassadorial focus

This isn’t just about academics. Marshall is looking for future leaders ready to make an impact.

Most students dream about Cambridge.

Fewer realize there’s a scholarship that can fully fund it.

Accepted consultant Steven Tagle explains the Gates Cambridge Scholarship — one of the world’s most prestigious graduate fellowships.

🎓 Full tuition
✈️ Travel + living expenses covered
🌍 Open to students around the world
💼 Leadership-focused selection

This scholarship is looking for future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.

Most students know Fulbright.

Fewer know Chevening.

Accepted consultant Steven Tagle explains the UK scholarship that can fully fund your master’s degree — tuition, travel, and living expenses included.

Chevening looks for future leaders, not just top students.

🎓 UK master’s programs
🌍 Global applicants
💼 Leadership-focused selection

If you’re applying internationally, this is one fellowship worth knowing early.

Most eligible students never apply for this fellowship.

Accepted consultant Steven Tagle explains the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans — the program that helped fund his own master’s degree.

💰 Up to $90K for grad school
🇺🇸 For immigrants and children of immigrants
🎓 Supports graduate and professional degrees
✨ Looking for impact, initiative, and leadership

This fellowship is about more than grades. They want builders, creators, and future changemakers.

Most STEM students never hear about this scholarship.

Accepted consultant Steven Tagle explains the Churchill Scholarship — a fully funded master’s at the University of Cambridge designed for future scientists, engineers, and researchers.

🧪 Science + engineering focused
🎓 Cambridge master’s degree
💰 Around $80K in funding
🔬 Only 18 scholars selected each year

If your research background is strong, this is one opportunity worth knowing early.

Most students know Fulbright.

Fewer realize it can fully fund a year abroad.

Accepted consultant Steven Tagle explains the fellowship that sends students, researchers, and young professionals around the world to study, teach, research, and grow.

🌍 140+ countries
🎓 Open to all academic fields
✈️ Fully funded opportunities abroad

And yes — international students can apply for Fulbright programs in the US too.

Not all med school personal statements should sound the same.

Dr. Valerie Wherley explains a mistake applicants make constantly:
Writing a DO personal statement like an MD personal statement.

AACOMAS isn’t just asking “Why medicine?”
They want to know: Why osteopathic medicine?

In this video, Valerie shares:
🩺 How to approach osteopathic principles naturally
✍️ Why specificity matters in storytelling
⚠️ And the difference between generic writing and meaningful reflection

The strongest personal statements feel real, specific, and deeply personal.

🎥 Watch the video, then let’s strengthen your application.
Book a free consult — link in the comments 👇